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$57+ Cheap flights from Tampa to Philadelphia (TPA - PHL)

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TPA — PHL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

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$108
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$57
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

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September

Average price

$135

Good round-trip deal

$148 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/233:33 pmTPA - PHL
Nonstop2h 36mFrontier
Sat 10/2511:00 amPHL - TPA
Nonstop2h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$108
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/249:24 amTPA - PHL
Nonstop2h 38mFrontier
Sat 11/17:38 pmPHL - TPA
Nonstop2h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$109
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/210:27 pmTPA - PHL
Nonstop2h 32mFrontier
Sat 10/43:55 pmPHL - TPA
Nonstop2h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 11/135:01 amTPA - PHL
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Wed 11/195:00 pmPHL - TPA
Nonstop2h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$114
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Fri 10/108:14 pmTPA - PHL
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Mon 10/135:30 amPHL - TPA
Nonstop2h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$115
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/167:52 pmTPA - PHL
Nonstop2h 39mFrontier
Sun 10/198:34 amPHL - TPA
Nonstop2h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$116
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/37:52 pmTPA - PHL
Nonstop2h 41mFrontier
Mon 10/63:56 pmPHL - TPA
Nonstop2h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/23:20 pmTPA - PHL
Nonstop2h 43mFrontier
Sun 10/55:01 amPHL - TPA
Nonstop2h 43mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$118
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/158:00 amTPA - PHL
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Wed 10/225:25 pmPHL - TPA
Nonstop2h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/139:24 amTPA - PHL
Nonstop2h 38mFrontier
Wed 10/155:25 pmPHL - TPA
Nonstop2h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$121
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/33:08 pmTPA - PHL
1 stop6h 24mFrontier
Sun 10/55:01 amPHL - TPA
Nonstop2h 43mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$122
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/253:53 pmTPA - PHL
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Mon 10/275:30 amPHL - TPA
Nonstop2h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$123

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to Philadelphia 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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TampaPhiladelphia

TPA - PHL

TPAPHL

Tampa

Sat 9/27

11:15 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/29

8:00 am-10:53 am

Nonstop2h 53m

$173

TampaPhiladelphia

TPA - PHL

TPAPHL

Tampa

Fri 12/12

9:55 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Philadelphia

Sun 12/14

4:30 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$183

TampaPhiladelphia

TPA - PHL

TPAPHL

Tampa

Sat 11/15

6:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Philadelphia

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$195

TampaPhiladelphia

TPA - PHL

TPAPHL

Tampa

Thu 11/13

6:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Philadelphia

Wed 11/19

12:05 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$195

TampaPhiladelphia

TPA - PHL

TPAPHL

Tampa

Tue 10/14

5:50 pm-12:52 am

1 stop7h 02m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/20

5:30 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 40m

$197

TampaPhiladelphia

TPA - PHL

TPAPHL

Tampa

Wed 10/15

8:05 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/15

6:18 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 59m

$197

TampaPhiladelphia

TPA - PHL

TPAPHL

Tampa

Fri 10/17

6:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/20

7:25 pm-12:17 am

1 stop4h 52m

$197

TampaPhiladelphia

TPA - PHL

TPAPHL

Tampa

Tue 11/4

6:55 pm-12:52 am

1 stop5h 57m

Philadelphia

Wed 11/19

5:30 am-12:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$197

TampaPhiladelphia

TPA - PHL

TPAPHL

Tampa

Tue 10/14

6:55 pm-12:52 am

1 stop5h 57m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/21

10:35 am-3:29 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$197

TampaPhiladelphia

TPA - PHL

TPAPHL

Tampa

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/21

6:50 am-2:08 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$204

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The best insider tips for Tampa to Philadelphia flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Tampa to Philadelphia trip
Airports
TPA

Use Blue Express Curbside lanes at TPA for quick access if you have no checked bags, avoiding crowds and speeding up your departure.

Read more about TPAby Ramsey Qubein
PHL

Take the SEPTA train from PHL to Center City for a quick and efficient ride. Stations are located outside Terminals A, B, C/D, and E/F.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on TPA

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tampa to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Tampa to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Tampa to Philadelphia, 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 82% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Tampa to Philadelphia. 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
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,177 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Tampa to Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Philadelphia from Tampa. Booking flights from Tampa (TPA) to Philadelphia (PHL) should be relatively easy as there are 11 daily flights to Philadelphia from 5 different airlines. 2h 25m is how long a flight from Tampa to Philadelphia will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Tampa to Philadelphia flight route?

    This flight path from Tampa to Philadelphia was viewed by 121 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Tampa to Philadelphia?

    Departing from Tampa to Philadelphia will take you 2h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 921 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $64. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $66 and $168, respectively. These flights start at 66% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight to Philadelphia from Tampa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aer Lingus (77%), Alaska Airlines (74%), American Airlines( 71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Philadelphia?

    While on average a flight from Tampa to Philadelphia is generally $946, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $51. When looking at the most popular route, (Tampa - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $101 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Tampa to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 5 airlines flying from Tampa to Philadelphia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to Philadelphia. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$66Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$204Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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