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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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — TPA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$99
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$53
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$188

Good round-trip deal

$91 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 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 September 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/176:18 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/198:13 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$99
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/125:50 amORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/198:13 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/272:25 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/611:59 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$101
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 10/179:45 amMDW - TPA
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Fri 10/242:22 pmTPA - MDW
Nonstop2h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$101
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/216:18 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/3011:59 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$102
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/179:45 amMDW - TPA
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Sun 10/199:57 amTPA - MDW
Nonstop2h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$102
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/195:20 amMDW - TPA
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Sun 10/269:57 amTPA - MDW
Nonstop2h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$103
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/165:50 amORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/208:13 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$104
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/279:45 amMDW - TPA
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Sun 11/210:41 pmTPA - MDW
Nonstop2h 49mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$104
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/47:55 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Sat 10/114:39 pmTPA - STL
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/226:18 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/511:37 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$105
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/76:18 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/128:13 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$106

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 September 17, 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

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Return

Price

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/18

7:10 am-10:45 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Tue 1/13

1:55 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$137

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/9

2:55 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Thu 12/11

7:15 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$147

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

1:45 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Tampa

Tue 11/18

12:45 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$147

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

11:55 am-3:35 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Tampa

Mon 11/24

12:45 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$147

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/8

2:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Tampa

Tue 11/11

7:15 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$157

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/2

2:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Tampa

Tue 12/9

1:05 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$157

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Tampa

Tue 11/11

3:27 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$159

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/19

10:15 am-6:10 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Tampa

Tue 12/2

10:10 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$162

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/23

7:52 pm-5:22 am

1 stop8h 30m

Tampa

Sun 10/26

10:42 pm-9:07 am

1 stop11h 25m

$170

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/16

10:17 am-11:43 pm

1 stop12h 26m

Tampa

Thu 10/23

10:50 pm-9:07 am

1 stop11h 17m

$170

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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 $208). Flying from Illinois 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 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 September 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Tampa as you normally would.

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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to TPA are scheduled on a Monday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Tampa?

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, American Airlines, and Frontier can get you from Illinois to Tampa in just under 2h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 55m. 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 Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $69. Users have also found prices from $69 and $126 on United Airlines and Delta, 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 Spirit Airlines (83%), Air Canada (81%) and Copa Airlines (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Tampa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $47. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa) can be booked for $86 on average, our data indicates $496 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 $208). Flying from Illinois 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 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$46Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$71Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$94Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$160Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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