Find cheap airlines flights from Detroit to Tampa

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Detroit to Tampa, including Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Frontier Airlines.

Book direct flights from Detroit to Tampa: One way flights from $30, round trip flights from $59. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Detroit to Tampa are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Detroit to Tampa

The distance between Detroit and Tampa is approximately 1,598.18 km. It takes around 2 hours 43 minutes on average to fly from Detroit to Tampa. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight price$30
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$59
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,598.18 km
Average flight time2 hours 43 minutes
Popular airlineSpirit Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Tampa?

The cheapest time for Detroit to Tampa flights: Jan 4 to Jan 11 — one way flight prices from $30.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Detroit to Tampa, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Tampa (DTT-TPA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $30 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DTW to TPA on Mon, Jan 12), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $59 departing on Sun, Jan 18 and returning on Fri, Jan 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Detroit to Tampa with the following airlines, including: Spirit Airlines Frontier Airlines Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 43 minutes to fly from Detroit (DTT) to Tampa (TPA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Detroit to Tampa is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 46 flight per week flying from Detroit to Tampa. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Spirit Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NK630 (07:06) Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL2150 (07:25)
  • To find best deals on flights from Detroit to Tampa, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jan 12, with one-way flights priced at just $30.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Tampa travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Tampa is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit to Tampa on December 15, 2025 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $30.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Tampa, with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa International Airport (DTW-TPA) is by far the most common option on this route: Tampa International Airport (TPA) St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
  • The time difference between Tampa and Detroit is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.