Direct flights from Chicago to Tampa

  • Usually $331 round trip
  • ~8 flights a day
  • 6 airlines

Flying in January rather than October typically saves $97 on this route ($296 against $393).

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When the nonstops leave

Typical weekly schedule · 56 flights per week (~8 per day) · Updated 102d ago

Morning before noon 4 a day
7:31 AM 11:19 AM
9:05 AM 9:41 AM
Afternoon noon – 6 PM 3 a day
2:30 PM 5:56 PM
1:36 PM
Evening after 6 PM 1 a day
8:29 PM
American Airlines
United Airlines

More nonstops from Chicago

ORD → ATL Atlanta 10 airlines ORD → LAS Las Vegas 6 airlines ORD → MIA Miami 6 airlines ORD → PUJ Punta Cana 6 airlines ORD → FLL Fort Lauderdale 5 airlines ORD → JFK New York 5 airlines ORD → LGA New York 5 airlines ORD → MEX Mexico City 5 airlines TPA → ORD The return trip ORD All nonstops from Chicago TPA All nonstops from Tampa

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Tampa?

Yes. 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 $331, with recent bookable fares from $210. Fares last checked 18 October 2026.

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 several times daily — 56 flights per week (~8 per day).

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 $200, with a typical fare around $331. Based on 209 recent fare combinations.

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

Across the 4 departure months we currently track, January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Chicago to Tampa, with typical fares around $296 — versus about $393 in October 2026, the most expensive.