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$109+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Tampa (TPA)

ORD — TPA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Tampa

Sat 11/1410:29 am -
1 stop11h 30m
Mon 11/2310:39 pm -
Nonstop3h 04m
Deal found 10/28$219
Sat 11/218:28 am -
1 stop6h 56m
Sun 12/68:41 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 10/28$219
Sat 11/1410:29 am -
1 stop11h 30m
Tue 11/2411:10 am -
1 stop5h 47m
Deal found 10/28$220
Sat 11/147:15 am -
1 stop9h 56m
Wed 11/181:36 pm -
1 stop11h 11m
Deal found 10/28$220
Tue 11/177:35 pm -
1 stop15h 19m
Sun 11/2212:31 pm -
1 stop12h 03m
Deal found 10/28$221
Wed 12/301:11 pm -
1 stop8h 30m
Tue 1/56:54 am -
1 stop10h 32m
Deal found 10/28$221
Tue 11/176:30 am -
1 stop16h 57m
Wed 11/2510:39 pm -
Nonstop3h 04m
Deal found 10/29$222
Fri 12/45:02 pm -
1 stop6h 19m
Mon 12/78:41 am -
2 stops9h 35m
Deal found 10/28$222
Sat 11/216:20 am -
Nonstop2h 45m
Fri 11/276:53 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 10/28$223
Thu 11/269:09 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Thu 12/108:41 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 10/25$223
Sat 12/196:08 am -
Nonstop2h 53m
Mon 1/114:26 pm -
Nonstop3h 21m
Deal found 10/28$224
Fri 12/45:02 pm -
1 stop18h 38m
Sun 12/68:41 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 10/27$224

Find flight deals from Illinois to Tampa

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$109
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$131 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Tampa flight deals.
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From Illinois to Tampa
One-way flight from Illinois to Tampa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Tampa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Tampa.

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ChicagoTampa

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - TPA Tampa

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/2

1:55 pm-5:46 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$138

ChicagoTampa

MDW Chicago Midway - TPA Tampa

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/15

6:40 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$138

ChicagoTampa

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - TPA Tampa

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/29

7:58 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$151
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoTampa

MDW Chicago Midway - TPA Tampa

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/13

10:15 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

ChicagoTampa

MDW Chicago Midway - TPA Tampa

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/24

5:15 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

ChicagoTampa

MDW Chicago Midway - TPA Tampa

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/17

10:35 am-6:11 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

ChicagoTampa

MDW Chicago Midway - TPA Tampa

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/2

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

ChicagoTampa

MDW Chicago Midway - TPA Tampa

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/13

6:50 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$166

ChicagoTampa

MDW Chicago Midway - TPA Tampa

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/23

9:15 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$166

ChicagoTampa

MDW Chicago Midway - TPA Tampa

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/11

5:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$166

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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 $226). Flying from Illinois to Tampa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to Tampa in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Illinois to Tampa flights typically cost between $242 and $394 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $219 on Frontier (Nov 14-Nov 24).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to Tampa?

The best time to book flights from Illinois to Tampa is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Related info for your journey

  • 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, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Illinois to Tampa in just under 2h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 18m. The distance from Illinois to Tampa is about 1013 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 $35. Users have also found prices from $83 and $86 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Tampa are Lufthansa (85%), ANA (84%) and Air Canada (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Tampa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa) can be booked for $102 on average, our data indicates $573 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 $226). Flying from Illinois to Tampa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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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Alternative routes for Illinois to Tampa

Top 7 airlines flying from Illinois to Tampa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$63Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$87Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$109Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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