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Cheap Flights from St Louis (STL) to Tampa (TPA)

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Tampa.$209 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from St Louis on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in St Louis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $209, select.
Tampa.$210 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from St Louis on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in St Louis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $210, select.
Tampa.$272 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from St Louis on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in St Louis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $272, select.
Tampa.$285 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 8 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from St Louis on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in St Louis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.
Tampa.$382 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul, returning Thu, 31 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from St Louis on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in St Louis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $382, select.
Tampa.$408 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from St Louis on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in St Louis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $408, select.
Tampa.$469 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from St Louis on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in St Louis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.
Tampa.$636 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jul, returning Thu, 31 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from St Louis on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in St Louis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $636, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from St Louis to Tampa International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like St Louis to Tampa International flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
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Direct flights from St Louis to Tampa International

St Louis to Tampa International: Alternative routes

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

St Louis to Tampa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$209
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week25

Finding cheap flights from St Louis to Tampa International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from St Louis to Tampa International is $209. 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 17 minutes is the average flight time from St Louis to Tampa International.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from St Louis to Tampa International.
As of July 2025, there are 25 flights per week flying from St Louis to Tampa International.
The cheapest month to fly from St Louis to Tampa International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from St Louis Airport to Tampa International Airport on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 17 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 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 Tampa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tampa International.

Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tampa International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Tampa's timezone is UTC-4, making Tampa one hour ahead of St Louis.

  • Flights from STL to TPA start from 05:45 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last departure is at 21:05 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 16 weekly Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tampa International Airport flights.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your STL to TPA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring Tampa (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tampa International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • Southwest Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • With 77.96% of its services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating STL to TPA flights.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tampa International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between STL and TPA include:

    • Nashville International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • Right now, $104 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $209. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from STL to TPA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tampa International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from STL to TPA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tampa International Airport.

Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)

Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa

  • TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.

  • Tampa International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Tampa. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tampa International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Tampa in May.

  • Lock in your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tampa International Airport for August if you want to explore Tampa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from STL to TPA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited Tampa, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its top attractions. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa, Miami is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.

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