Direct flights from Chicago to Tampa ORD → TPA
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Tampa (TPA), several times daily. The flight takes about 2h 35m and covers 1,013 miles (1,631 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $271, with recent bookable fares from $182. Arrivals run on time 70.7% at ORD and 74.9% at TPA — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 158 recent fares across the next 60 days
What flexibility is worth here
Flying in January rather than November typically saves $41 on ORD → TPA.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 5 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 17+ nights typically costs $38 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 56 flights per week (~8 per day) · Updated 53d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Tampa?
Yes, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 3 more airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Tampa (TPA).
Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Tampa?
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago to Tampa.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Tampa?
The nonstop flight from Chicago to Tampa takes ~2h 35m (approximately 1631 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Chicago to Tampa?
Nonstop flights from Chicago to Tampa operate multiple daily — 56 flights per week (~8 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Chicago to Tampa?
Arrivals run on time 70.7% at ORD and 74.9% at TPA — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Chicago to Tampa?
Direct flights from Chicago to Tampa operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily and United Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa?
Round-trip flights from Chicago (ORD) to Tampa (TPA) start at $182, with a typical fare around $271. Based on 158 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tampa?
Across the 5 departure months we currently track, January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Chicago to Tampa, with typical fares around $235 — versus about $276 in November 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Chicago to Tampa?
Typical round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Tampa (TPA) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $264, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $235, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $226. Medians from 158 recent fare combinations.
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