$51 Find Cheap Flights from Tampa to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Tampa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$144
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$198
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$149
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$177
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$317
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$248
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo2 stops$327
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$246
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$394
Redding
Redding1 stop$386
Reno
Reno1 stop$181
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$135
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$144
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$198
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$149
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$177
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$317
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$248
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo2 stops$327
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$246
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$394
Redding
Redding1 stop$386
Reno
Reno1 stop$181
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$135

Cheap Flight Deals from Tampa to California (TPA-USCA)

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to California

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Tampa to California.
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9:19 am - 9:17 pmTPA-SNA
14h 58m1 stop
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4:27 pm - 10:08 amSNA-TPA
14h 41m2 stops
$112Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Tue, Jun 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:56 pm - 2:21 pmTPA-SNA
19h 25m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 10:08 amSNA-TPA
11h 10m2 stops
$131Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Tue, Jun 3
American Airlines Logo
11:37 am - 5:35 pmTPA-SFO
8h 58m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:04 pm - 10:43 pmSFO-TPA
7h 39m1 stop
$199American Airlines
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Sat, May 10 - Sat, May 17
American Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 12:00 pmTPA-SAN
7h 10m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 8:43 amSAN-TPA
7h 58m1 stop
$207American Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:44 pmTPA-SAN
9h 29m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:02 am - 7:23 pmSAN-TPA
7h 21m1 stop
$244United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 26
Delta Logo
3:33 pm - 11:18 pmTPA-SAN
10h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 8:51 amSAN-TPA
8h 21m1 stop
$257Delta
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Fri, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 10:16 amTPA-SAN
5h 12mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 9:45 pmSAN-TPA
4h 45mnonstop
$267Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 10:50 amTPA-SAN
4h 50mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 9:50 pmSAN-TPA
4h 58mnonstop
$268Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 24
Delta Logo
12:02 pm - 4:37 pmTPA-LAS
7h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:53 pmLAS-TPA
8h 53m1 stop
$279Delta
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Fri, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 15
United Airlines Logo
7:14 pm - 9:35 pmTPA-SFO
5h 21mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 5:44 amSFO-TPA
5h 14mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 11 - Sat, Aug 2
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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.

What is the cheapest Tampa to California flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Tampa to California.

The cheapest ticket to California from Tampa found in the last 72 hours was to San Diego, at $257 round-trip. The most popular route is from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $289.

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 $829, 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 September, when tickets cost $289 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $439 and $431 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 Friday, 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$51
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $318 on average. Morning departures are around 11% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $452.

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 $123 one-way - $214 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.

Top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9968 reviews
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
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Boarding was quick and easy as always the crew is on their game as always I always have an enjoyable flight so I’m good.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025EUG - LAX
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Boarding was quick and easy as always the crew is on their game as always I always have an enjoyable flight so I’m good.

Need to get on train for second flight it’s much nicer when all the gates are together for obvious reasons

Cramped, crowded aircraft. Poorly organized boarding. Tasteless crackers to eat. 40 minutes late. A standard US air travel experience.

It was my first time flying Alaska Airlines and first time flying from Santa Rosa airport. The staff was very professional and friendly. Their instructions were clear and any question was answered satisfactorily. My seat was comfortable and the in-flight beverage service very adequate for the duration of the flight. We arrived ahead of the scheduled landing time and deplaning was simple. I look forward to flying with Alaska again.

Flight attendant took my carefully folded coat and flung it across the aisle to the bin across the way. Where one of the passengers rescued it for me, because that just wasn’t right!!

the flight was delayed twice and then delayed from taking off.

Crew was very good. Problem was not Alaska Airlines’ fault, there was a horrible, squealing, screaming kid near me.

This was my first trip in years with Alaska. I don’t think I’ll do it again. The planes are old and tired looking. The seats are small with zero legroom. The JFK terminal is one of the worst I’ve been in. On this flight the pilot had to abort the landing and circle the Bay before trying again. I think I’ll stick with the usual suspects …

Flight was over an hour late, and we got notified every 15 minutes, beginning right at boarding, that it would only be 15 more minutes until we finally left about 75 minutes late. Of course, no compensation was offered.

flight took off over an hour and a half late and there was no beverage service during the flight

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Friendly flight attendants, smooth 8-9 hours flight. Economy seats are small and uncomfortable as usual.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

Flight left early and arrived early. the whole trip was excellent.

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Food and flight attendents with positive dispositions and friendly behavior, more professional attitudes

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

We paid extra for the seats with extra leg room. But we were not allocated the seats with extra leg room nor refunded the money we paid for the seats.

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

The seats were crammed and the guy in front of me wouldn't stop reclining. If AA is cramming extra rows in, they need to take away the reclining in coach. My knees were smashed for 4 1/2 hours and I was very close to confronting the passenger in front of me.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

very bare bones flight no entertainment screen, download shows prior to boarding to watch on phone or tablet.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

If kayak actually provided me this flight and didn’t just send me notifications about it

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

Lower cost is the reason to fly Spirit. Should give free baggage with credit card.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

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