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Cheapest round-trip
$142
Typical prices: $314-$542
Frontier
Sat 12/8Sat 12/15
TPA - STL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$257
Typical prices: $365-$602
Southwest
Sat 12/8Sat 12/15
TPA - STL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h 32m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 61% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 35% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $327 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 03m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to St. Louis (TPA-STL)

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

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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2:00 pm - 11:17 amTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
22h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:20 pm - 12:40 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
17h 20m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$142Frontier
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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7:45 pm - 11:17 amTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
16h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:02 pm - 12:40 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
23h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$154Frontier
Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7
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11:11 pm - 11:10 amTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
36h 59m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:02 pm - 12:40 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
23h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$180Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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11:44 pm - 11:17 amTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
12h 33m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:02 pm - 12:40 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
23h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$217Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 7:35 amTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 25mnonstop
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10:20 am - 1:40 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
2h 20mnonstop
$257Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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12:35 pm - 7:30 pmTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 55m1 stop Houston Hobby
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7:15 am - 10:30 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
2h 15mnonstop
$267Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7
Delta Logo
6:20 pm - 12:05 amTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:31 pm - 12:25 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
5h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$267Delta
Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 20
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12:20 pm - 4:34 pmTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:07 am - 2:15 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
6h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$267Delta
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
3:17 pm - 8:27 pmTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:00 pm - 7:46 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
4h 46m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$267American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
American Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 11:59 pmTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 33m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:04 am - 11:17 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
5h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$267American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Tampa to St. Louis flights

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

Round-trip flights from Tampa to St. Louis typically range from $314 to $542. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $142, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to St. Louis. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

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

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to St. Louis at $266 round-trip.
•October ($541) and July ($482) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 103% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Tampa to St. Louis the cheapest?

Flights from Tampa to St. Louis are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 61% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to St. Louis

 
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.

Key details for Tampa to St. Louis flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$101
Beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Tampa to St. Louis

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Your Tampa to St. Louis 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 Tampa to St. Louis?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tampa to St. Louis:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 8:17 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 12:42 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 32m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Tampa to St. Louis?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Tampa to St. Louis.

  • How long is a flight from Tampa to St. Louis?

    A nonstop flight from Tampa to St. Louis takes 2h 32m, covering 870 miles.

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

    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 St. Louis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Tampa to St. Louis range from $314 to $542, with an average of $408 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Tampa to St. Louis flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 74% above the $408 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Tampa to St. Louis?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $327 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $453 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Tampa to St. Louis?

    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 Tampa to St. Louis?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Tampa to St. Louis spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Tampa to St. Louis flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Tampa to St. Louis looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tampa to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $140, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL)?

    Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tampa to St. Louis?

    Flights from Tampa to St. Louis usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tampa to St. Louis pass through?

    One-stop flights from Tampa to St. Louis most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 63% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tampa to St. Louis?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Tampa to St. Louis. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $490, a difference of $102.

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

  • What airlines fly from Tampa to St. Louis?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Tampa and St. Louis.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Tampa to St. Louis?

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 03m, compared with 4h 41m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 30m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • What is the time difference between Tampa and St. Louis?

    St. Louis is 1 hour behind Tampa (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in St. Louis?

    Some of the most popular sights in St. Louis are Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center and America's Center Convention Complex. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Tampa to St. Louis flights?

    Among airlines operating Tampa to St. Louis 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 Tampa to St. Louis flights?

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

    • Southwest: 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.

  • What are the transport options to get from the city center to Tampa International Airport?

    There are a few different transport options to get from the city center to Tampa International Airport. The first option is to take a taxi or an Uber. This is the most expensive option, butalso the most convenient. The second option is to take the bus. This is a cheaper option, but it is not as convenient. The third option is to take the train. This is the cheapest option, but it is also the least convenient. The duration of the bus ride is about 30min. The duration of the train ride is about 45min.

  • What are the transport options to get from the St Louis Missouri International Airport to the city center?

    There are a few different ways to get from the St. Louis Missouri International Airport to the city center. You can take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft. You can also take the MetroLink light rail system. The MetroLink has two different lines that go to the airport: the Red Line and the Blue Line. The Red Line goes to the city center, while the Blue Line goes to the suburbs. You can also take a bus, but there are only a few routes that go to the airport and they might not be very convenient. It is up to you to choose the most convenient one for you.

  • Are there mobile charging spots in Tampa International Airport?

    Yes, there are multiple mobile charging spots in Tampa International Airport. The airport has a dedicated cell phone charging station near the check-in counters on the first level of the main terminal. There are also charging stations located at each of the airport's four security checkpoints. Inside the airside terminals, there are a number of seating areas with built-in USB ports and standard electrical outlets. In addition, a number of the airport's restaurants and cafes offer charging stations for guests' use.

  • Are there lounges in Tampa International Airport?

    There are several lounges in Tampa International Airport. The airport has a variety of amenities for travelers, including several lounges. The lounges vary in terms of amenities and services, but all offer a place to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the airport.

Your guide to booking Tampa to St. Louis 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $388, about $102 less than Monday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 61% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tampa to St. Louis trip for December. Fares historically average $266 round-trip in that month - typically $275 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $327 round-trip on this route - about $126 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 Lambert-St Louis Airport.

    • Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
    • Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport
    • Hyatt Select St. Louis Airport
  • There is a business center in Tampa International Airport (TPA). It is located in the main terminal near the baggage claim area. The business center has a variety of services including faxing, photocopying, and shipping. There is also a conference room that can be rented for meetings or events..
  • There are a few different places where you can charge your mobile device at Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL). There are a few different options for charging, including USB charging ports, electrical outlets, and wireless charging stations.
  • There is free Wi-Fi in Lambert St Louis Missouri International Airport. However, the strength and quality of the signal may vary depending on your location within the airport. Additionally, there is a playground located in terminal 2 near gate E.
  • There are several restaurants in Tampa International Airport. There is a Burger King, a Chick-fil-A, a Wendy's, and a few others.
  • There are no onsite hotels in Tampa International Airport. The closest hotel is the Tampa Airport Marriott, which is located about 1.5 miles from the airport.

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