Cheap flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights $176
Breeze 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 2 — Fri, May 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $176
Cheapest one-way flight $76
Breeze 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 2
The cheapest one-way flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $76
Cheapest nonstop flights $339
Delta Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Mar 26 — Wed, Apr 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $339
Last-minute weekend getaway $403
Breeze 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Sun, Feb 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $403
Cheapest business class flights $428
Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $428
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 $339
    Typical price: $285–510
    12 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
    406 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $285
    Typical price: $285–435
    8 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
    427 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $339
    Typical price: $305–450
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - LAX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    467 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
  • American
    from $283
    Typical price: $305–455
    604 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $267
    Typical price: $365–820
    50 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - LAX Every day
  • Frontier
    from $200
    Typical price: $190–385
    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 22 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 31 min 12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 26 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 45 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 $176. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $76.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $339, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $285, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $339, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $283, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $267, flying from Apr 30 to May 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $200, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles starts at $176 from Sat, May 2 to Fri, May 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $76 and departs on Sat, May 2.
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 12 nonstop flights and 406 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 604 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 8 nonstop flights and 427 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Southwest offers 5 nonstop flights and 467 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • JetBlue offers 50 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier 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 $176. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $76.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $339, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $285, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $339, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $283, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $267, flying from Apr 30 to May 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $200, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
Delta, United and Southwest fly direct from Tampa to Los Angeles.
  • There are 12 Delta direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 8 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 $403 is offered by Breeze from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.
Delta, United and Southwest fly direct from Tampa to Los Angeles.
  • There are 12 Delta direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 8 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 $339 from Thu, Mar 26 to Wed, Apr 1 with Delta.
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 $428 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tampa and Los Angeles start at $176 from Sat, May 2 to Fri, May 8.
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 $403 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15 with Breeze.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and Los Angeles at price $403 is offered by Breeze from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.
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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