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$62+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Tampa (PIE)

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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — PIE
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to St Petersburg

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CheapOair
3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$76
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$62
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$230
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to St Petersburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to St Petersburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:45 pmMLI - PIE
Nonstop2h 32mAllegiant Air
Sat 5/314:19 pmPIE - MLI
Nonstop2h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/30$76
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/308:02 pmRFD - PIE
Nonstop2h 34mAllegiant Air
Wed 6/47:00 amPIE - RFD
Nonstop2h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/30$116
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/199:02 amPIA - PIE
Nonstop2h 19mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/226:50 amPIE - PIA
Nonstop2h 27mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/30$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/305:20 pmORD - PIE
1 stop26h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/14:08 pmPIE - ORD
1 stop25h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$215
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:37 pmSTL - PIE
2 stops22h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/245:55 pmPIE - STL
2 stops25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$422
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:42 pmMLI - PIE
3 stops24h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/85:38 pmPIE - MLI
Nonstop2h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$674

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Tampa that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

St Petersburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineTampa

MLI - PIE

MLIPIE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 5/24

6:45 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sat 5/31

4:19 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$76

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 5/30

8:02 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$116

PeoriaTampa

PIA - PIE

PIAPIE

Greater Peoria

Thu 6/19

9:02 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sun 6/22

6:50 am-8:17 am

Nonstop2h 27m

$195

ChicagoTampa

ORD - PIE

ORDPIE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/30

5:20 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop26h 37m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sun 6/1

4:08 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop25h 17m

$215

St. LouisTampa

STL - PIE

STLPIE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/18

7:37 pm-7:24 pm

2 stops22h 47m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 10/24

5:55 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops25h 37m

$422

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 5/16

8:00 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$62

BloomingtonTampa

BMI - PIE

BMIPIE

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 5/12

8:21 am-11:42 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$70

PeoriaTampa

PIA - PIE

PIAPIE

Greater Peoria

Sun 5/18

8:48 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$71

MolineTampa

MLI - PIE

MLIPIE

Moline Quad-City

Wed 5/28

8:49 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$87

ChicagoTampa

ORD - PIE

ORDPIE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/30

5:20 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop26h 37m

$101

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to St Petersburg

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Tampa (average of $140). Flying from Illinois to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 PIE?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to St Petersburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Tampa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in St Petersburg by month

Plan your trip to St Petersburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in St Petersburg by month

Plan your trip to St Petersburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing St Petersburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St Petersburg. 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 St Petersburg. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Food

5.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joellen,Aug 2024

LAS - GEG

Boarding was a hassle. I’ve had the same guy before. Never enjoy seeing him.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Food

5.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joellen,Aug 2024

LAS - GEG

Boarding was a hassle. I’ve had the same guy before. Never enjoy seeing him.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to St Petersburg. 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 into for flights to Tampa from Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Tampa, you will be flying into St. Petersburg. Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE) is just 14.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Tampa are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa St. Petersburg, Chicago Greater Rockford - Tampa St. Petersburg and Moline Quad-City - Tampa St. Petersburg.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to St Petersburg?

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Tampa (average of $140). Flying from Illinois to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 Illinois to St Petersburg

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to St Petersburg. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$48Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$61Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$71Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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