Cheap flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights $190
Breeze 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Fri, Apr 24
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $190
Cheapest one-way flight $90
Breeze 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Apr 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights $349
Southwest Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Mar 26 — Wed, Apr 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $349
Last-minute weekend getaway $360
Spirit 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $360
Cheapest business class flights $438
Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $438
Fastest flight 5 hr 17 min The fastest nonstop flight from Tampa to Los Angeles takes 5 hr 17 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–240
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $215–345

Popular airlines from Tampa to Los Angeles

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $343
    Typical price: $285–520
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
    405 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $359
    Typical price: $285–435
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
    457 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $349
    Typical price: $305–455
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - LAX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    459 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
  • American
    from $359
    Typical price: $305–455
    633 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $277
    Typical price: $365–830
    48 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
  • Spirit
    from $216
    Typical price: $205–395
    22 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Tampa

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)
    Tampa United States 11 min 4 mi
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
    Orlando United States 1 hr 23 min 77 mi
  • St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
    Tampa United States 20 min 14 mi
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
    Sarasota United States 59 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tampa to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Tampa to Los Angeles are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $165 to $240.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Breeze from $190. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $343, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 30.
  • The cheapest United flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $359, flying from May 21 to May 27.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $359, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $277, flying from May 1 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $216, flying from May 10 to May 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles starts at $190 from Sat, Apr 18 to Fri, Apr 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Sat, Apr 18.
5 hr 17 min is the shortest flight time from Tampa to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Tampa to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 13 nonstop flights and 405 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 633 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tampa to Los Angeles are:
  • United offers 7 nonstop flights and 457 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Southwest offers 5 nonstop flights and 459 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • JetBlue offers 48 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Spirit offers 22 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Tampa and Los Angeles.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Breeze from $190. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $343, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 30.
  • The cheapest United flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $359, flying from May 21 to May 27.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $359, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $277, flying from May 1 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $216, flying from May 10 to May 18.
Delta, United and Southwest fly direct from Tampa to Los Angeles.
  • There are 13 Delta direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Southwest direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and Los Angeles at price $360 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.
Delta, United and Southwest fly direct from Tampa to Los Angeles.
  • There are 13 Delta direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Southwest direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tampa and Los Angeles start at $349 from Thu, Mar 26 to Wed, Apr 1 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Tampa and Los Angeles start at $438 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tampa and Los Angeles start at $190 from Sat, Apr 18 to Fri, Apr 24.
To book business class trips from Tampa to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Tampa and Los Angeles starts at $360 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and Los Angeles at price $360 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Tampa to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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