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$108+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RFD — PIE
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago Greater Rockford to Tampa St. Petersburg are usually found in January or September, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 August 4, 2026.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/215:13 pm -
Nonstop2h 40m
Fri 8/282:37 pm -
Nonstop2h 46m
Deal found 8/3$208
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/145:20 pm -
Nonstop2h 36m
Fri 9/182:29 pm -
Nonstop2h 46m
Deal found 8/3$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sun 10/410:08 am -
2 stops33h 41m
Wed 10/78:30 am -
Nonstop2h 44m
Deal found 8/1$210
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/285:13 pm -
Nonstop2h 40m
Fri 9/45:21 pm -
Nonstop2h 46m
Deal found 8/4$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/215:13 pm -
Nonstop2h 40m
Mon 8/242:37 pm -
Nonstop2h 46m
Deal found 7/31$213
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:02 pm -
Nonstop2h 34m
Fri 10/95:28 pm -
Nonstop2h 44m
Deal found 8/1$218
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/178:39 am -
Nonstop2h 40m
Mon 8/242:37 pm -
Nonstop2h 46m
Deal found 7/31$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Fri 10/28:02 pm -
Nonstop2h 34m
Wed 10/78:30 am -
Nonstop2h 44m
Deal found 8/1$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Thu 10/19:30 am -
2 stops35h 02m
Fri 10/95:28 pm -
Nonstop2h 44m
Deal found 8/1$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sun 10/410:08 am -
2 stops33h 41m
Fri 10/95:28 pm -
Nonstop2h 44m
Deal found 8/1$228

Find 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 August 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$108
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$188
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 8/21

5:13 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 8/24

2:37 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$213

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 1/4

6:45 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 1/11

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop2h 52m

$229

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 11/29

7:53 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 12/4

7:30 am-9:26 am

Nonstop2h 56m

$234

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 8/14

8:39 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 8/17

6:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop2h 49m

$255

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 9/25

5:05 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 10/2

7:33 pm-9:18 am

2 stops38h 45m

$256

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 8/24

6:56 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops44h 33m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 8/28

2:37 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$259
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 10/2

8:02 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 10/5

3:57 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$265

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 9/25

5:05 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 10/2

3:18 pm-9:18 am

3 stops43h 00m

$280

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 9/4

7:57 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 9/7

3:26 pm-5:12 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$281

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sat 1/2

10:44 am-2:22 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 1/11

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop2h 52m

$282

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Compare providers for flights from Rockford to St Petersburg

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rockford to St Petersburg in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Greater Rockford Airport-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago Greater Rockford Airport-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Greater Rockford Airport-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago Greater Rockford Airport-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rockford to St Petersburg

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa?

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa. 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 Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa (average of $140). Flying from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 August 4, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa flights typically cost between $154 and $209 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $208 on Allegiant Air (Aug 21-Aug 28).

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 August 4, 2026.
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
7.3
Good
680 reviews

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.9

Crew

8.1

Food

5.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nic,Aug 2026

SRQ - ALB

Worker at gate refused to let me measure my personal item and insisted it needed to be a carryon and to pay 75$. I understand if it’s too big but she wouldn’t even let me go measure it. She eventually let me measure my own luggage after back n forth. It is a few inches too big and she comes over and attempts to grab my suitcase out my hands and I pull it away from her. She then shuts the door of the gate and says to call the police. I then just offer to pay for the carryon and she says ok. Then refuses to use let me use my tap to pay, luckily I had my physical card on me. As soon as I walked out the door I respectfully asked for her name. She began screaming at me and threatening me. This worker was just so hostile I understand if my stuffs too big I will pay the difference I’m not trying to get over on the rules. I was confused because I was allowed to board my destination flight with this item as a personal item. So I was confused by this whole situation from the go. It also caused a massive scene at the airport and I was extremely embarrassed. It genuinely seemed like this worker was out to get me for some reason. I had literally just arrived to the gate as it was already boarding so I hadn’t done anything prior. Super weird situation and it really spooked me.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
680 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
680 reviews

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.9

Crew

8.1

Food

5.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nic,Aug 2026

SRQ - ALB

Worker at gate refused to let me measure my personal item and insisted it needed to be a carryon and to pay 75$. I understand if it’s too big but she wouldn’t even let me go measure it. She eventually let me measure my own luggage after back n forth. It is a few inches too big and she comes over and attempts to grab my suitcase out my hands and I pull it away from her. She then shuts the door of the gate and says to call the police. I then just offer to pay for the carryon and she says ok. Then refuses to use let me use my tap to pay, luckily I had my physical card on me. As soon as I walked out the door I respectfully asked for her name. She began screaming at me and threatening me. This worker was just so hostile I understand if my stuffs too big I will pay the difference I’m not trying to get over on the rules. I was confused because I was allowed to board my destination flight with this item as a personal item. So I was confused by this whole situation from the go. It also caused a massive scene at the airport and I was extremely embarrassed. It genuinely seemed like this worker was out to get me for some reason. I had literally just arrived to the gate as it was already boarding so I hadn’t done anything prior. Super weird situation and it really spooked me.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa?

    Airlines like Allegiant Air fly from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa in about 2h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 1050 mi between Chicago Greater Rockford Airport and Tampa. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Allegiant Air, at $118, 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 44% 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 $99. On average you can expect to pay $173. The most popular route, (Chicago Greater Rockford - Tampa St. Petersburg), can usually be booked for $116.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa (average of $140). Flying from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 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 August 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$118Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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