Cheap flights from Detroit to Tampa from $72 DTW → TPA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $72 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $72, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $72 found in the last 7 days
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $91 to $155.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$72
11 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Leaves 9:45 p.m. · 26 h 42 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$72 11 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 27 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $72 to $142.
At $72, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.
27 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 13 Nov to 26 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $97 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | stops unknown | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $131 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Dec | $72 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $228 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $72.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Detroit to Tampa
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 11 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Detroit to Tampa?
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (27 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $142 | $97 | +37% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $104 | $90 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $136 | $72 | +31% | 9 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Cleveland → Tampa
145 km from Detroit
$107
8 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 · CLE → TPA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Detroit → Orlando
124 km from Tampa
$226
21 Nov – 1 Dec · DTW → MCO · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Cleveland → Tampa
145 km from Detroit
$60
$12 less than flying from Detroit
8 Jan 2027 · CLE → TPA · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Detroit → Orlando
124 km from Tampa
$113
$41 more than flying to Tampa
20 Dec · DTW → MCO · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Flint → Tampa
92 km from Detroit
$258
$186 more than flying from Detroit
18 Nov · FNT → PIE · 2 stops
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 11 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a one-way flight from Detroit to Tampa?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $72 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $91 to $155.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Tampa?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $72, 11 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Tampa?
In 27 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Tampa?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 11 Dec, takes 26 h 42 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Detroit to Tampa?
Between 13 Nov and 26 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 4 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work