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$49+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — TPA
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa are usually found in October or December, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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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 August 2, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:17 pm
STL
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TPA
1 stop5h 18m
Frontier
Mon 8/317:05 am
TPA
-
STL
1 stop11h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/206:17 pm
STL
-
TPA
1 stop5h 18m
Frontier
Mon 8/247:05 am
TPA
-
STL
1 stop11h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 10/2910:35 am
STL
-
TPA
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Sun 11/17:00 am
TPA
-
STL
1 stop27h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:17 pm
STL
-
TPA
1 stop5h 18m
Frontier
Sun 9/67:05 am
TPA
-
STL
1 stop11h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$109
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 10/1510:35 am
STL
-
TPA
1 stop5h 45m
Frontier
Thu 10/226:25 pm
TPA
-
STL
1 stop16h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/112:29 pm
STL
-
TPA
1 stop7h 05m
Frontier
Sun 9/1312:59 pm
TPA
-
STL
1 stop25h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/232:29 pm
STL
-
TPA
1 stop20h 10m
Frontier
Sun 9/2712:59 pm
TPA
-
STL
1 stop25h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/286:17 pm
STL
-
TPA
1 stop5h 18m
Frontier
Sun 8/302:25 pm
TPA
-
STL
1 stop27h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 11/210:35 am
STL
-
TPA
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Sun 11/812:54 pm
TPA
-
STL
1 stop21h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Mon 8/246:17 pm
STL
-
TPA
1 stop23h 32m
Frontier
Mon 8/317:05 am
TPA
-
STL
1 stop11h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/216:17 pm
STL
-
TPA
1 stop5h 18m
Frontier
Sat 8/298:07 pm
TPA
-
STL
1 stop22h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/182:29 pm
STL
-
TPA
1 stop7h 05m
Frontier
Sun 9/206:00 pm
TPA
-
STL
1 stop20h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$129

Find 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 August 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$49
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$388

Good round-trip deal

$369 or less

Good one-way deal

$284 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 August 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/15

5:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Thu 10/22

6:15 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$259

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/19

1:10 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Mon 1/25

6:10 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$317

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/13

5:45 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Thu 10/15

9:45 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$317

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/9

7:55 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Mon 10/12

6:15 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$324

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/2

5:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Tue 10/6

4:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$334

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/23

2:20 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Sat 1/30

8:15 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$345

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/12

12:28 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Tampa

Wed 9/16

7:30 am-11:57 am

1 stop5h 27m

$359

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/26

6:45 am-2:50 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Tampa

Mon 9/28

8:20 am-3:10 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$366

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/24

11:51 am-7:11 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Tampa

Wed 12/30

7:20 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$375
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisTampa

STL - TPA

STLTPA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/28

6:55 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Fri 9/4

6:20 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$389

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis to Tampa

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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

Booking 53 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa (average of $242). Flying from St. Louis to Tampa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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 August 2, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Tampa in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% 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 August 1, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Tampa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

St. Louis to Tampa flights typically cost between $260 and $502 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $97 on Frontier (Aug 27-Aug 31).

The best insider tips for St. Louis to Tampa flights

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on TPA

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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 August 2, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from St. Louis to Tampa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,740 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

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 is 1 outbound flight 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, 22 users have taken a look at flights from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Tampa?

    A quick flight from St. Louis to Tampa can take about 2h 15m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $259. The distance between St. Louis and Tampa is about 870 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $98, 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 Allegiant Air and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $122 and $175, respectively. These flights start at 73% 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $62. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, 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 $450, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $201. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Tampa), you can expect to pay $152 for that flight.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa (average of $242). Flying from St. Louis to Tampa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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 August 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$98Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$122Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$221Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$262Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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