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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Indianapolis Airport to Tampa? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM468. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tampa.RM468 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM468, select.
Tampa.RM481 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Feb, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM481, select.
Tampa.RM530 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Thu, 26 Feb.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM530, select.
Tampa.RM552 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM552, select.
Tampa.RM630 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM630, select.
Tampa.RM669 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM669, select.
Tampa.RM735 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM735, select.
Tampa.RM749 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM749, select.
Tampa.RM750 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 14 May, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM750, select.
Tampa.RM768 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM768, select.
Tampa.RM786 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Fri, 29 May.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 14 May, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM786, select.
Tampa.RM792 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Feb, returning Sat, 28 Feb.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM792, select.
Tampa.RM804 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM804, select.
Tampa.RM926 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM926, select.
Tampa.RM958 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM958, select.
Tampa.RM1,028 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,028, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Tampa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Indianapolis to Tampa flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from RM530
Mar
from RM468
Apr
from RM749
May
from RM786
Jun
from RM630
Jul
from RM735
Aug
from RM1,186
Sep
from RM1,117
Oct
from RM1,306
Nov
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Jan
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Direct flights from Indianapolis to Tampa

Alternative Indianapolis to Tampa routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Indianapolis to Tampa? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Tampa Peter O'Knight

4km from central Tampa
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Tampa International

8km from central Tampa
from RM530
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St. Pete–Clearwater International

22km from central Tampa
Cheapest
from RM481
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Lakeland

44km from central Tampa
from RM586
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Sarasota

62km from central Tampa
from RM717
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Indianapolis to Tampa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM468
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time2 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week24

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Finding cheap flights from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Tampa is RM468. 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 17 minutes is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Tampa.
Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air fly direct from Indianapolis to Tampa.
As of February 2026, there are 72 flights per week flying from Indianapolis to Tampa.
The cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Tampa is usually March.
If you're flying from Indianapolis Airport, the cheapest airport near Tampa is Tampa International – which is 8.0 km away from the centre of Tampa. We've found flights into this airport from RM468.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Indianapolis Airport to Tampa on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 17 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 February, the average temperature is usually around 17°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.
Currently, Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air offer the cheapest flight tickets to Tampa.

Flying from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Tampa: what you need to know

  • Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Tampa.

  • Tampa's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Indianapolis (the location of Indianapolis International Airport).

  • With 12 weekly flights between the two airports, Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the busiest route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from IND to TPA is with Frontier Airlines at 22:15.

  • For a relaxed start to your IND to Tampa flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • Direct Indianapolis International Airport to Tampa tickets are available for booking. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is where you'll complete your journey.

  • Pick from a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Tampa. Book your seat with one of these:

  • Travelling from central Indianapolis to IND takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Searching for a hotel close to IND? If you're boarding an early flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Tampa, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:

  • 79.86% of flights that take off from Indianapolis International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • IND is located at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.

How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Tampa

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Indianapolis International Airport to Tampa flight is RM236. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM468. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap flights from IND to Tampa, book your journey three months before your departure date.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Indianapolis International Airport to Tampa tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IND to Tampa by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Snag an affordable flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Tampa with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.

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

  • Follow your own route with a Tampa International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and see more of Tampa and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Tampa International Airport around one week before your flight from IND to Tampa can help you get the best possible rate.

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

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

  • Once your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Tampa has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Tampa is roughly 29 kilometres from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours 10 minutes or so.

  • There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near PIE. Settle in and get cosy after your IND to Tampa flight at any of these well-located options:

  • The fastest way to reach your destination is with a St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and hit the road in a heartbeat.

  • Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from PIE in advance so you can just pick up the keys and get on your way.

  • You can find St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.

Best time to go to Tampa

  • Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Tampa. The city comes alive in peak season, but prices are usually higher and major attractions can be crowded. Go to Tampa in low season for a more relaxed vibe.

  • Book an Indianapolis International Airport to Tampa flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IND to Tampa in January when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).

More about Tampa

  • Start your Tampa trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Tampa, explore our range of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Tampa Riverwalk, Ybor City Tattoo Company and The Florida Aquarium are leading attractions which should feature on every Tampa itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • Tampa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Tampa, a trip to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, consider Miami, roughly 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are among the biggest draws.

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