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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$273
Typical prices: $289-$414
Frontier
Fri 9/4Tue 9/8
TPA - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$287
Typical prices: $289-$415
Delta
Sat 10/10Mon 10/12
TPA - LAX • Non-stop
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Delta Comfort Plus adds legroom, while United Economy Plus offers even more.
Delta has free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members; United adds Priority Boarding.
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You can fly direct with Delta, United Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 5h 10m
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Cheapest • Avg $240 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 25m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 39% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles (TPA-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to Los Angeles 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Los Angeles

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8
Frontier Logo
8:07 pm - 3:20 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles
46h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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11:34 pm - 11:39 amLAX  Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
9h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$273Frontier
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
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2:25 pm - 8:54 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles
9h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:40 pm - 4:17 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
15h 37m2 stops Orlando Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$273Frontier
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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7:29 pm - 9:41 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles
5h 12mnonstop
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10:55 pm - 8:54 amLAX  Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
6h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$274Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 12
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7:25 am - 9:35 amTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles
5h 10mnonstop
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6:00 am - 3:30 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
6h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$274Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 13
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6:55 pm - 12:10 amTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles
8h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas Love Field
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10:50 pm - 6:20 amLAX  Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
4h 30mnonstop
$275Southwest
Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2
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7:00 pm - 10:35 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles
6h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
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11:20 am - 9:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
6h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$279Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 4
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6:05 am - 12:08 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles
9h 03m1 stop Richmond Byrd Intl
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9:09 pm - 11:35 amLAX  Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
11h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
$279Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 2
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6:05 am - 12:08 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles
9h 03m1 stop Richmond Byrd Intl
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6:30 am - 5:32 amLAX  Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
20h 02m1 stop Denver Intl
$281Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Jan 24
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9:00 am - 11:30 amTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles
5h 30mnonstop
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11:59 pm - 8:01 amLAX  Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
5h 02mnonstop
$291United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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12:44 pm - 2:56 pmTPA  Tampa-LAX Los Angeles
5h 12mnonstop
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9:34 am - 5:23 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TPA Tampa
4h 49mnonstop
$291United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Tampa usually cost between $331 and $466 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $273 on Frontier (Sep 5-Sep 12).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Tampa to Los Angeles, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles is January, where tickets cost $316 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $471 and $450 respectively.

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

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 $379, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$145
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles was $145 for a one-way ticket and $273 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from Tampa. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tampa to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Tampa and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Tampa to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $281 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $424 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Los Angeles from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tampa to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $217 or less one-way and $345 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

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Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Tampa to Los Angeles.
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Direct departures

Tampa to Los Angeles

Monday

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Tuesday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Wednesday

Delta,United Airlines

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Thursday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Friday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Saturday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Sunday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Tampa

Monday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Tuesday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Wednesday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Thursday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Friday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Saturday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Sunday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

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