$79 Cheap American Airlines flights Tampa (TPA) to Chicago (ORD)

Landing cheap one-way American Airlines flights from TPA to ORD from $79 on Expedia is a breeze — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Alternatively, check out our affordable return fares from $157 for your next exciting vacation.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

January is one of the most affordable months to jet away to Chicago with American Airlines. You could also find excellent prices on one-way and round-trip fares in February.

Begin your search one to three months ahead of your travel date to find cheaper fares on American Airlines flights from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance compared to last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also cut costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Get the timing right, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic journeys.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

American Airlines offers direct flights from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), with 18 weekly departures. Just apply the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters while searching on Expedia to show all direct American Airlines flights to ORD.

Depart Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) for O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) on a direct American Airlines flight, and you’ll be in the air for approximately 3h 3m.

If you’re looking for flexibility, Wednesday offers the most choice for American Airlines flights from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). You can select from 3 different departures.

The first flight from TPA to ORD with American Airlines leaves at 7:00AM UTC-5. You’ll touch down at 9:05AM UTC-6. The last American Airlines flight of the day takes off at 5:44PM UTC-5 and arrives at 7:45PM UTC-6. With approximately 20% fewer cancellations for departures before noon, jetting out early is generally the best option.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Many American Airlines flights from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to Chicago touch down at O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). This is the airline’s primary gateway here. It’s also worth checking Expedia for flights to nearby airports such as Midway Intl. Airport (MDW), as fares may be lower.

For the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) route, American Airlines typically uses Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A319 planes. Remember that last-minute changes can occur for operational demands, meaning your flight could be on another aircraft.

Depending on the ticket type you purchased, a fee typically applies if you cancel or change your booking more than 24 hours after confirmation. To secure plane tickets with more flexibility, select our “No cancel fee” or “Changes included” filter while looking for flights. For additional information on canceling or changing your reservation, head to “Trips,” select your flight and tick “Manage Booking.”