Cheap flights from Chicago to Tampa from $74 MDW, ORD, RFD → PIE, TPA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $120 to $259.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

370 fares on 15 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $168.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $58 to $100.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

26 fares on 9 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $74.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Chicago to Tampa?

The cheapest return found recently is $228 with Allegiant Air, 18 Dec to 19 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $168 with Frontier Airlines, 9 Dec to 18 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $184 to $264.

How much is a one-way flight from Chicago to Tampa?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $74 with Allegiant Air, 25 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $84 to $109.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tampa?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $168, 9 Dec to 18 Dec, found 7 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $74, 25 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Tampa?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Tampa?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $228 with Allegiant Air, 18 Dec to 19 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $74 with Allegiant Air, 25 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Chicago to Tampa

How long is the flight from Chicago to Tampa?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Allegiant Air on 25 Nov, takes 2 h 37 min from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tampa?

Between 15 Nov and 18 Apr 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 10 of the 15 departure dates we hold, Allegiant Air on 4 and American Airlines on 1. Between 13 Nov and 3 Mar 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 9 departure dates we hold, and Allegiant Air on 4.