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$53+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — TPA
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Tampa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Tampa flight deals. Data was last updated November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$106
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$53
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$265

Good round-trip deal

$101 or less

Good one-way deal

$78 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/512:15 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop3h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/88:07 pmTPA - ORD
1 stop24h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$106
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sun 11/233:37 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 48mFrontier
Thu 11/278:35 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/171:56 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/278:35 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$109
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/1711:24 amORD - TPA
1 stop11h 16mFrontier
Tue 11/187:50 amTPA - ORD
1 stop12h 48mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$110
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/179:15 amMDW - TPA
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Thu 11/2011:24 amTPA - MDW
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$110
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 12/41:34 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/810:41 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 12/107:10 amORD - TPA
1 stop10h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/1310:41 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$112
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/75:11 amORD - TPA
1 stop6h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1010:41 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/273:37 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/28:12 amTPA - ORD
1 stop11h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sun 11/167:05 amORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 44mFrontier
Tue 11/187:50 amTPA - ORD
1 stop12h 48mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$115
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:06 pmMDW - TPA
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Wed 11/198:25 amTPA - MDW
1 stop5h 16mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Wed 12/107:10 amORD - TPA
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/165:45 amTPA - ORD
1 stop10h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$116

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 November 3, 2025.
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

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/2

2:55 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Tue 12/9

7:15 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$158

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/2

7:10 am-10:45 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Thu 12/4

7:15 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$159

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/5

10:40 am-8:23 pm

2 stops32h 43m

Tampa

Thu 1/15

5:45 am-9:46 am

1 stop5h 01m

$175

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

10:52 am-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Tampa

Mon 1/19

9:36 am-11:38 am

Nonstop3h 02m

$183

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/3

8:40 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Tampa

Sun 12/7

6:50 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$187

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

6:45 am-2:49 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Tampa

Sun 1/18

8:30 am-12:48 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$197

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/2

12:50 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Tampa

Sat 12/6

5:30 am-9:54 am

1 stop5h 24m

$197

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/24

10:13 am-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Tampa

Tue 3/3

7:56 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$197

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/5

6:00 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Sun 12/7

6:50 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$197

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Tampa

Mon 12/8

8:08 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$202

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Tampa

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Tampa (average of $42). Flying from Illinois to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $82). 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 TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 November 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to Tampa in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Tampa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Tampa

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Tampa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to TPA are scheduled on a Monday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Tampa, you will be flying into Tampa. Tampa (TPA) is just 4.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Tampa?

    Southwest, Frontier, and United Airlines can get you from Illinois to Tampa in just under 2h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 30h 08m. The distance from Illinois to Tampa is about 998 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Tampa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $61. Users have also found prices from $79 and $79 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Tampa consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa, Chicago Midway - Tampa or Lambert-St Louis - Tampa as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Tampa?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Tampa are SWISS (100%), Spirit Airlines (89%) and United Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Tampa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $44. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa) can be booked for $58 on average, our data indicates $502 when flying from Illinois to Tampa.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Tampa?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Tampa (average of $42). Flying from Illinois to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $82). 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 Illinois to Tampa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$94Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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