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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$337	Delta Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $337
Last-minute weekend getaway	$370	Frontier 1 stop 23 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $370
Cheapest business class flights	$502	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Mon, Aug 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is currently $502

Fastest flight	4 hr 54 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Tampa to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 54 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 March.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–240
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $235–370

Popular airlines from Tampa to Los Angeles

Delta

Nonstop

from $337

Typical price: $285–540

13 weekly nonstop flights

TPA - LAX Every day

513 weekly connecting flights

TPA - LAX Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $337

Typical price: $305–470

7 weekly nonstop flights

TPA - LAX Every day

540 weekly connecting flights

TPA - LAX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $357

Typical price: $285–485

7 weekly nonstop flights

TPA - LAX Every day

370 weekly connecting flights

TPA - LAX Every day
American

from $357

Typical price: $305–500

600 weekly connecting flights

TPA - LAX Every day
Frontier

from $230

Typical price: $195–385

28 weekly connecting flights

TPA - LAX Every day
JetBlue

from $574

Typical price: $395–880

26 weekly connecting flights

TPA - LAX Every day

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

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 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 Tampa to Los Angeles is $337, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $337, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 18.
The cheapest United flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $357, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest American flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $357, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $230, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $574, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, May 27.

4 hr 54 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 513 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 600 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:

Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 540 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 7 nonstop flights and 370 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 28 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
JetBlue offers 26 connecting flights per week. JetBlue 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 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 Tampa to Los Angeles is $337, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $337, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 18.
The cheapest United flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $357, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest American flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $357, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $230, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is $574, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.

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 Southwest 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.

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 $370 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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 Southwest 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.

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 $337 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15 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 $502 from Sat, Aug 1 to Mon, Aug 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tampa and Los Angeles start at $230 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5.

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 $370 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and Los Angeles at price $370 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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.