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$89+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Tampa (STL - 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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — TPA
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Tampa

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Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(Frontier)

One-way from

$89
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$345

Good round-trip deal

$357 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
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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 mayo 1, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
vie. 5/166:53 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
dom. 5/189:46 pmTPA - STL
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$238
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/156:12 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop5h 27mSpirit Airlines
vie. 6/206:00 amTPA - STL
1 stop12h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mié. 5/215:12 amSTL - TPA
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
vie. 5/236:15 pmTPA - STL
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/86:33 amSTL - TPA
2 stops7h 32mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/157:30 amTPA - STL
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$266
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/66:10 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/99:46 pmTPA - STL
1 stop13h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
dom. 6/225:30 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop6h 35mDelta
sáb. 6/288:55 amTPA - STL
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/29$270
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mar. 7/87:35 pmSTL - TPA
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
mar. 7/155:40 amTPA - STL
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$272

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

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St. Louis

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Tampa

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Return

Price

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 5/16

6:53 pm-5:34 am

1 stop9h 41m

Tampa

dom. 5/18

9:46 pm-9:09 am

1 stop12h 23m

$238

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 6/15

6:12 pm-12:39 am

1 stop5h 27m

Tampa

vie. 6/20

6:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$239

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 5/21

5:12 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Tampa

vie. 5/23

6:15 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$242

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 7/8

6:33 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 32m

Tampa

mar. 7/15

7:30 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$266

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 5/6

6:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Tampa

vie. 5/9

9:46 pm-9:59 am

1 stop13h 13m

$267

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 6/22

5:30 pm-1:05 am

1 stop6h 35m

Tampa

sáb. 6/28

8:55 am-2:37 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$270

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 7/8

7:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

mar. 7/15

5:40 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 20m

$272

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 6/5

10:10 am-8:17 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$89

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 5/29

2:25 pm-6:00 am

1 stop14h 35m

$95

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 6/25

7:20 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$102

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to Tampa in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 St. Louis-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 St. Louis-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 St. Louis to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 51 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 mayo 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Tampa in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Tampa flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon 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 mayo 1, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
346 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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?

    Within the past month, 7 users have taken a look at flights from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa.

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

    Currently priced at $238, Frontier will fly you from St. Louis to Tampa and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $239 and $242, respectively. These flights start at 35% 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 $89. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier 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 $307, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $161. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Tampa), you can expect to pay $151 for that flight.

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

    Of the flights from St. Louis to Tampa that have layovers, most of them stop in Atlanta.

  • 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 $55 per day.

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

    St. Louis to Tampa flights have a layover in Charlotte least often.

  • 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$98Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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