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Cheapest round-trip
$157
Typical prices: $289-$458
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DAL - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$177
Typical prices: $290-$458
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DAL - TPA • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h 20m
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Cheap Flights from Love Field to Tampa (DAL-TPA)

 

Cheap flights from Love Field to Tampa with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 24
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5:35 pm - 11:35 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-TPA Tampa
5h 00m1 stop New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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12:35 pm - 5:00 pmTPA  Tampa-DAL Dallas Love Field
5h 25m1 stop Houston Hobby
$157Southwest
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
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6:45 pm - 12:30 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-TPA Tampa
4h 45m1 stop Kansas City
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5:15 am - 9:05 amTPA  Tampa-DAL Dallas Love Field
4h 50m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
$157Southwest
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 22
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3:10 pm - 9:15 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-TPA Tampa
5h 05m1 stop Birmingham
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5:25 am - 11:10 amTPA  Tampa-DAL Dallas Love Field
6h 45m1 stop Houston Hobby
$157Southwest
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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4:50 pm - 11:20 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-TPA Tampa
5h 30m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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5:10 pm - 9:30 pmTPA  Tampa-DAL Dallas Love Field
5h 20m1 stop Birmingham
$157Southwest
Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:55 am - 11:55 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-TPA Tampa
4h 00m1 stop San Antonio
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6:05 pm - 11:30 pmTPA  Tampa-DAL Dallas Love Field
6h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Lambert-St Louis
$158Southwest
Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 23
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7:00 am - 12:10 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-TPA Tampa
4h 10m1 stop Nashville Intl
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7:20 am - 2:05 pmTPA  Tampa-DAL Dallas Love Field
7h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Memphis
$158Southwest
Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26
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7:35 pm - 1:00 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-TPA Tampa
4h 25m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
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9:55 am - 3:35 pmTPA  Tampa-DAL Dallas Love Field
6h 40m1 stop New Orleans Louis Armstrong
$158Southwest
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
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10:10 am - 3:45 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-TPA Tampa
4h 35m1 stop San Antonio
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5:15 am - 9:05 amTPA  Tampa-DAL Dallas Love Field
4h 50m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
$158Southwest
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:54 pm - 12:25 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-TPA Tampa
4h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:20 pm - 10:43 pmTPA  Tampa-DAL Dallas Love Field
6h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$197Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:06 am - 1:15 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-TPA Tampa
6h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:10 am - 9:40 amTPA  Tampa-DAL Dallas Love Field
5h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$197Delta

Price, demand and travel trends for Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa?

Round-trip flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa typically range from $289 to $458. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $157, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa at $294 round-trip.
•March ($390) and July ($388) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 32% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa the cheapest?

Flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 49% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice for your flight from Love Field to Tampa

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

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on 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.

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Laura Ratliff

Expert on DAL

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

Key details for Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$89
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 27% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Love Field to Tampa

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Your Dallas Love Field 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 Love Field Airport to Tampa?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:20 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:05 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 20m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa?

    A nonstop flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa takes 2h 20m, covering 916 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dallas Love Field 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 Love Field Airport to Tampa flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa range from $289 to $458, with an average of $363 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 43% above the $363 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $363 round-trip, compared to $538 via a layover through Nashville Intl (BNA).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Dallas Love Field 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 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $157 to $1,233. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa flights?

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

  • How are flight prices from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $105, which is 56% 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 Love Field Airport to Tampa?

    Flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa usually depart from Dallas Love Field (DAL) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa pass through?

    Connecting flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa most commonly pass through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 80% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 20% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $326 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $432, a difference of $106.

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

  • What airlines fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Dallas Love Field Airport and Tampa.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa?

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 5h via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Dallas Love Field Airport and Tampa?

    Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Dallas Love Field 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 Love Field Airport to Tampa flights?

    Among airlines operating Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa flights:

    • Southwest: 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 Love Field Airport to Tampa flights?

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

    • Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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.

Your guide to booking Dallas Love Field 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $326, about $106 less than Monday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 49% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dallas Love Field Airport to Tampa trip for December. Fares historically average $294 round-trip in that month - typically $96 less than the most expensive month, which is March (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

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