Tampa (TPA) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Tampa International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 48 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,012-mile flight takes about 3h 4m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,012 mi · 1,629 km
- Flight time
- 3h 4m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying TPA to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 27 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A321 | 215,724 | 3h 7m |
| American Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 160,451 | 3h 1m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 38,888 | 3h 3m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 26,244 | 3h 2m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 25,203 | 3h 6m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
TPA to ORD flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:23am and the last at 7:42pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 354American Airlines | 6:23am | 8:30am | 31 | 93% |
| UA 2620United Airlines | 7:30am | 9:33am | 21 | 91% |
| UA 2804United Airlines | 7:50am | 10:00am | 8 | 95% |
| UA 2223United Airlines | 12:17pm | 2:20pm | 31 | 79% |
| AA 818American Airlines | 1:43pm | 3:53pm | 27 | 58% |
| AA 2834American Airlines | 1:49pm | 3:59pm | 4 | 63% |
| UA 1010United Airlines | 4:23pm | 6:31pm | 31 | 59% |
| AA 2768American Airlines | 6:30pm | 9:01pm | 4 | 61% |
| AA 1101American Airlines | 7:13pm | 9:30pm | 27 | 55% |
| UA 2801United Airlines | 7:42pm | 9:53pm | 10 | 63% |
Is TPA to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 3,171 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (92%), those around 4pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,442 | 74% | 22 min | 0.6% |
| American Airlines | 1,157 | 74% | 25 min | 1.9% |
| Spirit Airlines | 220 | 66% | 30 min | 4.1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 214 | 68% | 20 min | 0.9% |
| Frontier Airlines | 138 | 67% | 51 min | 5.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 249 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 431 | 88% | |
| 8am to 9am | 120 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 158 | 83% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 155 | 74% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 490 | 79% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 201 | 75% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 255 | 63% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 434 | 56% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 225 | 58% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 271 | 60% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 221 | 34,115 | |
| September 2025 | 204 | 29,915 | |
| October 2025 | 236 | 35,522 | |
| November 2025 | 271 | 37,057 | |
| December 2025 | 328 | 41,871 | |
| January 2026 | 288 | 39,694 | |
| February 2026 | 285 | 41,031 | |
| March 2026 | 324 | 50,404 | |
| April 2026 | 309 | 50,517 | |
| May 2026 | 247 | 40,709 | |
| June 2026 | 210 | 33,500 | |
| July 2026 | 212 | 32,357 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.