5 Ridiculous Cheap Airfare Deals from Tampa
I love getting away for a weekend if the airfare is cheap. And wow, the prices on these 5 weekend roundtrip flights from Tampa International are STUPID low. One of these cheap airfare deals is just $38 roundtrip non stop from Tampa!
Cheap airfare deals… but which airline?
If you’re not a fan of Frontier Airlines, some of these you’ll want to pass on. I get it. Frontier is a no frills airline that doesn’t win many customer service awards. You will pay for all the little things like baggage, snacks or choosing a particular seat. But they get me from point A to point B and that’s all that matters to me. I love a bargain. I found all these flight deals on October 24, 2024 at 10AM. Of course prices can fluctuate, so act fast as these cheap airfare deals can disappear quickly.
Chicago for $38
Listen, I think you’ve got to be some kind of crazy to visit Chicago in January. That said, for only $38, it might be worth braving that wind chill. Go get some deep dish pizza at Lou Malnati’s. I mean the flight will cost about the same as a large pizza. That’s crazy.
You should also try to snag tickets for a Chicago Blackhawks game if you are there during hockey season. I’m a 0% Hawks fan, but it’s probably my favorite NHL arena. The national anthem experience alone is worth the ticket price. I get goosebumps. The only better place to see a game is in Montreal. And I hate the Canadiens.
The flight I found leaves Tampa January 9 at 11:43AM. You’ll fly nonstop both ways. You return to Tampa January 13 leaving O’Hare at 3:16PM. As with many deals like this, the fare doesn’t include luggage. Frontier will even charge you for a carry on. But grab one of those $10 “personal item” size bags on Amazon. I love mine. For a short weekend visit like this, it might suffice.
San Francisco for $169
A cross country trip for under $200? That’s nuts! San Francisco is a great city to visit. I wouldn’t want to live there. (I did for a previous radio job.) But there’s a lot of fun stuff to do… visit Alcatraz, take a cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge or see the original Ghirardelli Chocolate Company location. Or if you want to spend a few more days, rent a car and head to wine country in Napa Valley, go down the coast to Monterey or up to the mountains in Lake Tahoe.
The weekend trip I found for this price leaves Tampa on November 14th at 11:46AM on Frontier and returns November 18 at 10:59AM. You’ll have a stop in Dallas on both flights.
New York City for $63
There’s nothing like New York City during the holidays. Everyone should see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person at least once. But honestly, it’ll probably be just once. Once you’ve done it, that’ll be enough. But it’s a rush the first time you see it in person. Unfortunately with the flight deal I found, you won’t be there for the parade, but you’ll still see Christmas decor around the city. This Frontier Airlines price is good for a 7:20AM flight on November 14 out of Tampa, returning Monday the 18th at 11AM.
Dallas for $58
I can’t really give you any tips for visting Dallas. I’ve yet to spend any time there myself. This is another Frontier Airlines deal leaving Tampa Thursday, December 5 at 11:07AM. You return Sunday the 8th at 6:30AM. That’s super early, but the good thing is both flights are nonstop. The Dallas Cowboys aren’t in town that weekend but there are some pretty cool concerts in Dallas while you’d be there. You can see Justin Timberlake or country legends Alabama.
Nashville for $156
This one I’m not too crazy about. The flight back will be a pain. But I did love visiting Nashville for the first time last year. If you love country music, it’s a no brainer. You’ve got to drop by the bars of all those singers you hear on the radio. But seek out some dive bars too. The Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar was my favorite. The pain about this deal is you have to book separate flights. Your first flight is on American Airlines leaving Tampa Friday night, December 13 at 8PM. The good thing is it’s a nonstop flight. The ugly part of this deal is the flight back on Frontier. You leave Nashville at 6:23PM but have to connect in DENVER! Yes, as in Colorado!? You’re stuck at that airport for 4 hours and finally get back to Tampa just before 6AM. As I said, I’m not too crazy about this deal but I love Nashville.
8 Seemingly Unreal Places to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
Antelope Canyon, Arizona
This Arizona canyon was naturally carved by rainwater streams within the sandstone. The Navajo Nation gave it the name ‘The place where water runs through rocks.’ Visit Arizona explains that the Upper Antelope Canyon tour is more frequented due to increased sunlight and towering walls reaching 120 feet. Alternatively, the Lower Antelope Canyon tour is equally remarkable, providing visitors with an immersive encounter among the swirling sandstone walls.
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Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming
Among the world’s largest springs, the Grand Prismatic measures an expansive 370 feet in diameter, exceeding the size of a football field. Its vibrant appearance stems from bands of orange, yellow, and green that encircle the deep blue waters. These diverse colors originate from different strains of thermophile bacteria, thriving in the progressively cooler waters around the spring, as explained by Yellowstone National Park. For a bird’s-eye-like view of the Grand Prismatic, they suggest visitors follow the half-mile Fairy Falls trail to a lookout.
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The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan
Located in Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert, the Door to Hell is a large fiery crater. It emerged when a natural gas field accidentally caught fire in 1971 and has been burning continuously since then, according to National Geographic. A well-visited tourist spot, the Door to Hell permits visitors to hike down into the crater for a close view of the flames and an opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of the site. The Door to Hell, also referred to as the Darvaza Gas Crater, is located in a rural part of the country.
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Diamond Beach, Iceland
Found along Iceland’s South Coast, the Diamond Beach is a volcanic black sand shoreline adjacent to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Ice blocks from the glacier lagoon wash ashore after breaking into smaller pieces at sea, as mentioned in the Diamond Beach Travel Guide. The beach is also a natural habitat for seals.
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Mendenhall Glacier Caves, Alaska
According to the Tongass National Forest, the Mendenhall Glacier is among the numerous expansive glaciers originating from the Juneau Icefield, an area spanning 1500 square miles of rock, snow, and ice. The glacier gradually advances under the influence of gravity, descending down the slope. Over time, it carves the bedrock and erodes during its 13-mile path until it reaches Mendenhall Lake.
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Thor’s Well, Oregon
Located on the Oregon coast near Cape Perpetua, there’s a large sinkhole that appears to swallow seawater continuously, resembling a bottomless pit. According to Yachats Oregon, it’s often called the “drainpipe of the Pacific.” They explain that the well is actually a hole in the rock that gives the impression of draining ocean water. Some researchers believe this well might have started as a sea cave shaped by waves. Over time, its roof likely collapsed, creating openings at the top and bottom, which spray ocean water.
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Crooked Forest, Poland
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Found close to the town of Gryfino in West Pomerania, Poland, the Crooked Forest consists of 400 peculiarly contorted pine trees. As revealed by Discovery, these pine trees were planted approximately in 1930, back when the area was part of the German province of Pomerania. Starting from the ground, the pine trees exhibit a distinctive feature: they grow with a sharp 90-degree bend towards the north, before gracefully straightening up towards the sky.
Pink Beach, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia
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The beach is named for its pink sand, which comes from tiny organisms in the coral reefs nearby. Visitors can swim, snorkel, and see marine life like sea turtles and manta rays in the clear water. The beach also has great views of hills and turquoise waters.
