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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tampa to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 11:29 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 1:24 am.

The flight takes about 5h 29m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Tampa to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Tampa to Los Angeles takes 5h 29m, covering 2,153 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Tampa to Los Angeles range from $320 to $513, with an average of $391 over the past 12 months. Anything below $320 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 53% above the $391 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $240 round-trip via Austin Bergstrom (AUS), compared to $397 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tampa to Los Angeles flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $260 to $2,414. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Tampa to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Tampa to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

One-stop flights from Tampa to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Tampa to Los Angeles. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $440, a difference of $61.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Tampa and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via San Antonio (SAT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 17m, compared with 6h 42m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 6h 48m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Tampa (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Tampa to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

All of the rental car companies that operate at Los Angeles International Airport are offsite from the airport. Several of the major rental car companies are authorized to pick up passengers at the terminal buildings using their courtesy shuttles. You will find the shuttles next to the purple rental car shuttle sign that you'll find outside of the baggage claim area at all the terminal buildings. If the rental car company you use is not allowed to pick you up at the airport you can meet their shuttles at the Remote Rental Car Depot. You can reach this depot on the Pink LAX shuttle which also makes pick-ups just outside the baggage claim of every terminal.

The one airline that does offer nonstop service between these two cities is Delta Air Lines.

There are several hotels that have a location right at the entrance to the airport. These include the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles, the Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX, the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, and the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel.

A great way to travel to the airport is to travel on either HART or PSTA buses to the airport. HART routes 30, 32, 35, 60KX, and 275 LX serve the airport as does the PSTA 300X Airport Express. The fare to ride on HART buses is around $2 and the fare to ride on PSTA buses is around $2.25.