Direct flights from Chicago to Tampa

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Chicago

United States

United States

MDW

Midway International Airport

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Tampa

United States

United States

TPA

Tampa International Airport

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Distance
998 miles  ·  (1,606 km)
Flight time
2 hours and 35 minutes
Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

Chicago to Tampa Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Tampa. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MDW to TPA, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Tampa

What is the best time to visit Tampa?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Tampa is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Tampa any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Chicago to Tampa

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to Tampa

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Chicago MDW to Tampa TPA, which is Southwest Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Tampa

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Chicago to Tampa Flights

Flights from MDW to TPA are operated 22 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 05:00 - 21:20. The earliest flight departs at 05:00, the last flight departs at 21:20. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Tampa takes 2 hours and 35 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Tampa is 998 miles (or 1,606 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Tampa?

There are 2 airports in Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

How many flights per week are there from MDW to TPA?

There are 22 flights per week flying from Chicago to Tampa (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Tampa?

2 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Tampa.

How far is Tampa from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to Tampa is 998 miles (1,606 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from MDW airport to TPA airport?

Southwest Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago to Tampa.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to Tampa?

There are no alliances flying direct from Chicago to Tampa at the moment.

What classes are available from Chicago to Tampa?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to Tampa?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Tampa:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to Tampa?

The earliest flight departs at 05:00 from Chicago and arrives at 08:30 at Tampa.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to Tampa?

The latest flight departs at 21:20 from Chicago and arrives at 00:55 at Tampa.

Non-stop flights from MDW to TPA

998 miles (1,606 km)  ·  2h 35m

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