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Cheap Flights from Tampa to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$288
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$304
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$304
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$305
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$381
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$297
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$344
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$320
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$649
Redding
Redding2 stops$603
Reno
Reno1 stop$264
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$288
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$304
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$304
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$305
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$381
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$297
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$344
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$320
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$649
Redding
Redding2 stops$603
Reno
Reno1 stop$264

Book Cheap Tampa to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to California

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
Frontier Logo
12:40 pm - 11:50 pm
TPA
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ONT
14h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:56 pm - 11:35 am
ONT
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TPA
12h 39m
1 stop
$242Frontier
Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 5
Frontier Logo
9:02 pm - 10:04 am
TPA
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ONT
16h 02m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 5:32 am
ONT
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TPA
20h 32m
1 stop
$243Frontier
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 29
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 10:35 am
TPA
-
SFO
7h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 7:10 pm
SFO
-
TPA
11h 10m
2 stops
$304Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
9:45 am - 4:00 pm
TPA
-
SFO
9h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 8:30 pm
SFO
-
TPA
11h 40m
2 stops
$309Southwest
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
4:14 pm - 8:52 pm
TPA
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BUR
7h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 8:22 pm
BUR
-
TPA
7h 52m
1 stop
$364United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 22
United Airlines Logo
8:19 am - 3:13 pm
TPA
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BUR
9h 54m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 9:49 pm
BUR
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TPA
9h 49m
1 stop
$369United Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 12:54 pm
TPA
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SJC
9h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 6:01 am
SJC
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TPA
9h 51m
1 stop
$369Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
Delta Logo
3:10 pm - 9:41 pm
TPA
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SJC
9h 31m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:13 pm - 5:46 am
SJC
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TPA
9h 33m
1 stop
$379Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
8:06 am - 11:53 am
TPA
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PSP
6h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:41 pm - 11:05 pm
PSP
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TPA
7h 24m
1 stop
$381American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:55 pm
TPA
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PSP
10h 55m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:33 pm
PSP
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TPA
8h 33m
1 stop
$386American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Tampa to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Tampa to California departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to California from Tampa usually cost between $318 and $490 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $288 on Frontier (Sep 4-Sep 8).

What is the cheapest Tampa to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Tampa found in the last 5 days was to John Wayne (Santa Ana), at $176 round-trip. The most popular route is from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $349.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Tampa to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $465 on average. Morning departures are around 2% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $569.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tampa to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $363, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Tampa to California is October, when tickets cost $358 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $480 and $470 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Tampa to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to California on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Tampa to California. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Tampa to California, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$108
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Flight from Tampa to San Diego

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 from Tampa to California 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 from Tampa to California with an airline and back 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 from Tampa to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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: Las Vegas $223 one-way - $388 round-trip; San Francisco $293 one-way - $504 round-trip
  • 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Tampa to California

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