Flights Chicago → Tampa
As of November 2026, economy flights from Chicago to Tampa have a typical range USD 511–729, median USD 562. Full range across all 210 offers: USD 363–1782. We analyzed 210 offers from 6 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Chicago → Tampa
Based on 210 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Chicago → Tampa
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Chicago to Tampa cost?
Based on 210 offers · November 2026
Chicago to Tampa flights ranged from USD 363 to USD 1782 across 210 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 210 offers.
These 210 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 556 and USD 585
What hidden fees do Chicago to Tampa flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Chicago to Tampa routes. The breakdown below is based on 210 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 10 | 3% |
| Southwest | 90 | 18% |
| DL | 45 | 6% |
| WN | 7 | 1% |
Southwest: base ~USD 421 + fees USD 90 = ~USD 511 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 555 + fees USD 7 = ~USD 562 total.
Southwest's USD 90 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 134 base difference shrinks to USD 51 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Chicago to Tampa?
6 airlines flew Chicago to Tampa in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | 1 | — | 363 | 10 (3%) |
 F9|WN | 1 | — | 413 | n/a |
 Frontier | 4 | — | 417 | n/a |
 Southwest | 21 | 507–516 | 511 | 90 (18%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 149 | 556–650 | 562 | 7 (1%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 34 | 520–1147 | 584 | 45 (8%) |
Where do the best Chicago → Tampa prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Chicago to Tampa flights
- Full-service carriers on Chicago–Tampa cost 1.1x more than budget airlines (USD 499 vs USD 463 median; overall median USD 562).
- Southwest charges 12.4x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 90 vs USD 7 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 359 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 413. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Chicago to Tampa cost?
- Based on 210 offers analyzed, Chicago to Tampa flights range from USD 363 to USD 1782, with a median price of USD 562. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Chicago to Tampa flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 22 to the base fare on Chicago to Tampa flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Chicago to Tampa including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on Chicago to Tampa at USD 363 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Chicago–Tampa flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 413. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Chicago to Tampa routes?
- Chicago to Tampa has 6 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 363 to USD 1782 across 210 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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