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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:53 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:48 am.

The flight takes about 2h 53m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa takes 2h 53m, covering 1,013 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa range from $210 to $388, with an average of $293 over the past 12 months. Anything below $210 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $293 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $179 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $295 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa flights are:

• United Airlines: 84% on time
• Frontier: 82% on time
• Southwest: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, afternoon flights for 20%, 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 $211 to $1,993. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 26% 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Night 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 35m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 3% of one-stop connections
• New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $269 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $343, a difference of $74.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Tampa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 45m, compared with 5h 30m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 5h 43m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: 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.

You can catch a taxi right outside of the arrival hall at the airport. A taxi will get you downtown in less than 15min depending on the traffic. If you're not in a hurry, the most economical option is to take the bus. The bus leaves the airport from the rental car center every 1/2 hour. The ride will take about 40min.

If you have time to spare and want to dine at a sit-down restaurant, you'll have your choices at Chicago O'Hare. There are a few wine bars, Hub 51 (in Terminal 5), the Macaroni Grill (in Terminal 3), and O'Brien's Restaurant and Bar (in Terminal 3).

Yes, there are several car rental agencies at the Tampa International Airport. Some car companies that are housed at TPA include Avis, Hertz, and Thrifty. The car rental center is in the main terminal.

There are numerous places to eat no matter where you are at the Tampa Airport. The main terminal, however, has a wide selection of restaurants including Hard Rock Cafe, P.F. Chang's, Q'Doba Mexican Grill, and Wendy's.

The Tampa Airport has a variety of amenities for passengers to enjoy. Near the airport hotel, there is a hall with a variety of murals and art pieces to see. There are also several spas throughout the airport where you can relax while getting a massage, pedicure, a manicure, or a facial. Other amenities include a bookstore and wine bar.