Find cheap airlines flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

You can choose from 5 airlines that fly from Tampa to Los Angeles, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Delta Air Lines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Tampa to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles: One way flights from $144, round trip flights from $263. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Tampa to Los Angeles are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Tampa to Los Angeles

The distance between Tampa and Los Angeles is approximately 3,465.99 km. It takes around 6 hours 19 minutes on average to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$69
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$159
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,465.99 km
Average flight time6 hours 19 minutes
Popular airlineDelta Air Lines
Flight statistics for the Tampa–Los Angeles route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

The average price of one-way flights from Tampa to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles is Sep, with an average price of $193; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to $412.

$412
$303
$193
$84
    Cheapest
  • $262
    Feb
  • $378
    Mar
  • $361
    Apr
  • $412
    May
  • $372
    Jun
  • $291
    Jul
  • $299
    Aug
  • $193
    Sep
  • $247
    Oct
  • $238
    Nov
  • $330
    Dec
  • $229
    Jan

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

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Tampa to Los Angeles on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles is Tue, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

$386
$302
$217
$133
  • $313
    Mon
  • $217
    Tue
  • $325
    Wed
  • $286
    Thu
  • $386
    Fri
  • $312
    Sat
  • $260
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Los Angeles (TPA-LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $69 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TPA to LAX on Fri, Mar 13), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $159 departing on Fri, Feb 27 and returning on Fri, Mar 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Tampa to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Delta Air Lines United Airlines Spirit Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 6 hours 19 minutes to fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 19 flight per week flying from Tampa to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL538 (07:05)
  • To find best deals on flights from Tampa to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Mar 13, with one-way flights priced at just $69.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles on February 23, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $69.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Tampa International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (TPA-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Tampa is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Tampa to Los Angeles on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Tampa to Los Angeles, with an average price of $144.

$46
$144
$242
$340
$438
Frontier Airlines
$144
Frontier Airlines
Spirit Airlines
$203
Spirit Airlines
American Airlines
$330
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
$339
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
$438
United Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the number of flights from Tampa to Los Angeles operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Delta Air Lines operates the most flights from Tampa to Los Angeles, with 14 flight per week.

5
8
11
14
Delta Air Lines
14
Delta Air Lines
Air France
12
Air France
Virgin Australia
10
Virgin Australia
United Airlines
10
United Airlines
WestJet
9
WestJet
LATAM Airlines
8
LATAM Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the number of flights from Tampa to Los Angeles for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Tampa to Los Angeles depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

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47
34
22
Highest
46
Mon
38
Tue
34
Wed
40
Thu
59
Fri
35
Sat
44
Sun