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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:37 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 11:52 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 37m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa.

A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa takes 2h 37m, covering 998 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa range from $266 to $444, with an average of $350 over the past 12 months. Anything below $266 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $350 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $176 round-trip via Lambert-St Louis (STL), compared to $369 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $218 to $1,157. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $120, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

One-stop flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 93% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Louisville Intl (SDF) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $423, a difference of $126.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Tampa.

Flying via Louisville Intl (SDF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 09m, compared with 4h 22m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 4h 33m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Spirit Airlines has a unique luggage policy compared to most other airlines. They charge for checked and carry-on bags, and passengers are only allowed to bring one personal item for free. The personal item must fit under the seat in front of the passenger and should not exceed the dimensions of 18 × 14 × 8 inches. This could be anything like a small backpack, purse, or laptop bag.

Taxi service is available at the red and blue curb sides outside the baggage claim area of the TPA. Additionally, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) offers bus service to and from the airport. The Route 30 bus runs every 30 minutes from the airport to Downtown Tampa and takes approximately 35–45 minutes.

Standard seats are the basic seats on Frontier flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa that can be selected during the booking process or added later for a fee. Stretch seats are roomier seats located in the front of the plane or emergency exit rows. They can be purchased for an additional fee. Select seats are located toward the front of the plane, and have extra legroom.

Delta's in-flight entertainment system, Delta Studio, is available to all passengers, including those in economy class. It offers a range of movies, TV shows, games, and music for free. The airline also offers complimentary snacks on its flights, including pretzels, cookies, or other light snacks.