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Tampa.£75 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Tue, 24 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From £75, select.
Tampa.£76 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Tue, 22 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From £76, select.
Tampa.£77 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From £77, select.
Tampa.£77 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From £77, select.
Tampa.£79 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Sep, returning Sat, 20 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From £79, select.
Tampa.£79 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Aug, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From £79, select.
Tampa.£83 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From £83, select.
Tampa.£97 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Tampa International on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From £97, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Tampa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit to Tampa flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Jun
from £75
Jul
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Aug
from £101
Sep
from £79
Oct
from £97
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Detroit to Tampa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£75
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week99

Finding cheap flights from Detroit to Tampa: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Tampa: Tampa Peter O'Knight, Tampa International, St. Pete–Clearwater International, Lakeland, and Sarasota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit to Tampa is £75. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit to Tampa.
Delta, WestJet and Spirit Airlines fly direct from Detroit to Tampa.
As of May 2025, there are 99 flights per week flying from Detroit to Tampa.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Tampa is usually June.
If you're flying from Detroit, the cheapest airport near Tampa is Tampa International – which is 5.0 miles away from the centre of Tampa. We've found flights into this airport from £75.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Detroit to Tampa on Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tampa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tampa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tampa, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in November. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 11°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Tampa is Spirit Airlines .

Travelling from Detroit to Tampa: what you need to know

  • Many exciting adventures set off from Detroit's main airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Check out the options for booking a flight from Detroit to Tampa departing from this terminal.

  • The primary gateways to Tampa are Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

  • Jump on a direct Detroit to Tampa flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • Detroit and Tampa are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.

  • The most popular route for flights from Detroit to Tampa is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to {"defaultCase":"Tampa International Airport","accusativeCase":"Tampa International Airport","nominativeCase":"Tampa International Airport","dativeCase":"Tampa International Airport"} (TPA). Pick from 38 services connecting these two airports each week.

  • Leave enough time to get on your Detroit to Tampa flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're flying during a popular month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Christmas and New Year.

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit to Tampa

  • At the moment, £38 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Detroit to Tampa. The cheapest price for a return flight is £75. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book two months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Detroit to Tampa flights.

  • May is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Detroit to Tampa. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from Detroit to Tampa is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' Detroit to Tampa flights.

Flying from Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • If you're searching for a direct flight from Detroit to Tampa, you can depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Fly from DTW to Tampa International Airport (TPA) without any stops.

  • Popular carriers that offer direct Detroit to Tampa plane tickets from DTW include:

  • Located around 18 miles from central Detroit, DTW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Detroit to Tampa? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

  • 75.1% of flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

Arriving in Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • The distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa is roughly 5 miles. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Detroit to Tampa. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TPA instead:

  • Grab a Tampa International Airport rental car and discover Tampa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are leading providers to choose from here.

  • For the best deal, reserve your ride from Tampa International Airport about one week in advance of your Detroit to Tampa flight.

  • The street address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is about 15 miles from the centre of Tampa. Once you've hopped off your flight from Detroit to Tampa, it takes approximately 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from Budget, Alamo and Avis.

  • Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from PIE in advance so you can just pick up the keys and get on your way.

  • The address for St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.

Best time to go to Tampa

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Detroit to Tampa. To avoid the crowds, visit Tampa in May.

  • The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Detroit to Tampa ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • Look for cheap flights from Detroit to Tampa in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

More about Tampa

  • After booking your flight from Detroit to Tampa, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tampa:

  • All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium are attractions you won't want to skip in Tampa.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Tampa, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 170 miles north to Jacksonville to check off its must-visit sights. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, consider Miami, roughly 210 miles south-east of Tampa. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are among its highlights.

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