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Cheap flights from Greater Rockford (RFD) to Tampa (TPA)

RFD — TPA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$307

Good round-trip deal

$155 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rockford to Tampa in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Greater Rockford Airport-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago Greater Rockford Airport-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Greater Rockford Airport-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago Greater Rockford Airport-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rockford to Tampa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa (average of $82). Flying from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $104). 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 RFD to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rockford 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 56% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from Chicago Greater Rockford?

    Most people fly into Tampa (TPA) if they book a flight to Tampa from Chicago Greater Rockford. On average, Tampa has 0 inbound flights from Chicago Greater Rockford per day from 1 airline. Tampa is conveniently located just 4.9 mi from Tampa’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $156, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa..

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rockford 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 Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa (average of $82). Flying from Chicago Greater Rockford Airport to Tampa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $104). 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 airline flying from Rockford to Tampa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rockford 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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