Cheap flights from St. Louis to Tampa (STL - TPA) from $71

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
STL — TPA
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa are usually found in February or January, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from St. Louis (STL) to Tampa (TPA)

All the information you need to plan the best STL to TPA flight in 2023: compare St. Louis to Tampa flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Tampa.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$206

One-way from

$104
High demand for flights, 41% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 47% potential price drop
From Lambert-St Louis to Tampa
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa

STL - TPA

Price

$206 - $443

TPA

Temperature

60.8 - 82.4 °F

TPA

Rainfall

1.6 - 7.8 inches

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

Monday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from St. Louis to Tampa. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Tampa.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from St. Louis to Tampa, book at least 36 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 47% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $229 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $297.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Tampa from St. Louis average $271. You can even find prices in February for less than $271, as users have found deals to Tampa from as low as $70. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Tampa from St. Louis. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 70%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Tampa (STL - TPA)?

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 in the morning.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from St. Louis to Tampa

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Cheap Delta flights from St. Louis to Tampa

Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from St. Louis to Tampa. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.

Cheap St. Louis to Tampa flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for STL to TPA flights for September, October
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from St. Louis to Tampa in September and October 2023. Check back in a little while for more flight options.

St. Louis to Tampa 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Tampa from St. Louis found for this year
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One-way flights to Tampa from St. Louis

The cheapest one-way flights from St. Louis to Tampa
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Price

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Tue 10/10

1 stop13h 47m

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Sat 10/14

1 stop11h 13m

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STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/10

2 stops15h 35m

Tampa

Sat 10/14

1 stop11h 13m

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STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/11

1 stop13h 51m

Tampa

Sat 10/14

1 stop11h 13m

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STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/11

2 stops15h 35m

Tampa

Sat 10/14

1 stop11h 13m

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STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/4

1 stop8h 59m

Tampa

Thu 12/7

2 stops17h 06m

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STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/4

2 stops15h 59m

Tampa

Thu 12/7

2 stops17h 06m

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STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/5

1 stop5h 07m

Tampa

Sat 12/9

1 stop4h 52m

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STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/25

1 stop4h 12m

Tampa

Thu 12/28

1 stop5h 21m

Lambert-St LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/6

1 stop16h 52m

Tampa

Fri 11/10

1 stop7h 05m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, Delta and American 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,889 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about St. Louis to Tampa flights.

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 5h 00m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa offered by 4 different airlines.

Can I find flights from St. Louis to Tampa for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Tampa for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $131, but on average you can expect to pay $182.

Are there last-minute flights available from St. Louis to Tampa for under $200?

There are currently 10+ open flights from St. Louis to Tampa within the next 7 days for less than $200.

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 $131, 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 Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $176 and $227, respectively. These flights start at 51% 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 $71. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from St. Louis to Tampa for a low price.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from St. Louis to Tampa?

What does STL to TPA mean?

STL stands for Lambert-St Louis Airport, while TPA stands for Tampa Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for St. Louis to Tampa

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Top 4 airlines flying from St. Louis to Tampa

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from St. Louis to Tampa choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$60Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Allegiant AirCheapest$124Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$226Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Tampa

See what time of day planes typically take off from St. Louis to Tampa
0%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
55%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
15%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
30%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Noon
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Weekly flight availability from St. Louis to Tampa

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from St. Louis to Tampa
Sunday8daily flights
Monday4daily flights
Tuesday3daily flights
Wednesday4daily flights
Thursday3daily flights
Friday4daily flights
Saturday6daily flights
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