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Cheapest round-trip
$88
Typical prices: $263-$510
Frontier
Sun 10/14Fri 10/19
TPA - STL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$257
Typical prices: $316-$563
Southwest
Sun 12/2Wed 12/5
TPA - STL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h 28m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 68% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 39% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $186 (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

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:08 am - 5:40 pmTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
11h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:35 pm - 11:45 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
16h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$88Frontier
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16
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5:11 pm - 5:40 pmTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
25h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:44 pm - 11:49 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
16h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$89Frontier
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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10:55 pm - 5:40 pmTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
19h 45m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:35 pm - 11:45 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
16h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$194Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
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6:00 am - 12:09 pmTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:27 am - 12:06 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
4h 39m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$217American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 9
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2:26 pm - 7:39 pmTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 12:51 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
5h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$217American Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18
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12:50 pm - 5:40 pmTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:00 pm - 7:22 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
28h 22m2 stops Jonesboro Nashville Intl
$230Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 7:35 amTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 25mnonstop
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7:15 am - 10:30 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
2h 15mnonstop
$257Southwest
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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6:10 am - 7:35 amTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 25mnonstop
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4:50 pm - 8:10 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
2h 20mnonstop
$257Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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7:20 am - 11:29 amTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 1:15 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
6h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$277Delta
Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 27
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6:20 am - 10:48 amTPA  Tampa-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 12:13 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-TPA Tampa
5h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$277Delta
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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 $263 to $510. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $88, 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, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to St. Louis. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 22% higher.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to St. Louis at $242 round-trip.
•July ($482) and August ($473) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 99% 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 68% 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

$42
Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 19% 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 8:13 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 12:38 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 28m.

  • 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 28m, 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 $263 to $510, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $263 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 55% above the $395 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 $186 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), compared to $442 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%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Tampa to St. Louis flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Tampa to St. Louis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • 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 $111, which is 46% 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 starting from around $31 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) - 51% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% 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 28% on flights from Tampa to St. Louis. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $350 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $482, a difference of $132.

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

  • 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 45m 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
    • 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.

  • 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $350, about $132 less than Monday fares (27% 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 68% 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 November. Fares historically average $242 round-trip in that month - typically $240 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $186 round-trip on this route - about $255 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.

    • Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport
    • Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
    • DoubleTree by Hilton 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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