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$87
Frontier Airlines outward: May 3, 2023
3:41p MDW » 10:47p TPA
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (7h06m)
Frontier Airlines inbound: May 6, 2023
11:51p TPA » 2:37a MDW
Frontier Airlines direct (2h46m)
$184
Unknown Company outward: Apr 3, 2023
3:54a ORD » 12:59p TPA
Unknown Company 1 stop (9h05m)
Frontier Airlines inbound: Apr 5, 2023
2:10p TPA » 7:58p MDW
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (5h48m)
$198
Spirit Airlines outward: Apr 2, 2023
2:10p ORD » 4:56p TPA
Spirit Airlines direct (2h46m)
Frontier Airlines inbound: Apr 6, 2023
9:52p TPA » 2:31p ORD
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (16h39m)
$204
Unknown Company outward: Apr 3, 2023
3:54a ORD » 12:59p TPA
Unknown Company 1 stop (9h05m)
Frontier Airlines inbound: Apr 7, 2023
3:00a TPA » 4:28a MDW
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (25h28m)
$204
Unknown Company outward: Apr 3, 2023
3:54a ORD » 12:59p TPA
Unknown Company 1 stop (9h05m)
Frontier Airlines inbound: Apr 7, 2023
3:00a TPA » 4:28a MDW
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (25h28m)
$221
Frontier Airlines outward: Apr 2, 2023
1:00p MDW » 3:37p TPA
Frontier Airlines direct (2h37m)
Frontier Airlines inbound: Apr 7, 2023
8:07p TPA » 10:53p MDW
Frontier Airlines direct (2h46m)
$239
Unknown Company outward: Apr 3, 2023
3:54a ORD » 12:59p TPA
Unknown Company 1 stop (9h05m)
Frontier Airlines inbound: Apr 7, 2023
4:03a TPA » 6:49a MDW
Frontier Airlines direct (2h46m)
$263
Allegiant Air outward: Jun 30, 2023
3:31p RFD » 6:06p PIE
Allegiant Air direct (2h35m)
Allegiant Air inbound: Jul 3, 2023
12:00p PIE » 2:41p RFD
Allegiant Air direct (2h41m)
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Spirit Airlines
outbound: May 3, 2023
Spirit Airlines direct
return: May 6, 2023
Spirit Airlines 1 stop
Frontier Airlines
outbound: May 3, 2023
Frontier Airlines 1 stop
return: May 6, 2023
Frontier Airlines direct
United Airlines
outbound: May 3, 2023
United Airlines 1 stop
return: May 6, 2023
United Airlines direct
American Airlines
outbound: May 3, 2023
American Airlines 1 stop
return: May 6, 2023
American Airlines direct

Travel tips for flights Chicago - Tampa

Information on Tampa
Route

Average flight duration: 2h43m (direct flight)

  • Arrival city:
  • Tampa, USA
  • Airport(s):
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)
  • Local time:
  • Mar 23, 2023 4:45 AM, GMT-4
  • Weather:
  • min. 60ºF, max. 92ºF
  • Departure city:
  • Chicago, USA
  • Airport(s):
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Local time:
  • Mar 23, 2023 3:45 AM, GMT-5
  • Weather:
  • min. 33ºF, max. 43ºF

Why travel by plane from Chicago to Tampa?

With a drive of over 16 hours between Chicago and Tampa, the equivalent 2h 35m flight provides a quick way to travel between the two US cities. Not only is flying faster but, with the large number of low-cost airlines operating flights along the route from Chicago to Tampa, it can be a cheap option too. These include Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines; regular airlines such as American Airlines and United Airlines also operate flights from Chicago to Tampa for those wishing to travel in comfort. Flights depart from either Chicago O'Hare International Airport or Chicago Midway International Airport, and touch down in Tampa International Airport.

What is there for visitors to enjoy in Tampa?

Tampa, located in Florida on the Tampa Bay, is known as a family friendly vacation destination. Children will likely enjoy attractions such as Aventure Island, the Glazer Children's Museum and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Meanwhile, Tampa is also home to interesting museums such as the SS American Victory (a WWII victory ship with a museum on board) and the Tampa Museum of Art. Finish a day spent exploring Tampa with dinner and drinks in the historic neighborhood of Ybor City.