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$44+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Clearwater, FL

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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MCO
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Clearwater

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Clearwater
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Clearwater. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/94:22 pmORD - TPA
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
Wed 12/105:45 amTPA - ORD
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$107
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:34 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/710:41 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/94:22 pmORD - TPA
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
Wed 12/175:45 amTPA - ORD
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$110
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/231:34 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/82:57 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:34 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/82:57 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:26 pmORD - TPA
1 stop24h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/102:57 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/164:22 pmORD - TPA
1 stop6h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/249:03 pmTPA - ORD
1 stop18h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:00 amORD - TPA
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/105:45 amTPA - ORD
1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$124
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:27 pmORD - TPA
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Thu 1/81:15 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/92:49 pmMDW - TPA
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Thu 12/115:45 amTPA - MDW
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$128
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:07 amSTL - TPA
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Fri 1/26:30 amTPA - STL
Nonstop2h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:07 amSTL - TPA
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Fri 12/266:30 amTPA - STL
Nonstop2h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$153

Find flight deals from Illinois to Clearwater

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Clearwater flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$106
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$44
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$281
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Clearwater that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Clearwater that are best for you.

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ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/10

5:35 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Thu 1/15

6:40 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$132

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

10:56 am-2:55 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Tampa

Thu 2/5

12:25 pm-2:28 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$149

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

3:45 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Tampa

Sun 1/25

7:30 am-9:32 am

Nonstop3h 02m

$162

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/6

10:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Tampa

Tue 1/13

4:45 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$173

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/11

8:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Tampa

Wed 2/18

8:25 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$180

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

5:40 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Mon 1/26

4:45 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$182

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/8

10:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Tampa

Mon 1/12

7:15 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$188

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

1:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Tampa

Sun 1/25

6:40 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$194

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-1:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Tampa

Wed 1/21

7:02 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$197

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

6:45 am-2:47 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Tampa

Sun 1/18

5:30 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 57m

$197

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Clearwater

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Clearwater from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Clearwater

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Clearwater?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Clearwater (average of $44). Flying from Illinois to Clearwater in July is currently the most expensive (average of $82). 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 time of day to fly from IL to CL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Clearwater. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Clearwater in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Clearwater?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Clearwater. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Clearwater

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Clearwater. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to CL9 are scheduled on a Thursday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Clearwater. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Clearwater?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Clearwater in 2h 35m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Illinois and Clearwater are separated by a distance of 998 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Clearwater one-way?

    $37 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $43 and $68, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Clearwater?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Clearwater is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Tampa or Lambert-St Louis - Tampa.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Clearwater?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Clearwater are Copa Airlines (87%), United Airlines (83%) and Azul (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Clearwater?

    On average you can expect to pay $455 for a flight from Illinois to Clearwater. The cheapest flight overall is $42 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa) is currently priced at $60.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Clearwater that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Clearwater?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Clearwater?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Clearwater?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Clearwater (average of $44). Flying from Illinois to Clearwater in July is currently the most expensive (average of $82). 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.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Illinois to Clearwater

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Clearwater. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Allegiant AirCheapest$80Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$149Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$153Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$195Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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