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Cheapest return fare
$449
Typical prices: $456-$712
Southwest
Wed 2/9Sun 6/9
LAX - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$453
Typical prices: $448-$658
United Airlines
Thu 15/10Thu 22/10
LAX - TPA • Direct
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You can fly direct with Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines. Average duration is 4h 50m
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Tampa (LAX-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Tampa

Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
Southwest Logo
11:35 - 21:25
LAX
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TPA
6h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
19:20 - 21:30
TPA
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LAX
5h 10mdirect
$449Southwest
Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov
Southwest Logo
11:30 - 19:05
LAX
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TPA
4h 35mdirect
Southwest Logo
05:35 - 10:10
TPA
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LAX
7h 35m
1 stop
$452Southwest
Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
United Airlines Logo
09:34 - 17:23
LAX
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TPA
4h 49mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:19 - 17:37
TPA
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LAX
8h 18m
1 stop
$452United Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
United Airlines Logo
09:34 - 17:23
LAX
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TPA
4h 49mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 12:01
TPA
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LAX
8h 01m
1 stop
$452United Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
United Airlines Logo
18:51 - 05:43
LAX
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TPA
7h 52m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 11:30
TPA
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LAX
5h 30mdirect
$452United Airlines
Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
United Airlines Logo
09:34 - 17:23
LAX
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TPA
4h 49mdirect
United Airlines Logo
15:27 - 21:31
TPA
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LAX
9h 04m
1 stop
$452United Airlines
Fri, 11 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
Southwest Logo
05:10 - 16:50
LAX
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TPA
8h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
09:50 - 12:15
TPA
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LAX
5h 25mdirect
$452Southwest
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
United Airlines Logo
09:34 - 17:23
LAX
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TPA
4h 49mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 12:01
TPA
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LAX
8h 01m
1 stop
$452United Airlines
Fri, 21 Aug - Sat, 7 Nov
Southwest Logo
09:40 - 21:55
LAX
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TPA
9h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
15:10 - 17:35
TPA
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LAX
5h 25mdirect
$452Southwest
Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
United Airlines Logo
23:30 - 11:31
LAX
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TPA
9h 01m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 14:56
TPA
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LAX
5h 12mdirect
$452United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Tampa flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Tampa?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Tampa departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Tampa from Los Angeles usually cost between $419 and $624 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $449 on Southwest (2 Sept–6 Sept).

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 round-trip 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 August, where tickets cost $507 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $705 and $632 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $521, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Tampa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$230
Best time to beat the crowds (8% 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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Tampa was $230 for a one-way ticket and $449 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: Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Alaska Airlines, KLM, and Finnair.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Tampa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to Tampa.
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Tampa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Tampa

Monday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Tampa to Los Angeles

Monday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

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