Domestic route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Tampa
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA). 1,013 miles, 2h 25m nonstop.
ORD to TPA at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,013 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUANKMX4 airlinesAmerican, United, Spirit
- Nonstop flights per day
- 17all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- November 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday21% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadTampa vs Chicago
Chicago to Tampa
Round trips from $105
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Nov 18.
Cheapest month: November 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Tampa
4 airlines fly nonstop with 17 departures a day combined, plus 4 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via PHL, ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via BWI, ATL, BNA, STL · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Atlanta (ATL)DLWNF93 airlines
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
- Baltimore (BWI)WN1 airline
- Nashville (BNA)WN1 airline
- St. Louis (STL)WN1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United, Spirit and Breeze all fly ORD to TPA nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
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Search Chicago to TampaChicago to Tampa: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Tampa?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Tampa (TPA) takes about 2h 25m gate to gate, covering 1,013 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to TPA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Tampa (TPA), with 17 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ATL, DTW and BWI.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tampa?
Over the next six months, November 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Tampa (TPA), starting at $105 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Tampa flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Tampa?
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and TPA on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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