Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Tampa (LAX - TPA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Tampa and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 28 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$337	Southwest Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is currently $337
Last-minute weekend getaway	$260	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Tampa is currently $260
Cheapest business class flights	$488	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is currently $488

Fastest flight	4 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Tampa takes 4 hr 25 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 Los Angeles to Tampa is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–235
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $235–375

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Tampa

Delta

Nonstop

from $337

Typical price: $285–540

13 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - TPA Every day

502 weekly connecting flights

LAX - TPA Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $336

Typical price: $305–465

7 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - TPA Every day

574 weekly connecting flights

LAX - TPA Every day
United

Nonstop

from $357

Typical price: $285–490

7 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - TPA Every day

349 weekly connecting flights

LAX - TPA Every day
American

from $346

Typical price: $305–500

684 weekly connecting flights

LAX - TPA Every day
JetBlue

from $480

Typical price: $380–900

30 weekly connecting flights

LAX - TPA Every day
Frontier

from $230

Typical price: $195–395

29 weekly connecting flights

LAX - TPA Every day

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

Popular airports near Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa United States 12 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 21 min 14 mi
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Sarasota United States 59 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Tampa

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $235.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is $337, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is $336, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is $357, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is $346, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is $480, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 16.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is $230, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Tampa starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, May 27.

4 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Tampa.

Tampa has mild winters (Dec–Feb) and hot, rainy summers (Jun–Sep). Popular months for visitors are Mar, Jun–Jul and Dec. The city's signature event is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival (Jan/Feb), featuring an elaborate mock pirate invasion from the sea and a raucous parade downtown. In Feb, the Florida State Fair attracts families with carnival rides and attractions, livestock exhibitions and food stalls.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa.
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 Los Angeles to Tampa 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 Los Angeles to Tampa.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 13 nonstop flights and 502 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 684 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Tampa are:

Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 574 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
United offers 7 nonstop flights and 349 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
JetBlue offers 30 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
Frontier offers 29 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Tampa.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is $337, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is $336, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is $357, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is $346, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is $480, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 16.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is $230, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.

Delta, United and Southwest fly direct from Los Angeles to Tampa.

There are 13 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Tampa at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Delta, United and Southwest fly direct from Los Angeles to Tampa.

There are 13 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Tampa start at $337 from Thu, Jul 2 to Wed, Jul 8 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa, 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 Los Angeles and Tampa start at $488 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Tampa start at $230 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Tampa, 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 Los Angeles and Tampa starts at $260 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Tampa at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Tampa, 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.