Cheap Flights from DFW to TPA: When to Fly from Dallas to Tampa

 

The cheapest times to fly from DFW to TPA are

• August 6th to February 25th (except the weeks of November 19th, December 17th, and December 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DFW to TPA is mid to late August. Prices can be as high as $795 for Sunday flights during mid May, or as low as $161 for Tuesday flights around mid to late August.

 

When to Fly to Tampa

Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Tampa, FL (TPA) will usually cost between $176 to $418 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late August with an average ticket price of $179. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid May, with an average price of $443. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $264 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $280 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DFW to TPA flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DFW to TPA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DFW to TPA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Dallas. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.19, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $64 (20%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $257. Return trip prices are from the TPA to DFW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DFW to TPA can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 39 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DFW to TPA? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 10 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, China Eastern, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Qantas, Spirit, Sun Country Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Tampa International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 927 miles or 1492 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DFW to TPA?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DFW to TPA flight is about 2 hour 39 minutes.

How many flights go between Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Tampa, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 62 available flights from DFW to TPA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from DFW to TPA tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 33% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 14% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave TPA heading for DFW about 15 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Tampa, FL is about 14 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• American: 18 minutes late
• Spirit: 3 minutes early
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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