Cheap flights from Tampa to Chicago from $140 PIE, TPA → ORD, RFD
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Tampa International Airport (TPA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The cheapest return found recently is $140 with Allegiant Air, 15 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $140, 15 Jan 2027 to 19 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $161 to $225
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $140 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $161 to $225.
Cheapest return found recently
$140
15 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 · Allegiant Air
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) → Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Leaves 6:25 a.m. · Return leaves 4:47 p.m. · 16 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$259
28 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Tampa International Airport (TPA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Leaves 8:55 p.m. · Return leaves 6:08 a.m. · 6 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$140 15 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $140 to $286.
At $140, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 24 Dec to 15 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec – 30 Dec | $168 | Frontier Airlines | Tampa International Airport (TPA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $259 | Frontier Airlines | Tampa International Airport (TPA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $213 | Frontier Airlines | Tampa International Airport (TPA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 | $140 | Allegiant Air | St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) → Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $140.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air.
Premium cabin fares from Tampa to Chicago
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 15 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Tampa to Chicago?
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Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 33% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $231 | $202 | +49% | 30 |
| 7–13 days | $221 | $199 | +43% | 34 |
| 14–29 days | $194 | $147 | +25% | 43 |
| 30–59 days | $168 | $147 | +8% | 37 |
| 60–89 days | $155 | $140 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $340 | $340 | +119% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $320 | $320 | +107% | 7 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Orlando → Chicago
124 km from Tampa
$103
$37 less than flying from Tampa
14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 · SFB → RFD · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Sarasota → Chicago
68 km from Tampa
$192
$52 more than flying from Tampa
29 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · SRQ → RFD · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Tampa to Chicago?
The cheapest return found recently is $140 with Allegiant Air, 15 Jan 2027 to 19 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $161 to $225.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Chicago?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $140, 15 Jan 2027 to 19 Jan 2027, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Tampa to Chicago?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 33% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Tampa to Chicago?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $259 with Frontier Airlines, 28 Dec to 3 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Tampa to Chicago?
Between 24 Dec and 15 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Allegiant Air on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work