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

31 flights are operational daily from Illinois to Tampa as of August 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 62% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

What airlines fly to Tampa?

United Airlines, Allegiant Air and American Airlines 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 30% 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.

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

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

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 27m.

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

218 flights are operational weekly from Illinois to Tampa as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 August 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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6:35 pm - 11:45 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa

16h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:08 am - 5:40 pmTPA Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis

11h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$89Frontier

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

6:35 pm - 11:45 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa

16h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:08 am - 5:40 pmTPA Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis

11h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$90Frontier

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21

2:29 pm - 11:39 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa

20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:53 pm - 1:10 pmTPA Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis

15h 17m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$162Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

2:29 pm - 11:39 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa

20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:53 pm - 1:10 pmTPA Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis

15h 17m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$163Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

8:25 am - 12:10 pmMDW Chicago Midway-TPA Tampa

2h 45mnonstop

7:30 am - 9:15 amTPA Tampa-MDW Chicago Midway

2h 45mnonstop

$209Southwest

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 11

6:05 pm - 9:45 pmMDW Chicago Midway-TPA Tampa

2h 40mnonstop

7:35 am - 9:15 amTPA Tampa-MDW Chicago Midway

2h 40mnonstop

$209Southwest

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

2:40 pm - 6:28 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

2h 48mnonstop

7:18 pm - 9:37 pmTPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 19mnonstop

$209American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

6:40 pm - 10:29 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

2h 49mnonstop

7:22 pm - 9:30 pmTPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 08mnonstop

$209American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

2:10 pm - 6:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

2h 55mnonstop

6:00 pm - 8:05 pmTPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 05mnonstop

$209United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

5:52 pm - 9:48 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

2h 56mnonstop

1:22 pm - 3:30 pmTPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 08mnonstop

$209United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

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11:45 am - 6:49 pmMDW Chicago Midway-TPA Tampa

6h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:10 pm - 5:51 pmTPA Tampa-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$210Frontier

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 9

6:05 am - 6:49 pmMDW Chicago Midway-TPA Tampa

11h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:10 pm - 5:51 pmTPA Tampa-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$224Frontier

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 30

12:44 am - 7:38 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

53h 54m2 stops San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Fort Lauderdale

8:07 pm - 7:53 amTPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$282Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Sep 6

4:30 pm - 8:26 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

2h 56mnonstop

4:23 pm - 6:31 pmTPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 08mnonstop

$297United Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 5

4:30 pm - 8:26 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

2h 56mnonstop

4:23 pm - 6:32 pmTPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 09mnonstop

$297United Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Sep 6

10:33 am - 5:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

6h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:55 pm - 11:57 pmTPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$317Delta

Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 5

6:30 pm - 12:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

5h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:32 pm - 8:55 pmTPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$317Delta

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 5

1:59 pm - 5:48 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

2h 49mnonstop

7:18 pm - 9:37 pmTPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 19mnonstop

$320American Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 30

12:44 am - 7:38 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

53h 54m2 stops San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Fort Lauderdale

3:09 pm - 12:50 pmTPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 41m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$321Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 1

6:00 am - 1:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TPA Tampa

6h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:31 am - 10:35 amTPA Tampa-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 04mnonstop

$330American Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 30

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Frontier flights from Illinois to Tampa

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Sep 28

STL2:29 pmLambert-St Louis

26h 52m

1 stop

TPA6:21 pmTampa

Oct 5

TPA7:15 amTampa

6h 55m

1 stop

STL1:10 pmLambert-St Louis

$103

Frontier

Sep 14

STL2:29 pmLambert-St Louis

7h 05m

1 stop

TPA10:34 pmTampa

Sep 17

TPA6:00 pmTampa

20h 10m

1 stop

STL1:10 pmLambert-St Louis

$104

Frontier

Oct 12

STL6:35 pmLambert-St Louis

4h 56m

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TPA12:31 amTampa

Oct 22

TPA5:57 pmTampa

24h 43m

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STL5:40 pmLambert-St Louis

$106

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Sep 25

ORD7:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 52m

TPA10:52 pmTampa

Oct 1

TPA8:31 amTampa

3h 04m

ORD10:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$223

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Sep 19

ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 32m

1 stop

TPA5:22 pmTampa

Sep 22

TPA7:18 pmTampa

3h 19m

ORD9:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$235

American Airlines

Sep 1

ORD6:49 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 23m

1 stop

TPA12:12 pmTampa

Oct 31

TPA7:22 pmTampa

3h 08m

ORD9:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$291

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2:29 pm-11:39 am

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2:29 pm-11:39 am

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10:53 pm-1:10 pm

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$163

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Nonstop2h 40m

$209

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - TPA Tampa

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2:40 pm-6:28 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

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Sat 9/12

7:18 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$209

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - TPA Tampa

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6:40 pm-10:29 pm

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Sat 10/31

7:22 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$209

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - TPA Tampa

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/26

2:10 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Tampa

Mon 9/28

6:00 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$209

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - TPA Tampa

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Wed 9/9

5:52 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

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Wed 9/16

1:22 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$209

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tampa?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Tampa from Illinois, with most prices found around $220. If you aren’t able to travel to Tampa during the month of October, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $222.

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 $287. 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 $374.

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 $303. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $313 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 $286 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 $250 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.

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Best Price Found	$42
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 $42. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Tampa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $89.

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 7 operators available for flights from Illinois to Tampa Airport as of August 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 (17.53% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 (14.65%), Boeing 737-900 (14.57%), and Airbus A320-100/200 (13.91%).

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Frontier	PriceFrom $59	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,658 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $87	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 676 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $109	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,514 reviews	Search Delta flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $146	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,041 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $159	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,986 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $165	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,106 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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