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$47+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — TPA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$129
(Frontier)

One-way from

$47
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$209

Good round-trip deal

$101 or less

Good one-way deal

$81 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 July 3, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/73:58 pmMDW - TPA
Nonstop2h 41mFrontier
Sun 8/108:32 pmTPA - MDW
Nonstop2h 52mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$129
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/99:55 amORD - TPA
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Mon 8/117:26 pmTPA - ORD
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/155:28 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/208:28 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$137
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/168:50 amORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 47mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/231:32 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$142
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/186:10 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/297:01 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/165:30 pmMDW - TPA
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Mon 8/189:05 pmTPA - MDW
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$157
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/282:30 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/15:01 amTPA - STL
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$160
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/207:10 amSTL - TPA
2 stops7h 05mSouthwest
Mon 8/2510:15 amTPA - STL
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$162
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 7/312:36 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Thu 8/76:28 amTPA - STL
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$163
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:40 pmORD - TPA
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Tue 11/1112:45 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$167
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/222:30 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/256:00 amTPA - STL
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$168
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:00 amSTL - TPA
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Wed 8/273:05 pmTPA - STL
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 7/1$202

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 July 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

Thu 8/7

3:58 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Tampa

Sun 8/10

8:32 pm-10:24 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$129

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/9

9:55 am-6:04 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Tampa

Mon 8/11

7:26 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 56m

$134

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

5:28 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

Tampa

Wed 8/20

8:28 am-10:26 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$137

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/16

8:50 am-12:37 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Tampa

Wed 7/23

1:32 pm-3:42 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$142

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

6:10 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

Tampa

Wed 10/29

7:01 am-9:04 am

Nonstop3h 03m

$157

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/16

5:30 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Mon 8/18

9:05 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$157

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/28

2:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Tampa

Mon 9/1

5:01 am-12:56 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$160

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/20

10:30 am-5:50 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Tampa

Mon 8/25

5:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 10m

$162

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/31

2:36 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Tampa

Thu 8/7

6:28 am-1:34 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$163

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

12:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Tampa

Tue 11/11

12:45 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$167

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Tampa

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $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 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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to TPA are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Tampa, such as Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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.

  • 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 $47. Users have also found prices from $67 and $69 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, 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 (92%), United Airlines (90%) and Lufthansa (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Tampa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $68. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa) can be booked for $95 on average our data indicates $499 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 $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 8 airlines flying from Illinois to Tampa

Discover the top 8 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$45Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$75Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Allegiant AirCheapest$108Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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