American AirlinesAA
Flights AA2920 08:41 daily · AA1101 13:59 daily · AA353 17:59 daily
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Direct flights from Chicago (ORD) to Tampa (TPA): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 86% of the last 7 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 15 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 7 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,631 km, an estimated 2 hours 35 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Chicago and Tampa. Updated 19 August 2026 at 06:12 UTC.
ORD
Chicago
disrupted · +100
TPA
Tampa
smooth · +0
1,631 km · ~2h 35m est.
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
86% on time
of the last 7 operated ORD → TPA flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −15 min. 0 of 7 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Search live fares for this route →Median arrival−15 minacross the last 7 operated legs
Flight time~2h 35mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Current nonstop fares
ORD → TPA · one way · economy · 1 adult
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The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
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Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at ORD and TPA: 48% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +17 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Chicago to Tampa route actually runs
Pro Flight Search tracks every published board update for nonstop ORD to TPA flights: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises. Fares link straight to the operating airline with no markups.
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ORD to TPA questions
Is ORD–TPA running on time right now?
Significant delay risk. The departure side at ORD is the weaker end, route health score 50/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on ORD–TPA?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:41 and evening departures around 17:59 from ORD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the TPA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from ORD to TPA?
Great-circle distance is 1,631 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 145–170 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does ORD–TPA fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 42 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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