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$69+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Tampa (STL - TPA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — TPA
Feb 26 — Mrz 51
Mi 2/26
Mi 3/5
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The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa are usually found in September or May, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$231
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$69
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

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September

Average price

$390

Good round-trip deal

$367 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sa 3/17:04 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
So 3/210:34 pmTPA - STL
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 5/137:37 pmSTL - TPA
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Do 5/155:30 amTPA - STL
1 stop14h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$231
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 5/207:37 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop26h 29mSpirit Airlines
Di 5/275:30 amTPA - STL
1 stop14h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 3/76:00 amSTL - TPA
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Fr 3/76:50 pmTPA - STL
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/20$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mi 4/27:10 pmSTL - TPA
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Mi 4/97:00 pmTPA - STL
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$273
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
So 4/66:35 amSTL - TPA
1 stop27h 28mSun Country Air
So 4/137:30 amTPA - STL
1 stop13h 08mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/21$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 3/139:30 amSTL - TPA
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mo 3/175:11 pmTPA - STL
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$342
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Di 3/188:00 amSTL - TPA
2 stops12h 48mUnited Airlines
Di 3/256:00 amTPA - STL
2 stops10h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$358

Find flights from St. Louis to Tampa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to Tampa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated Februar 21, 2025.

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St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Sa 3/1

7:04 pm-5:31 am

1 stop9h 27m

Tampa

So 3/2

10:34 pm-9:16 am

1 stop11h 42m

$228

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Di 5/13

7:37 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Tampa

Do 5/15

5:30 am-6:32 pm

1 stop14h 02m

$231

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Di 5/20

7:37 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop26h 29m

Tampa

Di 5/27

5:30 am-6:32 pm

1 stop14h 02m

$242

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Fr 3/7

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

Tampa

Fr 3/7

6:50 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$257

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Mi 4/2

7:10 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Mi 4/9

7:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$273

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

So 4/6

6:35 am-11:03 am

1 stop27h 28m

Tampa

So 4/13

7:30 am-7:38 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$300

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Do 3/13

9:30 am-4:49 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Tampa

Mo 3/17

5:11 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$342

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Mi 3/12

8:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Tampa

Mo 3/17

10:46 am-3:31 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$348

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Di 4/22

6:11 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$69

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Sa 4/19

6:51 pm-5:31 am

1 stop9h 40m

$75

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to Tampa in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for St. Louis-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from St. Louis to Tampa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from St. Louis to Tampa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Tampa. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from St. Louis to Tampa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from St. Louis to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STL to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated Februar 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Tampa in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Tampa. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Tampa flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tampa. Reviews last updated Februar 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from St. Louis to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,217 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,760 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
374 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from St. Louis to Tampa?

    To fly from St. Louis to Tampa, you need to book a flight from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Tampa (TPA). Nonstop flights to Tampa from Lambert-St Louis take 2h 15m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa offered by 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this St. Louis to Tampa flight route?

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Tampa round-trip?

    Currently priced at $240, Frontier will fly you from St. Louis to Tampa and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $242 and $257, respectively. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Tampa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $69. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from St. Louis to Tampa for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Tampa?

    While on average a flight from St. Louis to Tampa is generally $313, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $154. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Tampa), you can expect to pay $135 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from St. Louis to Tampa?

    Of the flights from St. Louis to Tampa that have layovers, most of them stop in Atlanta.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    If you're on a layover in Atlanta and looking for things to do, consider visiting Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, or World of Coca-Cola. Those on a layover in Atlanta interested in visiting Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, or World of Coca-Cola can do so by traveling 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $47 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for St. Louis to Tampa flights?

    St. Louis to Tampa flights have a layover in Charlotte least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Tampa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to Tampa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to Tampa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from St. Louis to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from St. Louis to Tampa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis to Tampa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated Februar 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$98Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$243Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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