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

Frontier, Spirit 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 30% 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.

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

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

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

264 flights are operational weekly from Illinois to Tampa as of February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 34m on average. If you fly from Moline (another popular airport in Illinois) to Orlando Airport, then the average flight time is 4h 21m.

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

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

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There are 8 operators available for flights from Illinois to Tampa Airport as of February 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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8:16 pm - 7:35 am

ORD

TPA

10h 19m

1 stop

6:38 pm - 11:47 pm

TPA

ORD

6h 09m

1 stop

$117Spirit Airlines

Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 4

3:57 pm - 7:53 pm

ORD

TPA

2h 56mnonstop

3:01 pm - 5:03 pm

TPA

ORD

3h 02mnonstop

$118Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10

8:15 am - 12:14 pm

ORD

TPA

2h 59mnonstop

11:00 am - 1:13 pm

TPA

ORD

3h 13mnonstop

$123Frontier

Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11

2:43 pm - 6:49 pm

ORD

TPA

3h 06mnonstop

11:00 am - 1:13 pm

TPA

ORD

3h 13mnonstop

$124Frontier

Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 11

5:15 pm - 12:23 am

MLI

TPA

6h 08m

1 stop

1:05 pm - 4:32 pm

TPA

MLI

4h 27m

1 stop

$251Delta

Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24

8:20 am - 6:56 pm

MLI

TPA

9h 36m

2 stops

7:15 am - 2:12 pm

TPA

MLI

7h 57m

1 stop

$256United Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

12:00 pm - 5:52 pm

BMI

TPA

4h 52m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 10:22 pm

TPA

BMI

5h 32m

1 stop

$259Delta

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11

11:09 am - 6:51 pm

PIA

TPA

6h 42m

1 stop

4:49 pm - 11:56 pm

TPA

PIA

8h 07m

1 stop

$265American Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9

5:22 pm - 11:50 pm

PIA

TPA

5h 28m

1 stop

6:00 am - 12:47 pm

TPA

PIA

7h 47m

2 stops

$270American Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9

10:35 am - 7:35 pm

MLI

TPA

8h 00m

1 stop

4:45 pm - 11:59 pm

TPA

MLI

8h 14m

1 stop

$286United Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 11

Frontier flights from Illinois to Tampa

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Mar 9

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 59m

TPA12:14 pmTampa

Mar 11

TPA11:00 amTampa

3h 13m

ORD1:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$123

Frontier

Mar 10

ORD2:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

3h 06m

TPA6:49 pmTampa

Mar 11

TPA11:00 amTampa

3h 13m

ORD1:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$124

Frontier

Mar 17

ORD3:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 56m

TPA7:24 pmTampa

Mar 18

TPA11:45 amTampa

3h 13m

ORD1:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$128

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Apr 28

MDW5:55 amChicago Midway

2h 30m

TPA9:25 amTampa

Apr 29

TPA4:15 pmTampa

4h 25m

1 stop

MDW7:40 pmChicago Midway

$187

Southwest

Apr 8

MDW11:10 amChicago Midway

3h 45m

1 stop

TPA3:55 pmTampa

Apr 14

TPA7:15 amTampa

2h 50m

MDW9:05 amChicago Midway

$194

Southwest

Mar 3

MDW7:50 amChicago Midway

2h 40m

TPA11:30 amTampa

Mar 7

TPA6:30 amTampa

2h 50m

MDW8:20 amChicago Midway

$197

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8:16 pm-7:35 am

1 stop10h 19m

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Wed 3/4

6:38 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$117

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3:57 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

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3:01 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$118

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

8:15 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Tampa

Wed 3/11

11:00 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

$123

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ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

2:43 pm-6:49 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Tampa

Wed 3/11

11:00 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

$124

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MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/17

5:15 pm-12:23 am

1 stop6h 08m

Tampa

Tue 3/24

1:05 pm-4:32 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$251

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MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/10

8:20 am-6:56 pm

2 stops9h 36m

Tampa

Tue 3/17

7:15 am-2:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$256

BloomingtonTampa

BMI - TPA

BMITPA

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 8/4

12:00 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Tampa

Tue 8/11

5:50 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$259

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PIA - TPA

PIATPA

Greater Peoria

Tue 3/3

11:09 am-6:51 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Tampa

Mon 3/9

4:49 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$265

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PIA - TPA

PIATPA

Greater Peoria

Tue 3/3

5:22 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Tampa

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-12:47 pm

2 stops7h 47m

$270

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MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/29

10:35 am-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Tampa

Mon 5/11

4:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$286

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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 $181. 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 $187.

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 $225. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Tampa on Sunday is $271.

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 $208. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $278 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 $235 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 $192 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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You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Tampa flight.

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Best Price Found	$82
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 $82. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Tampa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $184.

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 February 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 (17.63% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (16.10%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (12.82%), and Airbus A320-100/200 (10.44%).

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Frontier	PriceFrom $48	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,052 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $61	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,451 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $87	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 711 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $119	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,897 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $154	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,287 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $156	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,283 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $157	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,283 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Delta	PriceFrom $169	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,198 reviews	Search Delta flights

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