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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tampa to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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 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 September, where tickets cost C$ 369 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 592 and C$ 533 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Tampa to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Tampa and Los Angeles?

American Airlines connects Tampa to Los Angeles with up to 1 flight per day and both Delta and United Airlines also offer 1 flight per day.

How many flights are there between Tampa and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Tampa and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 16m. The most common departure time is 7:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 25 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Tampa and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Tampa at 7:00 am and will be landing in Los Angeles at 9:18 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Tampa to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Tampa to Los Angeles jets off at 7:49 pm and lands at 10:11 pm.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to Los Angeles flight route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Sun Country Air, and Cape Air.

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tampa to Los Angeles

  • 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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Prefer to fly non-stop from Tampa to Los Angeles?

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

Nonstop departures

Tampa to Los Angeles

Monday

Air France, American Airlines, China Eastern, +6 more

Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

Air France, American Airlines, China Eastern, +6 more

Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

Wednesday

Air France, American Airlines, China Eastern, +6 more

Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

Thursday

Air France, American Airlines, China Eastern, +6 more

Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

Friday

Air France, American Airlines, China Eastern, +6 more

Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

Saturday

Air France, American Airlines, China Eastern, +6 more

Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

Sunday

Air France, American Airlines, China Eastern, +6 more

Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

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Nonstop returns

Los Angeles to Tampa

Monday

Air France, American Airlines, China Southern, +6 more

Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, +5 more

American Airlines, Delta, +6 more

Thursday

Air France, American Airlines, Delta, +6 more

Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

Friday

Air France, American Airlines, China Southern, +6 more

Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, +5 more

American Airlines, Delta, +6 more

Sunday

Air France, American Airlines, China Southern, +6 more

Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
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directKLM
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directAir France
5h 12mTPA-LAX
directDelta
5h 12mTPA-LAX
directChina Eastern
5h 20mTPA-LAX
directKorean Air
5h 20mTPA-LAX
directVirgin Australia
5h 09mTPA-LAX
directUnited Airlines
5h 09mTPA-LAX
directWestJet
5h 20mTPA-LAX

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Tampa - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

Tampa (TPA)United States

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Tampa

Cabin classes:

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C$ 180

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