What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa round-trip?

Spirit Airlines, at $100, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa.. Spirit Airlines is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa one-way?

$48 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $82 and $95, respectively.

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What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa?

While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa is generally $311, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $46. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Tampa), you can expect to pay $93 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa?

When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or Frontier as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 19%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Tampa from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport average $209. You can even find prices in January for less than $209, as users have found deals to Tampa from as low as $86. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Tampa from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 37%.

What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Tampa?

If you wish to fly to Tampa from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Tampa. There are 12 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Tampa (TPA) per day to choose from. Flights to Tampa from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 35m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Tampa typically takes.

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

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

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Thu 8/79:14 pmDTW - TPA

Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines

Fri 8/291:02 pmTPA - DTW

Nonstop2h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$100

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Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines

Fri 8/291:02 pmTPA - DTW

Nonstop2h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$100

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Tue 7/229:14 pmDTW - TPA

Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines

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1 stop4h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$117

Thu 8/79:14 pmDTW - TPA

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Sun 8/109:14 pmDTW - TPA

Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines

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$48

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1 stop5h 22mFrontier

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa?

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 DTW to TPA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa

The most flights from DTW to TPA are scheduled on a Tuesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,045 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,256 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Tampa?
If you wish to fly to Tampa from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Tampa. There are 12 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Tampa (TPA) per day to choose from. Flights to Tampa from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 35m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Tampa typically takes.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa round-trip?
Spirit Airlines, at $100, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa.. Spirit Airlines is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa one-way?
$48 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $82 and $95, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa are Spirit Airlines (91%), Delta (78%) and KLM (72%).
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa?
While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa is generally $311, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $46. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Tampa), you can expect to pay $93 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Tampa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Tampa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Tampa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Tampa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 7 airlines flying from Detroit to Tampa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$84	Average$172	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$93	Average$178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$112	Average$205	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Delta	Cheapest$153	Average$293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$160	Average$393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Tampa. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2025.

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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 July 16, 2025.

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