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Cheapest round-trip
$253
Typical prices: $306-$496
Frontier
Wed 9/26Sat 9/29
TPA - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$277
Typical prices: $320-$513
Southwest
Mon 11/26Sun 12/2
TPA - LAX • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta, United Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 5h 23m
Direct flights
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $274 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles (TPA-LAX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Los Angeles

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
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8:01 pm - 10:39 amTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
17h 38m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:20 pm - 12:04 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
15h 44m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$253Frontier
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:08 am - 12:29 amTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
44h 21m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
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6:15 am - 5:34 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
8h 19m1 stop Denver Intl
$253Frontier
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 5
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8:00 am - 4:23 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
11h 23m2 stops Huntsville Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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11:50 pm - 11:39 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
8h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$259Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29
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7:08 am - 12:02 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
7h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:57 pm - 9:15 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
20h 18m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Gulfport Biloxi Regional
$263Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:50 am - 10:06 amTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
5h 16mnonstop
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10:57 pm - 6:30 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
4h 33mnonstop
$277Delta
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21
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7:24 pm - 9:45 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
5h 21mnonstop
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10:57 pm - 6:30 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
4h 33mnonstop
$277Delta
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10
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12:44 pm - 2:56 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
5h 12mnonstop
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9:34 am - 5:23 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
4h 49mnonstop
$277United Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
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12:44 pm - 2:56 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
5h 12mnonstop
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9:34 am - 5:23 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
4h 49mnonstop
$277United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
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3:10 pm - 5:35 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
5h 25mnonstop
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7:30 am - 3:05 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
4h 35mnonstop
$277Southwest
Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2
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6:00 am - 8:25 amTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
5h 25mnonstop
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11:30 am - 7:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
4h 40mnonstop
$277Southwest
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Tampa to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Tampa to Los Angeles with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Tampa to Los Angeles start at $253. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $306 to $496. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $253 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles at $315 round-trip.
  • June ($466) and March ($451) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Tampa to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 41% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to Los Angeles

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Key details for Tampa to Los Angeles flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$144
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

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Your Tampa to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I go about getting a rental car when I arrive at Los Angeles International Airport?

    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.

  • Are there any airlines that offer nonstop flights between Tampa Airport in Los Angeles International Airport?

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

  • Are there any hotels that have a location near Los Angeles international airport?

    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.

  • Is there any public transportation option to get me from downtown Tampa to the Tampa Airport?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Tampa to Los Angeles flights?

    Among airlines operating Tampa to Los Angeles flights:

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

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

  • What airlines are available from Tampa to Los Angeles?

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

    • Delta
    • United Airlines
    • Southwest

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tampa to Los Angeles?

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Tampa to Los Angeles flights?

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

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    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.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $274 round-trip via Austin Bergstrom (AUS), compared to $389 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    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.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tampa to Los Angeles pass through?

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Tampa to Los Angeles route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $428, a difference of $70. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Tampa to Los Angeles spread across the day?

    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%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    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.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 11:23 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 1:18 am.

    The flight takes about 5h 23m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Tampa to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 47% above the route average of $384. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    A nonstop flight from Tampa to Los Angeles takes 5h 23m, covering 2,153 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Tampa to Los Angeles changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $253 to $1,931. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Tampa to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tampa to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $150, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    Flying via San Antonio (SAT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 17m, compared with 6h 41m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 6h 46m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • What is the time difference between Tampa and Los Angeles?

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

  • What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles 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
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Tampa to Los Angeles flight?

    Round-trip flights from Tampa to Los Angeles range from $306 to $496, with an average of $384 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Tampa to Los Angeles flights?

    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.

Your guide to booking Tampa to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $358 - about $70 less than Sunday (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 6 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 41% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tampa to Los Angeles trip for January. Fares historically average $315 round-trip in that month - typically $151 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $274 round-trip on this route - about $115 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.
    - Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
    - Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
    - Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
  • If someone will be picking you up from Los Angeles International Airport they can pick you up on the lower level of your terminal just outside baggage claim. The airport suggests the drivers use the 24-hour cell phone lot where they can wait free of charge until you arrive. That is located just east of the airport entrance and drivers can reach the terminal building in just a couple of minutes.
  • If you plan on driving yourself to Tampa Airport (TPA) before your flight to Los Angeles you can park in the airport's long-term garage for around $20 per day. The garage has a location next to the main terminal and there is a pedestrian walkway to the terminal on Level Four.
  • If you're a new mom who is traveling to Los Angeles, you'll be happy to know that there are nursing locations in every one of the terminal buildings at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • If you are in need of some quick cash after you land in Los Angeles there are bank ATM machines on the arrivals level of every terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.
  • If you are taking a four-legged friend on your trip to Los Angeles, the Tampa Airport has animal relief areas that are located past security in each of the terminal buildings. The relief areas are covered and have synthetic grass and drinking sinks.

Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to Los Angeles?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Tampa Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tampa to Los Angeles

Monday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Tampa

Monday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,United Airlines,Southwest

Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

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