How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Tampa to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Tampa to Chicago flights typically cost between $157 and $307 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $104 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 11-Oct 15).

How long is the flight from Tampa to Chicago?

Departing from Tampa to Chicago will take you 7h 27m. The distance between Tampa and Chicago is about 998 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Chicago round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tampa to Chicago round-trip from $64. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $71, and Delta, from $98. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Tampa to Chicago?

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tampa to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Tampa to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to Chicago

The most flights from TPA to CHI are scheduled on a Sunday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the most popular routes from Tampa to Chicago?

When deciding which route to take from Tampa to Chicago consider Tampa - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Tampa - Chicago Midway or Tampa - Chicago Greater Rockford as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Chicago?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $67. While the most popular route (Tampa - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $85 on average our data indicates $1,020 when flying from Tampa to Chicago.

What are the most reliable airlines from Tampa to Chicago?

Consider ANA (92%), SWISS (87%) or Brussels Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Tampa to Chicago.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Tampa to Chicago?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Tampa to Chicago.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Tampa to Chicago?

Flights from Tampa to Chicago are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 36 days in advance to save up to 63% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 36 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Tampa to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $181, or $327 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Tampa in January are about $205 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $43.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TPA to CHI?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Tampa to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 64% on airfare.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to Chicago?

Located just 4.9 mi from the city center, Tampa is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Tampa. Booking flights from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 28 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 6 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$67+ Flights from Tampa to Chicago

Round-trip from	$104 (Priceline)
One-way from	$67 (Vakatrip)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$209
Good round-trip deal	$70 or less
Good one-way deal	$79 or less

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$64	Average$167	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$70	Average$149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$98	Average$477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$159	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$159	Average$281	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$160	Average$298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$67+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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