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Cheapest round-trip
$399
Typical prices: $422-$489
United Airlines
Mon 10/22Fri 10/26
TPA - MBS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$284
Typical prices: $298-$468
Delta
Sat 12/1
TPA - MBS • 1 stop
When to travel
July
Cheapest • 4% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $430 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 6h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Bay City (TPA-MBS)

 

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Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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4:30 pm - 11:49 pmTPA  Tampa-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
7h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:15 am - 12:52 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-TPA Tampa
7h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$399United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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4:30 pm - 11:49 pmTPA  Tampa-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
7h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:15 am - 6:02 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-TPA Tampa
12h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$404United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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6:00 pm - 11:49 pmTPA  Tampa-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
5h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:30 am - 4:48 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-TPA Tampa
8h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$424United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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11:45 am - 11:49 pmTPA  Tampa-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
12h 04m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:30 am - 4:48 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-TPA Tampa
8h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$430United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28
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6:00 pm - 11:49 pmTPA  Tampa-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
5h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:35 am - 11:10 amMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-TPA Tampa
5h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$450United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28
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6:00 pm - 11:49 pmTPA  Tampa-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
5h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:35 am - 6:02 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-TPA Tampa
12h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$455United Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 9
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12:15 pm - 8:20 pmTPA  Tampa-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
8h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:00 am - 11:01 amMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-TPA Tampa
6h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$459United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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1:37 pm - 8:19 pmTPA  Tampa-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
6h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:00 am - 11:15 amMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-TPA Tampa
6h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$459United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7
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6:00 am - 11:01 amTPA  Tampa-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
5h 01m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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3:46 pm - 10:02 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-TPA Tampa
6h 16m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$469Delta
Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13
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6:15 am - 11:15 amTPA  Tampa-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
5h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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12:00 pm - 6:32 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-TPA Tampa
6h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$469Delta

Price, demand and travel trends for Tampa to Bay City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Tampa to Bay City?

Round-trip flights from Tampa to Bay City typically range from $422 to $489. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399, on United Airlines.

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Key details for Tampa to Bay City flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$284
One-way flight from Tampa to Bay City

When to book flights from Tampa to Bay City

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Your Tampa to Bay City flight questions, answered

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Tampa to Bay City?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Tampa to Bay City:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Tampa to Bay City?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Tampa to Bay City. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 18m and 6h 53m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tampa to Bay City?

    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 Tampa to Bay City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Tampa to Bay City range from $422 to $489, with an average of $439 over the past 12 months. Anything below $422 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Tampa to Bay City 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 $399 to $1,475. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Tampa to Bay City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tampa to Bay City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $354, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Bay City MBS Intl Airport (MBS)?

    Bay City MBS Intl Airport (MBS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Dollar
    • Alamo
    • Hertz
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tampa to Bay City?

    Flights from Tampa to Bay City usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tampa to Bay City pass through?

    Connecting flights from Tampa to Bay City most commonly pass through:

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 65% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 35% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tampa to Bay City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Tampa to Bay City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $422 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $683, a difference of $261.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Tampa to Bay City?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 18m, compared with 6h 53m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Your guide to booking Tampa to Bay City 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 Friday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Friday flights average $422, about $261 less than Monday fares (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tampa to Bay City trip for July. Fares historically average $422 round-trip in that month - typically $261 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).

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