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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 5:59 am and lands at 8:53 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:49 am.

The flight takes about 2h 54m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa.

A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa takes 2h 54m, covering 2,624 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa range from C$ 305 to C$ 563, with an average of C$ 423 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 305 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the C$ 423 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 250 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to C$ 427 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa flights are:

• United Airlines: 84% on time
• Frontier: 82% on time
• Southwest: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 217, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Priceless
• Dollar
• Via Car Rental
• Thrifty

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 35m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 393 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 500, a difference of C$ 108.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Tampa. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 07m, compared with 5h 21m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 30m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Riverwalk, and Amalie Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tampa flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.