Cheap Flights from Detroit to Tampa
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Tampa
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Tampa? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Tampa vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,000–10,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Tampa for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
DTW - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
DTW - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-20
DTW - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-22
DTW - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
DTW - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-21
DTW - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,000 Pts + $5.6
Detroit to Tampa flight facts
Distance
985 mi
1,585 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Tampa is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Tampa
TPA · Tampa Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - Sarasota · Sarasota is 40 mi from Tampa
Flights Flint - Tampa · Flint is 56 mi from Detroit
Flights Lansing - Tampa · Lansing is 74 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Orlando · Orlando is 81 mi from Tampa
Flights Cleveland - Tampa · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Fort Myers · Fort Myers is 110 mi from Tampa
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Tampa
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
DTW - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 23,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
DTW - TPA
First | 1 Stop
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
DTW - TPA
First | 1 Stop
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DTW - TPA
First | 1 Stop
From 28,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
DTW - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
DTW - TPA
First | 1 Stop
From 37,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Tampa, FL (USA)
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
From Pts or $273
Dunedin, FL (USA)
Fenway Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $191
Tampa, FL (USA)
Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Tampa depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Tampa.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Tampa.
Detroit and Tampa are about 985 miles (1,585 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 985-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Tampa is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Tampa: Tampa Intl (TPA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Tampa, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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