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Tampa → Chicago Flights from Tampa (PIE) to Chicago (RFD)
Timezone shift +1h Direction westbound Flight time 2h 45m Distance 1,690 km Direct 1 airlines
Overview Airlines(20) Awards(0) Seasonal
Alliances Star Alliance SkyTeam Oneworld
Classes Economy Premium Economy Business First
Schedule su mo tu we th fr sa
Aircraft Airbus A319
Airbus A320-100/200
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Flights from Tampa to Chicago are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 06:00 and 14:10. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 1,690 km (1,050 miles).
Arrival Windows Best times to arrive for faster recovery
7AM–7PM
Morning light helps you stay awake longer
9PM–5AM
Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder
The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.
Departure Timing Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery
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Arrival Strategy for Chicago How to manage jetlag based on arrival time
Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.
Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.
For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.
Best Time to Visit Chicago Monthly climate overview
Airport Recovery Facilities Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport
PIE
Comfort: 1.9/10
Min connection: 40min
Top Airlines Nonstop service on this route
06:00 Boeing 737 MAX 8 2h 45m
06:00 Boeing 737 MAX 8 2h 45m
06:00 Boeing 737 MAX 8 2h 45m
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Jetlag Score 90
Minimal Jetlag K2 composite score
Recovery Estimate Conservative 1.0 days
Aggressive 1.0 days
Direction westbound
Route Facts Origin PIE
Destination RFD
Distance 1,690 km
Timezone Shift +1h
Direct Airlines 1
Currency USD
Languages English,Spanish
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