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$54+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Tampa (STL - TPA)

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STL — TPA
6月 17 — 6月 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa are usually found in September or August, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Tampa (TPA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6月 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$164
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$54
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$385

Good round-trip deal

$310 or less

Good one-way deal

$141 or less
From Lambert-St Louis to Tampa
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa.

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6月 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
日 9/148:44 amSTL - TPA
1 stop11h 47mSpirit Airlines
水 9/178:00 amTPA - STL
1 stop24h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$163
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
火 7/810:20 amSTL - TPA
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
火 7/155:08 pmTPA - STL
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$193
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
火 7/87:35 pmSTL - TPA
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
火 7/1511:15 amTPA - STL
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$203
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
木 9/1111:02 amSTL - TPA
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
日 9/216:00 amTPA - STL
1 stop5h 07mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
金 7/41:30 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop5h 25mDelta
月 7/75:20 amTPA - STL
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/10$223
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火 7/89:50 amSTL - TPA
3 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
火 7/156:00 amTPA - STL
2 stops29h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$258
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水 8/206:35 amSTL - TPA
2 stops7h 30mUnited Airlines
木 8/285:15 pmTPA - STL
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$301

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

St. Louis

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

日 9/14

8:44 am-9:31 pm

1 stop11h 47m

Tampa

水 9/17

8:00 am-7:49 am

1 stop24h 49m

$163

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

火 7/8

10:20 am-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Tampa

火 7/15

5:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$193

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

火 7/8

7:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

火 7/15

11:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$203

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

木 9/11

11:02 am-9:41 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Tampa

日 9/21

6:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop5h 07m

$209

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

金 7/4

1:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Tampa

月 7/7

5:20 am-8:22 am

1 stop4h 02m

$223

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

月 7/7

7:13 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops21h 36m

Tampa

月 7/14

2:11 pm-6:41 pm

3 stops29h 30m

$247

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

水 8/20

6:35 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Tampa

木 8/28

5:15 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$301

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

月 9/8

8:44 am-9:31 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$54

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

金 7/11

4:28 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 57m

$97

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

月 7/7

8:25 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$101

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The best insider tips for St. Louis to Tampa flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your St. Louis to Tampa trip
Airports
STL

Security lines at STL are usually quick, averaging 5 to 10 minutes during off-peak times. Check real-time wait times online before heading to the airport.

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TPA

TPA offers Blue Express Curbside lanes for quick exits if you have no checked bags. This helps avoid baggage claim crowds.

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Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Tampa

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Tampa. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from St. Louis to Tampa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from St. Louis 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 STL to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 6月 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Tampa in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Tampa. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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 6月 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from St. Louis to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from St. Louis to Tampa?

    To fly from St. Louis to Tampa, you need to book a flight from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Tampa (TPA). Nonstop flights to Tampa from Lambert-St Louis take 2h 15m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa offered by 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this St. Louis to Tampa flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Tampa round-trip?

    Currently priced at $164, Spirit Airlines will fly you from St. Louis to Tampa and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $193 and $203, respectively. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Tampa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $54. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from St. Louis to Tampa for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Tampa?

    While on average a flight from St. Louis to Tampa is generally $371, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $79. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Tampa), you can expect to pay $143 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from St. Louis to Tampa?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    If you're on a layover in Atlanta and looking for things to do, consider visiting Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, or World of Coca-Cola. Those on a layover in Atlanta interested in visiting Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, or World of Coca-Cola can do so by traveling 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $52 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for St. Louis to Tampa flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Tampa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Tampa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from St. Louis 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 7 airlines flying from St. Louis to Tampa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 6月 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$98Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$270Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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