Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tampa (CHI - TPA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Tampa and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$129	Spirit 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Feb 6 — Sun, Feb 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa is currently $129
Cheapest one-way flight	$50	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Tue, Mar 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Tampa is currently $50
Cheapest nonstop flights	$142	Spirit Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Mon, Mar 9	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa is currently $142
Last-minute weekend getaway	$202	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Tampa is currently $202
Cheapest business class flights	$677	United Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Mar 7 — Mon, Mar 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa is currently $677

Fastest flight	2 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Tampa takes 2 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tampa is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $95–295
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $145–210

Popular airlines from Chicago to Tampa

Southwest

Nonstop

from $212

Typical price: $185–375

35 weekly nonstop flights

MDW, ORD - TPA Every day

1401 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - TPA Every day
American

Nonstop

from $210

Typical price: $185–400

20 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - TPA Every day

646 weekly connecting flights

ORD - TPA Every day
United

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $175–400

26 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - TPA Every day

231 weekly connecting flights

ORD - TPA Every day
Delta

from $207

Typical price: $215–540

924 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - TPA Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $159

Typical price: $115–260

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - TPA Every day

28 weekly connecting flights

ORD - TPA Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $142

Typical price: $120–270

3 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - TPA Every Thu, Sat, Sun

48 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - TPA Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa United States 11 min 4 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Orlando United States 1 hr 22 min 77 mi
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Tampa United States 20 min 14 mi
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Sarasota United States 59 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Tampa

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Tampa are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $95 to $295.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $129. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $50.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Tampa is $212, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Tampa is $210, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Tampa is $177, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Tampa is $207, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 23.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Tampa is $159, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Tampa is $142, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa starts at $129 from Fri, Feb 6 to Sun, Feb 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $50 and departs on Tue, Mar 10.

2 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Tampa.

Tampa has mild winters (Dec–Feb) and hot, rainy summers (Jun–Sep). Popular months for visitors are Mar, Jun–Jul and Dec. The city's signature event is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival (Jan/Feb), featuring an elaborate mock pirate invasion from the sea and a raucous parade downtown. In Feb, the Florida State Fair attracts families with carnival rides and attractions, livestock exhibitions and food stalls.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Tampa.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Tampa really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Tampa.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 35 nonstop flights and 1,401 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Tampa are:

American offers 20 nonstop flights and 646 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
United offers 26 nonstop flights and 231 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
Delta offers 924 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
Spirit offers 7 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
Frontier offers 3 nonstop flights and 48 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Tampa.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $129. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $50.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Tampa is $212, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Tampa is $210, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Tampa is $177, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Tampa is $207, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 23.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Tampa is $159, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Tampa is $142, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.

Southwest, United, American, Spirit and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Tampa.

There are 35 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 American direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 United direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Tampa at price $202 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

Southwest, United, American, Spirit and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Tampa.

There are 35 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 American direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 United direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Tampa on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Tampa start at $142 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9 with Spirit.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Tampa, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Tampa start at $677 from Sat, Mar 7 to Mon, Mar 9 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Tampa start at $129 from Fri, Feb 6 to Sun, Feb 8.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Tampa, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Tampa starts at $202 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Tampa at price $202 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Tampa, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.