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

293 flights are operational weekly from Illinois to Tampa as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

41 flights are operational daily from Illinois to Tampa as of May 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 37% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

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 35m on average. If you fly from Moline (another popular airport in Illinois) to Orlando Airport, then the average flight time is 4h 34m.

What airlines fly to Tampa?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Allegiant Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tampa from Illinois according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tampa. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Tampa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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 8 operators available for flights from Illinois to Tampa Airport as of May 2026.

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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6:31 pm - 11:49 am

STL

TPA

16h 18m

1 stop

7:00 am - 5:30 pm

TPA

STL

11h 30m

1 stop

$121Frontier

Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16

6:31 pm - 9:17 pm

STL

TPA

25h 46m

1 stop

4:46 pm - 5:37 pm

TPA

STL

25h 51m

1 stop

$123Frontier

Tue, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 8

8:15 pm - 11:50 pm

MDW

TPA

2h 35mnonstop

6:55 am - 8:35 am

TPA

MDW

2h 40mnonstop

$169Southwest

Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8

6:19 pm - 10:06 pm

ORD

TPA

2h 47mnonstop

6:19 am - 8:30 am

TPA

ORD

3h 11mnonstop

$169American Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12

11:10 am - 3:55 pm

MDW

TPA

3h 45m

1 stop

6:55 am - 8:35 am

TPA

MDW

2h 40mnonstop

$175Southwest

Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9

5:55 am - 1:41 pm

MLI

TPA

6h 46m

1 stop

11:10 am - 4:22 pm

TPA

MLI

6h 12m

1 stop

$291Delta

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16

11:09 am - 6:59 pm

MLI

TPA

6h 50m

1 stop

4:51 pm - 12:41 am

TPA

MLI

8h 50m

2 stops

$296American Airlines

Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11

1:46 pm - 8:36 pm

EVV

TPA

5h 50m

1 stop

4:32 pm - 9:53 pm

TPA

EVV

6h 21m

1 stop

$299Delta

Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23

9:37 am - 9:29 pm

DEC

TPA

10h 52m

2 stops

12:29 pm - 5:56 pm

TPA

DEC

6h 27m

1 stop

$406United Airlines

Thu, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 17

9:37 am - 6:24 pm

DEC

TPA

7h 47m

1 stop

7:50 am - 8:57 am

TPA

DEC

26h 07m

1 stop

$491United Airlines

Fri, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 4

Frontier flights from Illinois to Tampa

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Frontier

Jun 9

STL6:31 pmLambert-St Louis

16h 18m

1 stop

TPA11:49 amTampa

Jun 16

TPA7:00 amTampa

11h 30m

1 stop

STL5:30 pmLambert-St Louis

$121

Frontier

Jun 30

STL6:31 pmLambert-St Louis

25h 46m

1 stop

TPA9:17 pmTampa

Jul 8

TPA4:46 pmTampa

25h 51m

1 stop

STL5:37 pmLambert-St Louis

$123

Frontier

Jun 1

STL5:27 pmLambert-St Louis

17h 12m

1 stop

TPA11:39 amTampa

Jun 4

TPA7:05 amTampa

11h 28m

1 stop

STL5:33 pmLambert-St Louis

$124

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Southwest

Jul 1

MDW8:15 pmChicago Midway

2h 35m

TPA11:50 pmTampa

Jul 8

TPA6:55 amTampa

2h 40m

MDW8:35 amChicago Midway

$169

Southwest

Jun 3

MDW11:10 amChicago Midway

3h 45m

1 stop

TPA3:55 pmTampa

Jun 9

TPA6:55 amTampa

2h 40m

MDW8:35 amChicago Midway

$175

Southwest

Jul 21

MDW5:30 amChicago Midway

2h 30m

TPA9:00 amTampa

Jul 28

TPA9:05 amTampa

6h 15m

1 stop

MDW2:20 pmChicago Midway

$179

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Tue 6/9

6:31 pm-11:49 am

1 stop16h 18m

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Tue 6/16

7:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$121

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Tue 6/30

6:31 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop25h 46m

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4:46 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop25h 51m

$123

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MDW - TPA

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Wed 7/1

8:15 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Wed 7/8

6:55 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$169

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ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

6:19 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Tampa

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6:19 am-8:30 am

Nonstop3h 11m

$169

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MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/3

11:10 am-3:55 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Tampa

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6:55 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$175

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MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

Tue 9/8

5:55 am-1:41 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Tampa

Wed 9/16

11:10 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$291

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MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

Sat 7/4

11:09 am-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Tampa

Sat 7/11

4:51 pm-12:41 am

2 stops8h 50m

$296

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EVV - TPA

EVVTPA

Evansville Dress Regional

Tue 6/16

1:46 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Tampa

Tue 6/23

4:32 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$299

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DEC - TPA

DECTPA

Decatur Arpt

Thu 6/11

9:37 am-9:29 pm

2 stops10h 52m

Tampa

Wed 6/17

12:29 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$406

DecaturTampa

DEC - TPA

DECTPA

Decatur Arpt

Fri 7/3

9:37 am-6:24 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Tampa

Sat 7/4

7:50 am-8:57 am

1 stop26h 07m

$491

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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 $183. If you aren’t able to travel to Tampa during the month of January, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $198.

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 $254. 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 $309.

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 $251. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $292 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?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois 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 $257 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 $232 on momondo.

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

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Best Price Found	$116
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 $116. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Tampa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $222.

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

Direct flights go from Illinois to Tampa every day.

There is 1 airport in Tampa. From Illinois there are direct flights to 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 8 operators available for flights from Illinois to Tampa Airport as of May 2026.
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 (17.25% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (13.13%), Boeing 737 MAX 9 (12.05%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (10.76%).

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Frontier	PriceFrom $57	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,952 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $78	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,629 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $109	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,453 reviews	Search Delta flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $147	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,974 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $156	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,666 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,711 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $158	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,298 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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