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Cheapest round-trip
$158
Typical prices: $197-$358
Frontier
Sat 11/17Wed 11/21
DFW - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$159
Typical prices: $200-$363
Frontier
Fri 11/16Fri 11/23
DFW - TPA • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
Frontier Economy Bundle adds a carry-on and seat choice for better budget value.
American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding; Wi-Fi is sold on most flights.
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Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines and Frontier. Average duration is 2h 29m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 89% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 30% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $206 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa (DFW-TPA)

 

Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21
Frontier Logo
9:10 pm - 11:54 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-TPA Tampa
13h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
6:04 pm - 8:12 pmTPA  Tampa-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
3h 08mnonstop
$158Frontier
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
Frontier Logo
9:50 am - 10:50 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-TPA Tampa
24h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier Logo
7:45 pm - 7:02 amTPA  Tampa-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
12h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$158Frontier
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:08 pm - 10:35 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-TPA Tampa
8h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 8:44 pmTPA  Tampa-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
6h 33m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$159Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:22 pm - 10:59 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-TPA Tampa
2h 37mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:11 pm - 12:13 pmTPA  Tampa-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
14h 02m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$160Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 6
Delta Logo
9:40 am - 5:11 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-TPA Tampa
6h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 12:13 amTPA  Tampa-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
7h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$197Delta
Tue, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 9
Delta Logo
9:40 am - 3:11 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-TPA Tampa
4h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:20 pm - 12:13 amTPA  Tampa-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
6h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$197Delta
Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19
American Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 6:21 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-TPA Tampa
2h 27mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:04 amTPA  Tampa-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
3h 04mnonstop
$217American Airlines
Wed, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
8:16 pm - 11:44 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-TPA Tampa
2h 28mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 12:30 amTPA  Tampa-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
5h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$227American Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 7
JetBlue Logo
11:00 am - 8:07 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-TPA Tampa
8h 07m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue Logo
11:06 am - 10:10 amTPA  Tampa-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
24h 04m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$338JetBlue
Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 30
JetBlue Logo
6:45 am - 8:04 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-TPA Tampa
12h 19m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue Logo
11:06 am - 11:24 pmTPA  Tampa-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
13h 18m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$357JetBlue

Price, demand and travel trends for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

Round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa typically range from $197 to $358. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $158, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa at $192 round-trip.
•June ($310) and July ($294) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 61% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa the cheapest?

Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier and TPA

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$82
Beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 36% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa

When to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa 
JaneFlew with American Airlines-Apr 2026
If you are a guest with disabilities ensure your travel agents know to do their job to handle your specials requests.
MikeFlew with American Airlines-Jul 2025
If you are connecting through Dallas from International flight expect a long transfer to go through security a second time.
TyFlew with Frontier-Jun 2025
Check in weight limit is 40lbs, not 50lbs

Your Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:01 am and lands at 7:30 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:16 pm and lands at 11:45 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 29m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    A nonstop flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa takes 2h 29m, covering 927 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa range from $197 to $358, with an average of $276 over the past 12 months. Anything below $197 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $276 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $206 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $280 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas/Fort Worth 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.

  • How are flight prices from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $143, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Tampa Airport (TPA)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa usually depart from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa pass through?

    One-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 66% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $248 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $291, a difference of $43.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    2 airlines operate flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Tampa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • American Airlines
    • Frontier

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 42m, compared with 4h 55m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 7h 03m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Tampa?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Tampa?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa flights?

    Among airlines operating Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa flights?

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

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

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

Your guide to booking Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $248, about $43 less than Monday fares (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa trip for February. Fares historically average $192 round-trip in that month - typically $118 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Frontier. Over the past three months, 89% of Frontier flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 74%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 09m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $206 round-trip on this route - about $74 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Tampa Airport.

    • La Quinta Inn Tampa Airport Stadium Westshore
    • Marriott Tampa Westshore
    • Hampton Inn Tampa-International Airport/Westshore

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Tampa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas/Fort Worth to Tampa

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

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Direct returns

Tampa to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

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