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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £38. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.£36 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Feb, returning Sun, 22 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Tampa International on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £36, select.
Chicago.£36 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Tampa International on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £36, select.
Chicago.£38 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Sun, 25 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Tampa International on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £38, select.
Chicago.£43 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Feb, returning Tue, 3 Mar.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Chicago.£45 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £45, select.
Chicago.£79 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec, returning Wed, 7 Jan.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £79, select.
Chicago.£82 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Dec, returning Mon, 12 Jan.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Mon, 22 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £82, select.
Chicago.£119 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £119, select.
Chicago.£129 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Dec, returning Wed, 31 Dec.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £129, select.
Chicago.£134 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £134, select.
Chicago.£140 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £140, select.
Chicago.£142 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Dec, returning Wed, 31 Dec.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Mon, 22 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £142, select.
Chicago.£216 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £216, select.
Chicago.£240 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £240, select.
Chicago.£240 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £240, select.
Chicago.£240 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £240, select.
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Cheapest deal£36
Cheapest monthFebruary
Average flight duration3 hours and 5 minutes
Most popular airlineUnited

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International flights are currently cheapest in February.
Dec
from £129
Jan
from £38
Feb
from £36
Mar
from £45
Apr
from £134
May
from £240
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from £240
Jul
from £216
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Direct flights from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International

Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Tampa to Chicago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chicago O'Hare International.

Finding cheap flights from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International is £36. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International.
American Airlines, United and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International.
As of December 2025, there are 313 flights per week flying from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International.
The cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago O'Hare International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago O'Hare International is Frontier Airlines .

Travelling from Tampa to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know

  • Your next great adventure starts at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Check out your options for booking a flight from Tampa to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) departing from either of these bases.

  • 3 hours is the average duration of a direct Tampa to O'Hare International Airport flight.

  • Chicago is one hour behind Tampa. O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. There are 54 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Frontier Airlines at 10:34pm. Choose the first TPA to ORD departure operated by Spirit Airlines at 5am if you're aiming for an earlier start.

  • Your flight from Tampa to ORD won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.

Airports in Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • Go straight to your destination from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Nonstop flights from Tampa to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) can be booked from here.

  • Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Tampa to O'Hare International Airport out of TPA include:

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with United Airlines from TPA to ORD.

  • United Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • Travelling from central Tampa to TPA takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Tampa to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Tampa International Airport:

  • 78.59% of flights leaving from Tampa International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago

  • The centre of Chicago is around 16 miles from O'Hare International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.

  • It'll take around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • At the moment, £18 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to O'Hare International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £36. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Tampa to ORD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Tampa to O'Hare International Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Tampa to ORD.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Tampa to O'Hare International Airport.

The best time to fly from Tampa to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • It's time to decide when to book your flight from Tampa to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). August is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Tampa to ORD plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Tampa to O'Hare International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).

More about Chicago

Explore more of the United States

  • Chicago will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 290 kms (180 miles) south-east of Chicago, a visit to Indianapolis will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.

  • Around 121 kms (75 miles) north of Chicago, Milwaukee is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.

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