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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dayton International Airport to Tampa? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $162. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tampa.$122 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Dayton International on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $122, select.
Tampa.$135 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Dayton International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $135, select.
Tampa.$148 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Dayton International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.
Tampa.$162 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Dayton International on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
Tampa.$180 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Dayton International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.
Tampa.$182 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Dayton International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.
Tampa.$182 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Dayton International on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.
Tampa.$197 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Dayton International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
Tampa.$233 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Dayton International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $233, select.
Tampa.$236 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Dayton International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $236, select.
Tampa.$262 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Dayton International on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $262, select.
Tampa.$386 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Dayton International on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Tampa International on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.
Tampa.$488 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Dayton International on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $488, select.
Tampa.$519 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Dayton International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Tampa International on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Dayton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $519, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dayton International to Tampa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dayton International to Tampa flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
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Jul
from $162
Aug
from $122
Sep
from $182
Oct
from $180
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Dec
from $236
Jan
from $197
Feb
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from $386
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Alternative Dayton International to Tampa routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Dayton International to Tampa? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Tampa Peter O'Knight

4km from central Tampa
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Tampa International

8km from central Tampa
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St. Pete–Clearwater International

22km from central Tampa
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Lakeland

44km from central Tampa
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Sarasota

62km from central Tampa
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Dayton to Tampa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$122
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airlineAllegiant Air
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Dayton International to Tampa: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Tampa: Tampa Peter O'Knight, Tampa International, St. Pete–Clearwater International, Lakeland, and Sarasota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Dayton International to Tampa is $122. 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.
2 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Dayton International to Tampa.
Allegiant Air flies direct from Dayton International to Tampa.
As of June 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Dayton International to Tampa.
The cheapest month to fly from Dayton International to Tampa is usually August.
If you're flying from Dayton International Airport, the cheapest airport near Tampa is St. Pete–Clearwater International – which is 22.4 km away from the centre of Tampa. We've found flights into this airport from $122.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dayton International Airport to Tampa on Friday, 7 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 16 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 Tampa 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 Tampa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tampa, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in November. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 11°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tampa.

Flying from James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Tampa: what you need to know

  • Tampa's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Dayton (the location of James M Cox Dayton International Airport).

  • For a relaxed start to your DAY to Tampa flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Direct James M Cox Dayton International Airport to Tampa tickets are available for booking. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is where you'll disembark.

  • Allegiant Air is a leading airline that offers direct flights from James M Cox Dayton International Airport to Tampa.

  • DAY is around 16 kilometres from central Dayton. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel close to DAY? If you're catching an early flight from James M Cox Dayton International Airport to Tampa, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

  • 76% of flights that take off from James M Cox Dayton International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find DAY at Terminal Building.

How to find the cheapest flights from James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Tampa

  • $61 is currently the best price for a one-way James M Cox Dayton International Airport to Tampa flight. A return plane ticket starts from $122. These prices may change based on availability.

  • Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from DAY to Tampa.

  • The best month for finding cheap James M Cox Dayton International Airport to Tampa tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from DAY to Tampa is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a better deal is available.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from James M Cox Dayton International Airport to Tampa by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) to the centre of Tampa takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.

  • Getting there on public transport takes about 35 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from James M Cox Dayton International Airport to Tampa. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TPA instead:

  • Reserving your vehicle from Tampa International Airport around one week before your flight from DAY to Tampa can help you lock in the lowest rate.

  • The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

  • Central Tampa is around 32 kilometres from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). After your flight from James M Cox Dayton International Airport to Tampa has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 35 minutes.

  • The journey will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Following your DAY to Tampa flight, rest your head at a hotel near PIE. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's available, by reserving your ride from PIE before your arrival. You'll also avoid paying extra, especially when the airport is busy.

  • The address for St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.

Best time to go to Tampa

  • December is the quietest month for flights from James M Cox Dayton International Airport to Tampa, while March is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Tampa based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your James M Cox Dayton International Airport to Tampa plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DAY to Tampa in January when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).

More about Tampa

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Tampa right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from James M Cox Dayton International Airport to Tampa:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. The Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens Tampa and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are major attractions which should feature on every Tampa itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • Tampa will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north of Tampa, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, consider Miami, roughly 338 kilometres southeast of Tampa. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are key reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Dayton to Tampa

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