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$48+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa (TPA)

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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — TPA
Oct 19 — Oct 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa are usually found in September or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa

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Round-trip from

$101
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$48
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$193

Good round-trip deal

$140 or less

Good one-way deal

$106 or less
From Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa
One-way flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/38:00 amDFW - TPA
Nonstop2h 44mFrontier
Thu 10/94:58 pmTPA - DFW
Nonstop3h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$101
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Fri 10/32:35 pmDFW - TPA
Nonstop2h 29mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/66:48 pmTPA - DFW
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$102
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Fri 10/38:00 amDFW - TPA
Nonstop2h 44mFrontier
Sat 10/46:50 amTPA - DFW
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$107
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/38:00 amDFW - TPA
Nonstop2h 44mFrontier
Mon 10/612:49 pmTPA - DFW
Nonstop2h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$108
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Fri 11/75:20 amDFW - TPA
1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/97:51 pmTPA - DFW
Nonstop2h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$109
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/174:27 pmDFW - TPA
1 stop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/206:48 pmTPA - DFW
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/38:00 amDFW - TPA
Nonstop2h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/66:48 pmTPA - DFW
Nonstop2h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$111
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/318:41 pmDFW - TPA
Nonstop2h 32mFrontier
Mon 11/36:15 amTPA - DFW
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$112
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/248:11 pmDFW - TPA
Nonstop2h 32mFrontier
Sun 10/2610:42 pmTPA - DFW
1 stop13h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$113
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/1112:19 pmDFW - TPA
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Fri 10/174:58 pmTPA - DFW
Nonstop3h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$114
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Tue 10/712:00 pmDFW - TPA
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Fri 10/315:32 pmTPA - DFW
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$115
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Fri 10/108:11 pmDFW - TPA
Nonstop2h 32mFrontier
Sat 10/118:15 amTPA - DFW
1 stop6h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$116

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa 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 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DallasTampa

DFW - TPA

DFWTPA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/5

7:08 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

Tampa

Mon 3/9

5:35 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$159

DallasTampa

DFW - TPA

DFWTPA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 10/7

8:00 am-7:32 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Tampa

Tue 10/14

3:15 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$165

DallasTampa

DFW - TPA

DFWTPA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/9

6:30 am-8:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Tampa

Tue 10/14

6:28 am-3:31 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$170

DallasTampa

DFW - TPA

DFWTPA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 10/10

7:52 pm-7:24 am

1 stop10h 32m

Tampa

Mon 10/13

2:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop10h 50m

$170

DallasTampa

DFW - TPA

DFWTPA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/9

8:11 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Tampa

Tue 10/14

3:15 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$198

DallasTampa

DFW - TPA

DFWTPA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/3

11:20 am-4:48 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Tampa

Wed 3/4

5:50 pm-12:17 am

1 stop7h 27m

$199

DallasTampa

DFW - TPA

DFWTPA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 12/12

3:15 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Tampa

Sat 12/20

7:51 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$202

DallasTampa

DFW - TPA

DFWTPA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 10/10

8:11 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Tampa

Mon 10/13

4:58 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$228

DallasTampa

DFW - TPA

DFWTPA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 11/18

10:00 am-3:58 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Tampa

Mon 11/24

6:05 pm-12:16 am

1 stop7h 11m

$235

DallasTampa

DFW - TPA

DFWTPA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 11/19

7:01 am-12:39 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Tampa

Mon 11/24

6:05 pm-12:16 am

1 stop7h 11m

$235

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The best insider tips for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for extra comfort.


Frontier's Discount Den offers Kids Fly Free, saving on family travel costs.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for added comfort.


Spirit's Saver$ Club offers discounts on luggage and boarding, maximizing savings.

Airports
DFW

DFW offers a DART Orange Line connecting downtown Dallas to Terminal A, making public transport a convenient option.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
TPA

TPA's Blue Express Curbside helps arriving passengers without checked bags quickly reach their cars, avoiding baggage claim crowds.

Read more about TPAby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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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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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on DFW

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 DFW to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 19, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated September 19, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa. 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 Dallas/Fort Worth?

    If you book a flight to Tampa from Dallas/Fort Worth, you will be flying to Tampa, which is the city’s only airport. Tampa (TPA) is located 4.9 mi from the center of Tampa. There are 19 flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    Frontier and Spirit Airlines can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa in just under 2h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 38m. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Tampa are separated by a distance of 927 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $62 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $81 and $126 round-trip. These flights start at 73% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $67 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $76 and American Airlines from $80 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    Consider Frontier (88%), Envoy Air (75%) or Alaska Airlines (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    The cheapest flight price from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa is $46. On average you can expect to pay $213. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Tampa), can usually be booked for $84.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa. 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 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$62Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$126Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$165Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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