Chicago (ORD) to Tampa (TPA) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 48 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,012-mile flight takes about 2h 44m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,012 mi · 1,629 km
- Flight time
- 2h 44m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying ORD to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 28 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Airbus A321 | 219,172 | 2h 49m |
| American Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 162,210 | 2h 39m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 39,411 | 2h 38m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 25,150 | 2h 39m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 26,365 | 2h 48m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to TPA flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:15am and the last at 5:59pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2326United Airlines | 7:15am | 11:11am | 31 | 91% |
| AA 2920American Airlines | 8:41am | 12:28pm | 31 | 79% |
| UA 1834United Airlines | 10:55am | 2:51pm | 31 | 82% |
| AA 2768American Airlines | 1:36pm | 5:25pm | 4 | 62% |
| AA 1101American Airlines | 1:59pm | 5:48pm | 27 | 61% |
| UA 1057United Airlines | 2:30pm | 6:24pm | 10 | 75% |
| UA 1393United Airlines | 4:30pm | 8:26pm | 21 | 66% |
| UA 2865United Airlines | 5:56pm | 9:49pm | 10 | 70% |
| AA 353American Airlines | 5:59pm | 9:48pm | 31 | 59% |
Is ORD to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 3,174 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (86%), those around 2pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,443 | 78% | 17 min | 0.6% |
| American Airlines | 1,158 | 68% | 24 min | 1.9% |
| Spirit Airlines | 221 | 67% | 30 min | 3.6% |
| Southwest Airlines | 214 | 71% | 27 min | 0.9% |
| Frontier Airlines | 138 | 71% | 55 min | 4.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 431 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 171 | 78% | |
| 9am to 10am | 209 | 78% | |
| 10am to 11am | 217 | 76% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 411 | 81% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 265 | 66% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 378 | 61% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 259 | 77% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 72 | 66% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 225 | 65% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 406 | 64% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 228 | 34,304 | |
| September 2025 | 206 | 30,267 | |
| October 2025 | 239 | 37,803 | |
| November 2025 | 269 | 37,970 | |
| December 2025 | 331 | 48,188 | |
| January 2026 | 295 | 37,354 | |
| February 2026 | 285 | 42,322 | |
| March 2026 | 328 | 52,481 | |
| April 2026 | 314 | 45,204 | |
| May 2026 | 247 | 38,843 | |
| June 2026 | 210 | 34,357 | |
| July 2026 | 214 | 33,364 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.