Cheap Flights from DTW to TPA: When to Fly from Detroit to Tampa

 

The cheapest times to fly from DTW to TPA are

• January 1st to February 4th
• April 23rd to May 6th
• August 6th to November 18th
• December 3rd to December 16th

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 DTW to TPA is late September. Prices can be as high as $521 for Sunday flights during late December, or as low as $157 for Tuesday flights around late September.

 

When to Fly to Tampa

Flying from Detroit, MI (DTW) to Tampa, FL (TPA) will usually cost between $172 to $377 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late September with an average ticket price of $171. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $408. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $237 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $208 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DTW to TPA flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the DTW to TPA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Detroit. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.13, which is far 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 $79 (29%) 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 $190. Return trip prices are from the TPA to DTW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DTW 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 45 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 12 major airlines flying this route most often: American, China Eastern, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Tampa International Airport to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 985 miles or 1585 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DTW to TPA flight is about 2 hour 45 minutes.

How many flights go between Detroit, MI and Tampa, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 61 available flights from DTW to TPA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from DTW to TPA tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 35% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 3% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave TPA heading for DTW about 13 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Tampa, FL is about 12 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 13 minutes late
• Spirit: 12 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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