HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
St Petersburg

$70+ Cheap flights from Greater Rockford (RFD) 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RFD — PIE
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Rockford to St Petersburg with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Rockford to St Petersburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rockford (RFD) to St Petersburg (PIE). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$125
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$70
(TeaFlight)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$200
From Chicago Greater Rockford to Tampa St. Petersburg
Search Deals
One-way flight from Chicago Greater Rockford to Tampa St. Petersburg
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Rockford to St Petersburg

Cheapest flights from Rockford to St Petersburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rockford to St Petersburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 10/278:44 amRFD - PIE
Nonstop2h 31mAllegiant Air
Fri 10/316:00 amPIE - RFD
Nonstop2h 44mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/28$125

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Rockford to St Petersburg 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Rockford

Fly to

St Petersburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 10/27

8:44 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$125

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Thu 9/11

7:42 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops25h 38m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 9/15

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$309

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 8/15

8:33 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$70

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 8/17

3:41 pm-8:46 pm

3 stops28h 05m

$191

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Rockford to St Petersburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to St Petersburg from Rockford with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa (average of $137). Flying from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport 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 RFD to PIE?

Find hourly flight availability from Rockford 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 July 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Allegiant Air from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
703 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.2

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

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
7.2
Good
703 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
703 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.2

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

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 Rockford 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 Chicago Greater Rockford?

    Most people fly into Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE) if they book a flight to Tampa from Chicago Greater Rockford. On average, St. Petersburg has 0 inbound flights from Chicago Greater Rockford per day from 1 airline. Tampa St. Petersburg is conveniently located just 14.4 mi from Tampa’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa round-trip?

    Allegiant Air, at $125, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa.. You may be able to fly from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa for 34% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa is $86. On average you can expect to pay $201. The most popular route, (Chicago Greater Rockford - Tampa St. Petersburg), can usually be booked for $108.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rockford 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 Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa (average of $137). Flying from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Rockford to St Petersburg

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
O'Hare Intl to Orlando flights
O'Hare Intl to Fort Lauderdale flights
O'Hare Intl to Miami flights
O'Hare Intl to Tampa flights
Midway to Orlando flights
O'Hare Intl to Fort Myers flights
Midway to Miami flights
Midway to Tampa flights
O'Hare Intl to West Palm Beach flights
O'Hare Intl to Sarasota flights
Midway to Fort Lauderdale flights
O'Hare Intl to Jacksonville flights
O'Hare Intl to Pensacola flights
O'Hare Intl to Key West flights
Midway to Fort Myers flights
Midway to Sarasota flights
Midway to West Palm Beach flights
O'Hare Intl to Daytona Beach flights
O'Hare Intl to Panama City flights
O'Hare Intl to Melbourne flights
Midway to Jacksonville flights
Midway to Pensacola flights
O'Hare Intl to Valparaiso flights
Midway to Key West flights
Midway to Daytona Beach flights
Midway to Panama City flights
Rockford to Orlando Sanford Intl flights
O'Hare Intl to St Petersburg flights
O'Hare Intl to Tallahassee flights
O'Hare Intl to Gainesville flights
Midway to Valparaiso flights
Midway to Melbourne flights
Midway to Tallahassee flights
Midway to Orlando Sanford Intl flights
Rockford to Punta Gorda flights
Midway to Gainesville flights
O'Hare Intl to Orlando Sanford Intl flights
O'Hare Intl to Punta Gorda flights
Midway to Punta Gorda flights
Midway to Valdosta flights
O'Hare Intl to Valdosta flights
O'Hare Intl to Destin flights

Top airline flying from Rockford to St Petersburg

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rockford 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.