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Find cheap flights from Tampa to California from $61

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Los Angeles
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Fresno
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FAQs - booking California flights

  • If I want to visit Disneyland Resort, which airport should I fly to?

    The popular southern California destination, Disneyland Park and Resort in Anaheim, California, is served by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Visitors who drive from the airport to Disneyland should plan for a 50 minute to one hour commute, which may vary based on traffic and rush hours. Disneyland provides shuttle service to and from Los Angeles International Airport, which can accommodate groups of up to 9 passengers.

  • Which airport in California is closest to Napa Valley?

    Vacationers who are eager to tour and visit California’s famous wine country regions of Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, and others, should plan to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The wine country region is located approximately 50 miles north of San Francisco and is best reached by driving from the airport.

  • Are there any lounges available when I fly from Tampa to California?

    Tampa International Airport (TPA) offers the Delta Sky Club and American Airlines Admirals Club lounges. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers the “Be Relax Spa.” Both Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offer numerous airline lounges including Delta Sky Club, American Airlines Admirals Club, and United Club, while San Francisco Airport also offers American Express’ The Centurion Lounge.

  • How can I make my flight from Tampa to California more sustainable?

    Travelers concerned with their environmental impact can do things such as packing a lightweight travel bag and booking direct flights, which reduce fuel consumption. Beyond that, airline choice is a factor in traveling sustainably. Alaska Airlines is a great choice for sustainable travel, as they have reintroduced in flight recycling. Alaska Airlines was the first American airline to provide plastic-free in flight water service, along with recyclable paper cups.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tampa to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tampa to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to California from Tampa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tampa to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to California with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tampa to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to California from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Tampa to the following destinations at these prices or less: Los Angeles $138 one-way - $278 round-trip
  • On average*, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route.
  • Passengers traveling between Tampa, Florida, and California can find many options to top destinations such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). As these are California’s two major airports, there are many direct flights from Tampa International Airport (TPA).
  • Los Angeles International Airport is the hub for a number of major airlines in the U.S., such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. These airlines provide frequent flights from Tampa. When you fly to Los Angeles International Airport attractions such as Hollywood theme parks, sightseeing at Pacific coast beaches, and Downtown L.A.'s centers of industry are all within a short ride from the airport.
  • San Francisco, in the Bay Area, is also a top destination in California, and San Francisco International Airport serves as a hub for United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. United Airlines offers nonstop service from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport.
  • Known as the center of the American tech industry, the Silicon Valley, in the south Bay Area, is also served by San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). Travelers can find flights to from Tampa to San Jose Mineta International Airport on various airlines including Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue. These flights will typically have one layover.
  • San Diego, in Southern California, is another popular destination. Alaska Airlines offers nonstop service between Tampa International Airport and San Diego International Airport (SAN). While San Diego International Airport is not a hub, it is a focus city for both Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, and it is the busiest commercial single runway airport in the U. S.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to California

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tampa to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
JetBlueOverall score based on 4582 reviews
7.9comfort
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7.2food
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great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024TPA - LGA
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great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

no wifi and the aircraft was very old with tiny 4” screens.

Service for food to our seat was a bit slow. Snack choices were just pretzels or baked chips. My seat cushion was not attached. Other than Barbie, video choice were not very good or current.

It took an hour to get my bag after landing. Not exaggerating

I had a horrible experience with TSA at the airport. I had to go through TSA several times as there was some issue each time with a piece if clothing I had on. It was so busy & chaotic that I ended up forgetting my Apple laptop at TSA. It’s been days & I can’t get through to anyone to get useful info on how to get it back. I’m very angry because contacting lost & found shouldn’t be this difficult. Employees should know what is going on at their place of work. It seems no one knows as everyone’s answers are contradictory, or you can’t speak directly to anyone as the calls are automated. Very upsetting.

JetBlue's check-in was great, but there was an in-flight flight attendant who was very rude and unkind. I didn't realize that the bathrooms were already locked 30 mins prior to landing and needed to use the restroom. Instead of politely asking me to return, she rudely told me, 'No, bathrooms are locked! Go back to your seat!' The flight was more than an hour delay, which made me almost miss my connecting flight. I understand the reasoning, but the action they took to get a hold of maintenance was time consuming. It took them so long to get a hold of maintenance and for maintenance to get started. Most importantly, my 3 checked baggages are missing! I'm writing this review 3 days after my arrival to the Philippines, and my 3 checked baggages, where my wedding dress is, are all missing!

Everything was good instead change the gates! I missed my first flight because it was changed the gate and I didn’t know!

My experience with Eva sir was good except the long walk in LA Lex, that was inconvenient for my age,

almost 4 hour delay as they over booked and had to wait for 8-10 volunteers to agree to travel next day.

Long flight but food was good, with free pillow and blanket. CREW WAS GOOD.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

the flight from Tampa departed with a delay. The food on board was poor, usually on international airlines alcoholic beverages are offered free of charge , but here it was for a fee, the cutlery was wooden, there were no hot drinks (tea, coffee). Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures of the portions of food, but it wouldn't have been enough for a child either.And in the future, I will try not to use the services of this airline

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

That flight was smooth, and staff we courteous. it was a full flight so very tight. The boarding through security was not properly controlled. it was rushed and the scanning process for our bags, etc. was pilling up at the other end with no time to empty our belonging my personal items almost toppled over on the floor if i hadn't caught it rapidly. Was it just that time, or always like this - cant say. other than that all else was fine.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

Got a much appreciated surprise upgrade to an exit row and the crew was very friendly and helpful.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

I had purchased a ticket that allowed one check bag yet I was still charged for my bag! the lady at the ticket counter was rude and condescending.

We truly had not one problem. Nive enough to receive an upgrade. Flight attendants were extremely friendly and cheeful. Gladly will continue to fly American.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Beware of all the extras. Nickel and dimed. Everything was extra. It turns a $90 fare in to a $400 fair quite easily.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

It would have been nice to have been on the flight

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

Miserable. The crew was rude, the flight was delayed 5 hours for mechanical reasons and then “weather” even though other planes were leaving.

Good except my suitcase was completely broken when it arrived on belt. Now I have to go through a process to try to get ANY back. Not happy

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

30 minute delay due to boarding and settling of a family.

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

Well, I didn’t have food! So NA wasn’t an option. I’ll be back!

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

4 hour delay because they used our aircraft to fly a different segment (per the captain)

Lost baggage on my connecting flight. 24 hours later, still no update on my bags.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

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