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Cheap flights from St. Louis to Tampa

870 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: St. Louis to Tampa at a glance

870 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~78 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Tampa (TPA) cover 870 miles (1,399 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from St. Louis to Tampa covers 870 miles (1,400 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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STL (0 mi)TPA (870 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 870 miles. Direct carriers include FL and WN.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly St. Louis → Tampa. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
FLDirect
WNDirect
Baggage on St. Louis → Tampa: on this route, FL typically includes a carry-on, while WN may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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St. Louis to Tampa — quick answers

How far is St. Louis from Tampa by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from St. Louis (STL) to Tampa (TPA) is 870 miles (1,399 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from St. Louis to Tampa?

The average nonstop flight time from STL to TPA is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from St. Louis to Tampa?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: FL, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: St. Louis → Tampa

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~78 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Tampa — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 32 of 60 routes from St. Louis
Airline network
WN: 33 destinations from STL; FL: 23 destinations from STL
Alternative origin airports
IND (Indianapolis, 228 mi); MCI (Kansas City, 236 mi); MDW (Chicago, 251 mi)
Alternative destination airports
MCO (Orlando, 81 mi); RSW (Fort Myers, 110 mi); PBI (West Palm Beach, 174 mi)
Nearby destinations
Orlando, United States (81 mi); Fort Myers, United States (110 mi); West Palm Beach, United States (174 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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