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

35 flights are operational daily from Illinois to Tampa as of April 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 5:00PM, with 48% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

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 32m on average. If you fly from Peoria (another popular airport in Illinois) to Orlando Airport, then the average flight time is 4h 24m.

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

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

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

249 flights are operational weekly from Illinois to Tampa as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 21% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Tampa?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Allegiant Air 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 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.

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 April 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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11:25 am - 3:09 pm

ORD

TPA

2h 44mnonstop

8:31 pm - 12:24 am

TPA

ORD

4h 53m

1 stop

$126Spirit Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 16

5:48 pm - 9:50 pm

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3h 02mnonstop

4:34 pm - 6:54 pm

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3h 20mnonstop

$127Frontier

Mon, Apr 20 - Sat, Apr 25

7:20 am - 5:41 pm

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9h 21m

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8:30 am - 10:37 am

TPA

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3h 07mnonstop

$128Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18

4:36 pm - 11:18 pm

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TPA

5h 42m

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9:51 pm - 11:58 pm

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3h 07mnonstop

$129Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Fri, May 1

5:17 pm - 12:31 am

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TPA

6h 14m

1 stop

5:20 am - 10:24 am

TPA

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6h 04m

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$291Delta

Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13

3:52 pm - 9:49 pm

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TPA

4h 57m

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11:55 am - 9:14 pm

TPA

MLI

10h 19m

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$296United Airlines

Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 7

1:42 pm - 7:48 pm

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TPA

5h 06m

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4:37 pm - 9:44 pm

TPA

EVV

6h 07m

1 stop

$299Delta

Wed, May 20 - Tue, May 26

5:20 am - 2:38 pm

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TPA

8h 18m

2 stops

7:15 am - 12:20 pm

TPA

EVV

6h 05m

1 stop

$304American Airlines

Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11

1:36 pm - 7:40 pm

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TPA

5h 04m

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7:10 am - 12:48 pm

TPA

CMI

6h 38m

1 stop

$318United Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

5:15 am - 1:05 pm

MLI

TPA

6h 50m

2 stops

6:00 am - 11:34 am

TPA

MLI

6h 34m

1 stop

$320American Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 5

Spirit Airlines flights from Illinois to Tampa

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Apr 13

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 44m

TPA3:09 pmTampa

Apr 16

TPA8:31 pmTampa

4h 53m

1 stop

ORD12:24 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$126

Spirit Airlines

Apr 16

ORD11:28 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 29m

1 stop

TPA4:57 pmTampa

Apr 20

TPA4:18 pmTampa

3h 02m

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$130

Spirit Airlines

Apr 16

ORD11:28 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 29m

1 stop

TPA4:57 pmTampa

Apr 20

TPA4:18 pmTampa

3h 02m

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$131

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Jul 4

EVV5:20 amEvansville Dress Regional

8h 18m

2 stops

TPA2:38 pmTampa

Jul 11

TPA7:15 amTampa

6h 05m

1 stop

EVV12:20 pmEvansville Dress Regional

$304

American Airlines

Apr 30

MLI5:15 amMoline Quad-City

6h 50m

2 stops

TPA1:05 pmTampa

May 5

TPA6:00 amTampa

6h 34m

1 stop

MLI11:34 amMoline Quad-City

$320

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May 20

EVV6:56 pmEvansville Dress Regional

4h 15m

1 stop

TPA12:11 amTampa

May 26

TPA1:54 pmTampa

8h 36m

2 stops

EVV9:30 pmEvansville Dress Regional

$359

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4:34 pm-6:54 pm

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$127

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7:20 am-5:41 pm

1 stop9h 21m

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8:30 am-10:37 am

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$128

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Tue 4/14

4:36 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Tampa

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9:51 pm-11:58 pm

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$129

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5:17 pm-12:31 am

1 stop6h 14m

Tampa

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5:20 am-10:24 am

1 stop6h 04m

$291

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3:52 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Tampa

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11:55 am-9:14 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$296

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EVV - TPA

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Evansville Dress Regional

Wed 5/20

1:42 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Tampa

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4:37 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$299

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EVV - TPA

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Evansville Dress Regional

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5:20 am-2:38 pm

2 stops8h 18m

Tampa

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7:15 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$304

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Thu 5/7

1:36 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Tampa

Mon 5/11

7:10 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$318

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MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

Thu 4/30

5:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Tampa

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop6h 34m

$320

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tampa?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Tampa from Illinois, with most prices found around $178. If you aren’t able to travel to Tampa during the month of September, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $188.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Illinois to Tampa is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Tampa on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $246. 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 $295.

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 morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $252. 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?

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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 $242 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 $208 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	$121
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 $121. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Tampa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $215.

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 April 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 (16.50% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (15.65%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (12.28%), and Boeing 737 MAX 9 (11.61%).

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Frontier	PriceFrom $58	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,004 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $76	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,577 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $87	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 709 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $119	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,910 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $156	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,549 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,533 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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Delta	PriceFrom $169	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,367 reviews	Search Delta flights

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