How many flights depart from Illinois to Tampa on average per day?

31 flights are operational daily from Illinois to Tampa as of November 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 43% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How long does it take to fly to Tampa?

The flight from Illinois to Tampa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Chicago (a popular airport in Illinois) to Orlando Airport (the most popular airport in Tampa), then the flight time is 2h 37m on average. If you fly from Moline (another popular airport in Illinois) to Orlando Airport, then the average flight time is 4h 48m.

How many flights depart from Illinois to Tampa on average per week?

218 flights are operational weekly from Illinois to Tampa as of November 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 22% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Tampa?

Frontier, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Tampa

What airlines fly to Tampa?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tampa from Illinois according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tampa. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Tampa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Tampa Airport?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Tampa Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Tampa Airport?

There are 7 operators available for flights from Illinois to Tampa Airport as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Tampa Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Tampa Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tampa Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Tampa Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tampa Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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1:34 pm - 5:17 pmORD-TPA

2h 43mnonstop

10:41 am - 12:39 pmTPA-ORD

2h 58mnonstop

$109Spirit Airlines

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Wed, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 23

3:35 pm - 12:26 amORD-TPA

7h 51m1 stop

6:13 pm - 10:46 pmTPA-ORD

5h 33m1 stop

$110Frontier

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Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2

8:45 am - 12:49 pmORD-TPA

3h 04mnonstop

10:41 am - 12:39 pmTPA-ORD

2h 58mnonstop

$111Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 24

2:18 pm - 6:30 pmORD-TPA

3h 12mnonstop

10:41 am - 12:39 pmTPA-ORD

2h 58mnonstop

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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Jan 7

10:13 am - 5:15 pmSTL-TPA

6h 02m1 stop

7:24 am - 1:14 pmTPA-STL

6h 50m1 stop

$177American Airlines

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Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 24

6:07 pm - 11:42 pmEVV-TPA

4h 35m1 stop

5:55 am - 11:30 amTPA-EVV

6h 35m1 stop

$231American Airlines

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Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3

6:15 am - 12:45 pmEVV-TPA

5h 30m1 stop

8:30 am - 11:48 amTPA-EVV

4h 18m1 stop

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Tue, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 31

6:00 am - 1:48 pmMLI-TPA

6h 48m1 stop

12:30 pm - 4:16 pmTPA-MLI

4h 46m1 stop

$259Delta

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Fri, Dec 19 - Thu, Dec 25

3:30 pm - 9:59 pmPIA-TPA

5h 29m1 stop

9:36 am - 2:23 pmTPA-PIA

5h 47m1 stop

$259United Airlines

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Sun, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 10

1:20 pm - 7:51 pmPIA-TPA

5h 31m1 stop

11:25 am - 9:39 pmTPA-PIA

11h 14m2 stops

$264United Airlines

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Frontier flights from Illinois to Tampa

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Frontier

Jan 29

ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

7h 51m

1 stop

TPA12:26 amTampa

Feb 2

TPA6:13 pmTampa

5h 33m

1 stop

ORD10:46 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Frontier

Dec 5

ORD12:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

3h 03m

TPA4:18 pmTampa

Jan 8

TPA1:15 pmTampa

3h 13m

ORD3:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$113

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Frontier

Feb 19

ORD5:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 57m

TPA9:37 amTampa

Feb 28

TPA1:01 pmTampa

9h 57m

1 stop

ORD9:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Delta flights from Illinois to Tampa

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Delta

Nov 27

MDW6:00 amChicago Midway

6h 57m

1 stop

TPA1:57 pmTampa

Dec 2

TPA6:05 pmTampa

6h 42m

1 stop

MDW11:47 pmChicago Midway

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Delta

Jan 27

EVV6:15 amEvansville Dress Regional

5h 30m

1 stop

TPA12:45 pmTampa

Jan 31

TPA8:30 amTampa

4h 18m

1 stop

EVV11:48 amEvansville Dress Regional

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Delta

Dec 19

MLI6:00 amMoline Quad-City

6h 48m

1 stop

TPA1:48 pmTampa

Dec 25

TPA12:30 pmTampa

4h 46m

1 stop

MLI4:16 pmMoline Quad-City

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ORD - TPA

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1:34 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

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Tue 12/23

10:41 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$109

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ORD - TPA

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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3:35 pm-12:26 am

1 stop7h 51m

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Mon 2/2

6:13 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$110

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ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/14

8:45 am-12:49 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

Tampa

Wed 12/24

10:41 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$111

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

2:18 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

Tampa

Wed 1/7

10:41 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$112

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STL - TPA

STLTPA

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Wed 12/17

10:13 am-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Tampa

Wed 12/24

7:24 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$177

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EVV - TPA

EVVTPA

Evansville Dress Regional

Wed 2/25

6:07 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Tampa

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5:55 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 35m

$231

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EVV - TPA

EVVTPA

Evansville Dress Regional

Tue 1/27

6:15 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Tampa

Sat 1/31

8:30 am-11:48 am

1 stop4h 18m

$245

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MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

Fri 12/19

6:00 am-1:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Tampa

Thu 12/25

12:30 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$259

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PIA - TPA

PIATPA

Greater Peoria

Sun 1/4

3:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Tampa

Sat 1/10

9:36 am-2:23 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$259

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PIA - TPA

PIATPA

Greater Peoria

Sun 1/4

1:20 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop5h 31m

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11:25 am-9:39 pm

2 stops11h 14m

$264

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tampa?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Tampa from Illinois, with most prices found around $180. If you aren’t able to travel to Tampa during the month of January, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $181.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Tampa?

The cheapest day to depart from Illinois to Tampa is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Tampa on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $215. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Tampa on Monday is $261.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Tampa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Tampa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $226. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $287 on average. Flights to Tampa from Illinois at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Tampa flight route?

Fly from Chicago Midway to Tampa for the best Illinois - Tampa flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Tampa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tampa from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tampa for around $224 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tampa from Illinois for as low as $179 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Tampa flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Tampa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Tampa flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Illinois to Tampa.

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Best Price Found	$78
Fastest flight time	2h 15m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Tampa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Tampa from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $78. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Tampa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $156.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Tampa takes 2h 15m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Tampa every day.

There is 1 airport near Tampa: Tampa (TPA)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Tampa Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Tampa Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Tampa Airport?
There are 7 operators available for flights from Illinois to Tampa Airport as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Tampa Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Tampa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tampa Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Tampa Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tampa Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Tampa?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Illinois to Tampa is Boeing 737-800 (25.17% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 (19.03%), Airbus A321neo (11.13%), and Boeing 737-900 (8.85%).

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Tampa

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Frontier	PriceFrom $54	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 3,104 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $74	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,156 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $94	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 700 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $156	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,045 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,027 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $173	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,249 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Delta	PriceFrom $176	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,002 reviews	Search Delta flights

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