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$29+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Illinois

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TPA — ORD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/46:38 pm
TPA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/85:05 pm
ORD
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$89
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/123:01 pm
TPA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/1710:19 am
ORD
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$90
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/243:01 pm
TPA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/2510:19 am
ORD
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/243:01 pm
TPA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/22:13 pm
ORD
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$93
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 2/246:38 pm
TPA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/310:19 am
ORD
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/25$94
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/265:23 pm
TPA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:00 am
ORD
-
TPA
1 stop9h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$95
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Fri 2/206:38 pm
TPA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/2510:19 am
ORD
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$96
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/266:38 pm
TPA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/22:13 pm
ORD
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$97
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/266:38 pm
TPA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/210:19 am
ORD
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$98
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/265:23 pm
TPA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 14m
Frontier
Sat 2/284:42 pm
ORD
-
TPA
1 stop6h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$99
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/259:30 am
TPA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 13m
Frontier
Mon 4/274:38 pm
ORD
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 2/205:59 pm
TPA
-
STL
1 stop13h 52m
Frontier
Mon 2/238:22 pm
STL
-
TPA
1 stop23h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$129

Find flight deals from Tampa to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tampa to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$90
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$29
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$192

Good round-trip deal

$180 or less

Good one-way deal

$80 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to Illinois 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Illinois that are best for you.

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Tampa

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Illinois

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Depart

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Price

TampaChicago

TPA - ORD

TPAORD

Tampa

Fri 2/27

8:30 am-7:11 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

5:15 am-5:33 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$124

TampaChicago

TPA - ORD

TPAORD

Tampa

Wed 4/22

3:09 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

10:17 am-2:04 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$126

TampaChicago

TPA - ORD

TPAORD

Tampa

Thu 2/12

3:01 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

10:19 am-2:06 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$129

TampaChicago

TPA - ORD

TPAORD

Tampa

Tue 2/3

2:57 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

10:07 am-1:54 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$132

TampaSt. Louis

TPA - STL

TPASTL

Tampa

Fri 2/27

5:59 pm-6:51 am

1 stop13h 52m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/2

8:22 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop23h 16m

$157

TampaChicago

TPA - ORD

TPAORD

Tampa

Wed 2/4

2:57 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

5:40 am-12:26 am

1 stop17h 46m

$166

TampaChicago

TPA - ORD

TPAORD

Tampa

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

12:41 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$179

TampaChicago

TPA - ORD

TPAORD

Tampa

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

12:59 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$179

TampaSt. Louis

TPA - STL

TPASTL

Tampa

Sun 3/1

5:25 am-6:51 am

1 stop26h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/6

1:09 pm-10:08 am

1 stop19h 59m

$186

TampaChicago

TPA - MDW

TPAMDW

Tampa

Tue 2/24

9:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/3

5:40 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$187

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Illinois

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Illinois (average of $43). Flying from Tampa to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $107). 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 TPA to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 27, 2026.

When flying from Tampa to Illinois, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to Illinois. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Tampa to Illinois. 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 January 27, 2026.

The most flights from TPA to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Tampa to Illinois. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,384 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to Illinois?

    Tampa (TPA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Tampa to Illinois. It is only a 4.9 mi journey to Tampa (TPA) from Tampa’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Tampa to Illinois?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest fly from Tampa to Illinois in about 4h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 32m. The distance between Tampa and Illinois is about 998 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Tampa to Illinois are Frontier ($40), Spirit Airlines ($46), and Southwest ($71).

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

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

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

    Consider Envoy Air (100%), Republic Airways (100%) or Emirates (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Tampa to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Tampa to Illinois is $59. On average you can expect to pay $892. The most popular route, (Tampa - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $57.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to Illinois 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 Tampa to Illinois?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Illinois (average of $43). Flying from Tampa to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $107). 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 6 airlines flying from Tampa to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to Illinois. 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$46Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$145Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$150Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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