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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Tampa 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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05:30 - 00:26LAX-TPA
15h 56m1 stop
06:55 - 19:37TPA-LAX
15h 42m1 stop
$219Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 14 May - Wed, 15 May
23:59 - 07:38LAX-TPA
4h 39mdirect
19:26 - 21:40TPA-LAX
5h 14mdirect
$384Delta
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Fri, 31 May - Fri, 7 Jun
19:10 - 12:30LAX-TPA
14h 20m1 stop
13:43 - 07:59TPA-LAX
21h 16m1 stop
$485Sun Country Air
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Thu, 11 Jul - Sun, 14 Jul
00:30 - 10:48LAX-TPA
7h 18m1 stop
18:22 - 20:31TPA-LAX
5h 09mdirect
$490United Airlines
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Tue, 20 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug
00:47 - 10:47LAX-TPA
7h 00m1 stop
09:25 - 13:56TPA-LAX
7h 31m1 stop
$505United Airlines
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Fri, 16 Aug - Tue, 20 Aug
23:50 - 10:44LAX-TPA
7h 54m1 stop
13:08 - 22:43TPA-LAX
12h 35m1 stop
$524Sun Country Air
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Mon, 24 Jun - Tue, 2 Jul
08:30 - 19:50LAX-TPA
8h 20m2 stops
12:35 - 19:10TPA-LAX
9h 35m2 stops
$647Southwest
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Tue, 10 Sep - Thu, 12 Sep
08:35 - 19:50LAX-TPA
8h 15m2 stops
15:10 - 00:30TPA-LAX
12h 20m2 stops
$686Southwest
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Tue, 1 Oct - Thu, 3 Oct
00:55 - 14:47LAX-TPA
10h 52m2 stops
06:00 - 12:47TPA-LAX
9h 47m2 stops
$954American Airlines
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Mon, 30 Sep - Thu, 3 Oct
00:55 - 10:40LAX-TPA
6h 45m1 stop
06:00 - 12:47TPA-LAX
9h 47m2 stops
$986American Airlines
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Mon, 9 Sep - Thu, 12 Sep

Flights from Los Angeles to Tampa - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa, 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 Los Angeles to Tampa is September, where tickets cost $413 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of tickets is $684 and $606 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa, 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 Los Angeles to Tampa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tampa?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Los Angeles to Tampa were found on Spirit Airlines ($219) and Delta ($384). Frontier proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $177.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and Tampa?

United Airlines connects Los Angeles to Tampa with up to 2 flights per day. American Airlines also offers 1 flight per day, while Delta follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and Tampa?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to Tampa. They are: American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with American Airlines at $144 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

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

Each day, there are between 4 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in Tampa, with an average flight time of 4h 42m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 38 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

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.

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to Tampa take?

A direct flight to Tampa will take on average 4h 33m to travel the 5,575 km flying distance from Los Angeles.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 08:25 and will be landing in Tampa at 16:16.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to Tampa jets off at 23:59 and lands at 07:38.

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Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$177
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 Los Angeles to Tampa

  • Can I fly non-stop from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa International Airport?

    Various airlines operate direct flights between the departure and arrival airports, such as Delta, KLM, LATAM Airlines, United Airlines, Korean Air, and WestJet. Compare the prices of the different airlines to save some money and pick whichever airline suits you best. If you have any inquiries, you can contact the airline for more information.

  • Where can I sleep at Tampa International Airport (TPA)?

    If you are looking for a place to rest and stay for the night or a couple of days, you do not have to worry. Just inside the airport, there is the Tampa Airport Marriott, which is approximately 3 miles from the International Plaza Mall. The hotel has elegant amenities like an outside pool and spacious accommodation.

  • Is there public transportation from Tampa International Airport (TPA)?

    Yes. You can find buses in the ground transportation bus spaces. The buses connect the airport to downtown Tampa, Pasco, Citrus County, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Pinellas County. You can choose to use transportation companies like Uber, depending on the size of your group and luggage.

  • Are there pet relief areas in LAX?

    Los Angeles International Airport is animal friendly, where you can walk your dog and enjoy the comfort provided by the space. If you are traveling with your pet, ensure you contact the airline you travel with and inquire about their policies on animal traveling. We recommend that you do this before your travel day to avoid any inconveniences.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Tampa was $115 for a one-way ticket and $142 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $690 and an overall rating of 7.3, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $467 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Los Angeles to Tampa.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

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

    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 Tampa from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Tampa

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is endowed with many lounges where you can relax and finish up on work as you wait to board your flight. Among them are Los Angeles International Lounge, Qantas Airways International First Lounge, Centurion Lounge, and American Airlines Admirals Club, to mention a few. They provide a quieter environment, better customer service, food, and drinks.
  • If you are physically challenged or traveling with someone who is, there is no need to worry. Tampa International Airport (TPA) has made sure that the airport is accessible to everyone. They offer assistance and wheelchairs to the physically disabled. You can contact the airport prior to your trip to request assistance and avoid inconveniences.
  • LAX is about 18 miles from the Los Angeles city center. To avoid arriving late for your flight, you can decide to stay at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, which is not far from the airport. They provide a free shuttle to LAX. These rooms are also pet-friendly if you happen to be traveling with your four-legged friend.
  • Tampa International Airport is intentionally designed to curb the distances the average passenger would walk through the airport. With shorter walking distances, you can easily get to the gates quickly. If you are traveling with children, take advantage of the play areas in the airport upon landing. The play areas are installed with hand sanitizer dispensers at the entry to combat germs you might be worried about.
  • The LAX airport provides spacious nursing areas that can accommodate multiple nursing mothers. They are ideal for mothers looking for a quiet place to breastfeed or breast pump.
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Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Tampa?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top 3 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Tampa. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Tampa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11143 reviews
8.1Crew
7.2Comfort
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
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Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

2.0 MediocreAlexandra, Apr 2024LAX - HNL
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Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

The crew were really great, but the 4 hour delay in small chunks was the worst.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

Wouldn’t let me check in said couldn’t find a ticket had to wait very long Time

Seats are way too snug for my hip to knee ratio and the recline on the seat in front of me made my experience worst. My legs had no room at all. Not a plane for people 6 ft or over unless you fly first class.

I liked that we arrived earlier, you could improve your snacks give away

I got upgraded, so comfort was not an issue. But as always, it is the people from baggage handlers, flight attendants, pilots etc. that make the difference.

Horrible. Delayed on both planes several times. No attempt to fix it

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

Nothing, flight was supposed to leave at 758 am. My flight didn’t leave until 430 pm. Spent the whole day at the airport.

Overall a fiasco. My first flight was delayed so late that I would have missed my connection. I had to cancel the flight and reschedule for the next morning. I took over half an hour to retrieve my luggage. I already paid $30 for checked in luggage for the flight I didn't take. When I checked in for my new flight on app I paid another $30. I went to the kiosk for my luggage tags and was charged $40. (My baggage didn't make it on the connecting flight but was delivered at 10:00 that night.) Later that day I requested a refund of the baggage fees. I received an email stating my refund was complete in the amount of $234.62. I didn't realize that meant my return flight was canceled until I tried to check in at the counter. They had refunded the wrong thing. It costed me $381.10 to book a new flight home. At least my baggage made it home with me.

Flight was delayed due to crew not being there, besides that it was a normal flight.

Staff were very helpful to my dad in a wheelchair. Thank you.

1st flight was delayed because of broken radio, missed connection but they got us on very next plane 1 hr later. Return flights were both delayed by 1 hr each. Crews were fine. Planes ok, but had to check carry ons.

It’s never made crystal clear if your flight will have in flight entertainment or not. That should be explicit

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

Spirit canceled the flight in March and never notified me!

One hour late taking off. Concerning, very hard landing. Uncomfortable seats with no recline. Extremely slow baggage claim. Very professional, knowledgeable flight attendants. Brand new, very clean plane.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

Enjoyed the experience, on time flights, friendly staff the WiFi was intros d kept cutting out.

Awful experience. Both flights were delayed several times with weather but also crew members being the official cause. The vouchers are unusable and insufficient ($50 voucher to fly the same crappy airline is a joke for putting me on a red-eye that landed at 3:00 am). The aircrafts were old and uncomfortable (have a real pocket on the seat, for crying out loud!).

Actual CLT experience was rough. I've never seen the airport as bad in regards to security lines and wait. (For not being a holiday) A lot of folks missed their flight this morning. Spirit is fine. But wasnt offered a beverage somehow. No worries but some how I missed it.

Flight from Tampa to Houston was canceled. SPIRIT rebooked me and they double booked my seat. Conclusion I COULD NOT TRAVEL TO HOUSTON. I MISSED MY GRANDDAUGHTER BIRTHDAY. I would not recommend this company. I will file a complaint. I will never consider SPIRIT as an airline . It’s a faker.

I was penalized for a mistake made by your team

Small water and small chips 10 dollars is insane. Pluse almost 200 for a carry on and luggage also crazy. Otherwise was on time that's good

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to Tampa found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/9Mon
1 stopFrontier
13h 13mLAX-TPA
$177
4/7Thu
directDelta
4h 47mLAX-TPA
$223
5/7Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
9h 09mLAX-TPA
$251
20/7Sat
directDelta
4h 47mLAX-TPA
$262
22/10Tue
directUnited Airlines
4h 45mLAX-TPA
$270
11/9Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 18mLAX-TPA
$284
15/5Wed
directDelta
4h 44mLAX-TPA
$285
26/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
4h 51mLAX-TPA
$287
11/5Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 31mLAX-TPA
$290
22/10Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
11h 09mLAX-TPA
$291

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
directDelta
4h 29mLAX-TPA
5/6Wed
directDelta
5h 20mTPA-LAX
$599
4/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 46mLAX-TPA
5/6Wed
directDelta
5h 20mTPA-LAX
$613
6/5Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
12h 30mLAX-TPA
9/5Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 35mTPA-LAX
$804
6/5Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
12h 20mLAX-TPA
9/5Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 00mTPA-LAX
$840
3/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 05mLAX-TPA
5/5Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 50mTPA-LAX
$1,045
3/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 05mLAX-TPA
5/5Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 50mTPA-LAX
$1,052
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 03mLAX-TPA
9/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 35mTPA-LAX
$1,060
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 03mLAX-TPA
9/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 25mTPA-LAX
$1,208
3/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 37mLAX-TPA
8/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 06mTPA-LAX
$2,200
3/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 37mLAX-TPA
8/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
5h 25mTPA-LAX
$2,784

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