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Cheapest round-trip
$97
Typical prices: $260-$502
Frontier
Thu 8/27Mon 8/31
STL - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$259
Typical prices: $372-$517
Southwest
Thu 8/27Mon 8/31
STL - TPA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h 15m
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Cheapest • Avg $206 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 53m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 34% price drop
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Tampa (STL-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from St. Louis 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Tampa

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
6:17 pm - 12:35 am
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TPA
5h 18m
1 stop
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7:05 am - 5:22 pm
TPA
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11h 17m
1 stop
$97Frontier
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
6:17 pm - 12:35 am
STL
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TPA
5h 18m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 5:22 pm
TPA
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STL
11h 17m
1 stop
$99Frontier
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 7:23 am
STL
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TPA
12h 06m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 5:22 pm
TPA
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STL
11h 17m
1 stop
$159Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 7:23 am
STL
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TPA
12h 06m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 5:22 pm
TPA
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STL
11h 17m
1 stop
$159Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 3:27 pm
STL
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TPA
7h 27m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:15 am - 4:17 pm
TPA
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STL
12h 02m
1 stop
$243Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:50 pm
STL
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TPA
10h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 6:27 pm
TPA
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STL
9h 27m
1 stop
$243Delta
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 9:00 am
STL
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TPA
2h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 7:30 am
TPA
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STL
2h 25mnonstop
$259Southwest
Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
Southwest Logo
7:55 pm - 11:10 pm
STL
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TPA
2h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 7:35 am
TPA
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STL
2h 25mnonstop
$259Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
8:36 am - 5:33 pm
STL
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TPA
7h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:31 am - 4:48 pm
TPA
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STL
9h 17m
1 stop
$321American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
8:43 am - 3:36 pm
STL
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TPA
5h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:31 am - 4:48 pm
TPA
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STL
9h 17m
1 stop
$321American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for St. Louis to Tampa flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Tampa?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from St. Louis to Tampa departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Tampa from St. Louis usually cost between $260 and $502 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $97 on Frontier (Aug 27-Aug 31).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Tampa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from St. Louis to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Tampa on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to St. Louis, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Tampa is October, where tickets cost $242 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $489 and $457 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from St. Louis to Tampa?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $374, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from St. Louis to Tampa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from St. Louis to Tampa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to Tampa

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
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.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$48
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Tampa

  • Are there rental car services at TPA Airport?

    There is one primary passenger terminal at Tampa International Airport (TPA), in addition to four airside terminals. The SkyConnect people-mover gives passengers access to the airport's new rental vehicle terminal, which spans four stories and has 14 different brands of rental cars.

  • What's the easiest way to go from TPA Airport into the city center?

    You may save both time and money by taking an airport shuttle or cab from Tampa International Airport to downtown Tampa. To go to downtown Tampa the fastest and most comfortably, choose this technique. In addition, it is the only option for transportation from Tampa International Airport that provides door-to-door service.

  • Are there hotels near STL Airport?

    The Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport is a well-liked lodging option since it offers complimentary breakfast as well as a free shuttle to and from the airport. It is situated about 0.4 miles away from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). The Marriott St. Louis Airport and the Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport are two other great hotel options located nearby the airport.

  • Does STL Airport have parking services?

    The St. Louis Lambert International Airport offers a variety of parking alternatives that are not only handy but also economical and secure. Both terminals are equipped with associated garage facilities, in addition to surface lots that are within walking distance. Long-term parking spaces are just a few minutes away, and they offer a free and rapid round-the-clock shuttle service.

  • What is the cheapest flight from St. Louis to Tampa?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from St. Louis to Tampa was $48 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between St. Louis and Tampa?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from St. Louis to Tampa?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the St. Louis to Tampa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from St. Louis to Tampa?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the St. Louis to Tampa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from St. Louis to Tampa?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between St. Louis and Tampa, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from St. Louis to Tampa?

    There are nonstop flights from St. Louis to Tampa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from St. Louis to Tampa, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from St. Louis to Tampa are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $432 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $350 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Tampa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis with another airline. Booking your flights between St. Louis and TPA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from St. Louis 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 St. Louis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from St. Louis to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $270 or less one-way and $369 or less round-trip.
  • If you are going to be departing from St. Louis International Airport (STL), the following airport lounges are open to passengers who are prepared to pay either a day pass fee, an annual membership fee, or a pay-at-the-door fee. Location: Airside of Terminal 1, between Concourses B and C, in close proximity to Gate C1
  • At St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), nursing mothers have access to a separate room specifically designated for their needs. STL's Lactation Suites are now available and can be found at gates A10, C9, and E33. These suites are located behind security checkpoints on all three concourses.
  • For travelers with service animals, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport has made their journeys easier by creating new indoor Service Animal Relief Areas (SARA). SARAs have been installed in Concourse C (around Gate C24) and Concourse A. (near Gate A16).
  • Within the passenger terminal, at the Marriott hotel's Shopping Arcade location, customers may make use of the entire range of banking services offered by Sun Trust Bank. ATMs may be found on all of the concourses, including landside and airside, as well as at the Tampa Bay Galleria.
  • If you are a visitor who will need help during your arrival at Tampa International Airport (TPA), you must make preparations in advance to prevent any unnecessary delays or complications. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program is offered at Tampa International Airport, and travelers may acquire a Sunflower Lanyard at the information desk that is situated in the middle of Level 3 in the Main Terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from St. Louis to Tampa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Lambert-St Louis to Tampa.
Find which airlines fly direct from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Tampa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Direct returns

Tampa to Lambert-St Louis

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Other airlines flying from St. Louis to Tampa

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from St. Louis to Tampa according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.