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$60 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Tampa

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Tampa (CHI-PIE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Tampa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:09 am - 2:44 pmRFD-PIE
2h 35mnonstop
8:40 am - 10:19 amPIE-RFD
2h 39mnonstop
$128Allegiant Air
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 17
8:09 pm - 11:44 pmRFD-PIE
2h 35mnonstop
5:24 pm - 7:05 pmPIE-RFD
2h 41mnonstop
$134Allegiant Air
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Mon, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 23
8:09 pm - 11:44 pmRFD-PIE
2h 35mnonstop
5:40 pm - 7:19 pmPIE-RFD
2h 39mnonstop
$136Allegiant Air
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Fri, Jul 26 - Mon, Jul 29
7:57 pm - 11:34 pmRFD-PIE
2h 37mnonstop
9:10 am - 10:55 amPIE-RFD
2h 45mnonstop
$142Allegiant Air
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 12
8:09 pm - 11:44 pmRFD-PIE
2h 35mnonstop
5:40 pm - 7:19 pmPIE-RFD
2h 39mnonstop
$147Allegiant Air
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Fri, Jul 26 - Mon, Jul 29
6:36 pm - 10:13 pmRFD-PIE
2h 37mnonstop
9:10 am - 10:57 amPIE-RFD
2h 47mnonstop
$149Allegiant Air
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Fri, May 17 - Wed, May 22
7:55 pm - 11:30 pmRFD-PIE
2h 35mnonstop
5:24 pm - 7:05 pmPIE-RFD
2h 41mnonstop
$150Allegiant Air
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Fri, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 19
11:47 am - 3:24 pmRFD-PIE
2h 37mnonstop
5:20 pm - 7:07 pmPIE-RFD
2h 47mnonstop
$156Allegiant Air
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Wed, May 22 - Fri, May 31
5:41 pm - 10:50 amORD-PIE
16h 09m2 stops
9:22 pm - 5:40 pmPIE-ORD
21h 18m2 stops
Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 2
6:40 pm - 11:44 pmORD-PIE
28h 04m2 stops
12:52 pm - 10:01 amPIE-ORD
22h 09m2 stops
Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8

Flights from Chicago to Tampa - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Tampa flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Tampa.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Tampa cost $81 and was between Chicago Greater Rockford Airport and Tampa. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $118.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Tampa?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to Tampa, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Tampa back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Tampa is September, where tickets cost $88 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is $335 and $235 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Tampa?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Tampa, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Tampa?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Tampa.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago to Tampa direct and that is Allegiant Air. The best one-way deal found from Allegiant Air for the route is $120.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Tampa per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Tampa, with an average flight time of 2h 36m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 44% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Tampa?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Tampa take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 2h 30m.

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Low season

August

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$60
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 84% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Greater Rockford to Tampa

When to book flights from Chicago to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Tampa

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Tampa was $60 for a one-way ticket and $128 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Tampa?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to Tampa. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Tampa?

    Chicago has 3 major airports: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare Intl, and Chicago Greater Rockford. Tampa St. Petersburg is the only airport in Tampa. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago Greater Rockford.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Tampa?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Tampa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Tampa?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Tampa flight route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Tampa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Tampa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Tampa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Tampa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Tampa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tampa from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $114 or less one-way and $158 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Tampa?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to St. Petersburg, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Tampa St. Petersburg

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Wednesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Friday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Nonstop returns

Tampa St. Petersburg to Chicago

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Wednesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Friday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Tampa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
Allegiant AirOverall score based on 1025 reviews
6.2Food
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
6.9Comfort
5.9Entertainment
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The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

10.0 ExcellentDeb, Apr 2024PGD - PSM
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The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Deicing in Denver took forever and I almost missed my connection. De-ice faster! Not Americans fault.

Everything was really good but the seats are not very comfortable.

Spirit canceled the flight in March and never notified me!

Pretty good. Would’ve been excellent if we would have left on time and the crew wasn’t late.

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

The weight limit per bag was really low - 40 lbs - so we had to pay extra. Then, they said their carry on size was 14x18x8, and we measured our bag very carefully. It was within the limit, yet they said it was too big, so we ended up paying an extra $100 for that too!! So it wasn’t the cheap flight we thought it would be. Then, they moved up our initial flight to depart 3 hours earlier which meant we had to be out on the road by 7 am and then have a 6 hour layover and we got home at 2am. It was a grueling day. I won’t be flying with them again.

Overall it was a good experience. Stewards were very kind and professional. The departure and arrival times were as promised. Plane was clean.

Terrible as usual!!!! Very unprofessional and rude flight attendants! You get what you pay for! HORRIBLE

My experience was above excellent!!!! First the lady that pushed me in the wheelchair to the gate was outstanding!!! Then the ladies at the gate went over and beyond, by helping me fill out the immigration form! I would not have been able to get to Guatemala without their help!!! God bless them all! They were amazing 🙏❤️🙏

First....my trip was from Ft. Myers to Philly (not the other way around). Plane was clean, staff was friendly and flight was efficient with boarding and flight time. Thumbs up all around.

Early departure and arrival. Cabin very cold. Waited a while for luggage to come out

Six hour delay. Poor customer service. No voucher. Bad communication. Missed important appointments.

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

It was impossible to change a carry-on for a checked bag after the initial selection. The flight was delayed 14 hours "to allow for a late arriving aircraft." The seats were shockingly uncomfortable. This was only the second time I've seen seats that didn't recline in an airline. The first was in an East Bloc airline before the fall if the Iron Curtain.

Was just ok with over selling I guess. A lot of people in a short space and when we finally arrive i20 minutes, waiting to get out from the plain because we were waiting authorization for out boarding? Something like that.

First time flying Frontier, I am not sure the Ala Carte menu of options is for me.

I liked getting off the plane. Everything else was well below standards. Not even offering a bag of peanuts for free for a 4 hours flight is ridiculous.

There was no wifi, there was no usb charger on the planes Frontier lowered the weight limit on suitcases from 50 to 40 pounds Frontier now charges for a seat...really? If i don't pay for a basic seat, do i stand the whole flight? Frontier now charges for the carry on, just like for the checked suitcase The bundle pricing is way over priced.

They changed my flight and did not want to accommodate me or try to help me in any way. They do not care about their customers.

Bought seats on the flight and they were supposed to be 2 and a jumpseat. Plane clearly changed and it was a regular 3 seat row. Asked for a refund and was denied. If I wanted to sit next to someone else I wouldn't have bought the seats..

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Tampa found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/3Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 37mRFD-PIE
$60
5/17Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 37mRFD-PIE
$67
10/28Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 30mRFD-PIE
$69
5/31Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 37mRFD-PIE
$74
5/13Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 38mRFD-PIE
$82
9/23Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 34mRFD-PIE
$91
5/27Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 37mRFD-PIE
$94
5/29Wed
2 stops
29h 03mORD-PIE
$103
6/5Wed
3 stops
28h 22mORD-PIE
$115
5/30Thu
2 stops
11h 46mORD-PIE
$117

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Tampa that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 38mRFD-PIE
5/15Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 47mPIE-RFD
$178
5/8Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 38mRFD-PIE
5/10Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 47mPIE-RFD
$196
5/8Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 38mRFD-PIE
5/15Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 47mPIE-RFD
$201
5/6Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 38mRFD-PIE
5/10Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 47mPIE-RFD
$206
5/8Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 38mRFD-PIE
5/10Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 47mPIE-RFD
$216
5/6Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 38mRFD-PIE
5/10Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 47mPIE-RFD
$226
5/6Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 38mRFD-PIE
5/13Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 47mPIE-RFD
$259
5/10Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 38mRFD-PIE
5/13Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 47mPIE-RFD
$263
5/9Thu
multi-stop
26h 20mORD-PIE
5/18Sat
multi-stop
17h 48mPIE-ORD
$398
5/9Thu
multi-stop
26h 20mORD-PIE
5/17Fri
multi-stop
19h 00mPIE-ORD
$462

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