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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Los Angeles to Tampa

October 21 - October 28

Cheapest

LAX - Tampa

$226

$222

Round trip

October 20 - October 27

Cheapest

LAX - Tampa

$226

$222

Round trip

August 20 - August 31

LAX - Tampa

$265

$226

Round trip

August 12 - August 19

Earliest

LAX - Tampa

$230

$238

Round trip

August 19 - August 26

LAX - Tampa

$232

$238

Round trip

August 21 - August 25

Best

LAX - Tampa

$299

$241

Round trip

October 14 - October 20

Best

LAX - Tampa

$267

$241

Round trip

October 17 - October 21

LAX - Tampa

$234

$245

Round trip

December 1 - December 7

LAX - Tampa

$258

$245

Round trip

August 14 - September 1

LAX - Tampa

$255

$246

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa connect at least once, with only 18.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical itinerary includes 2 stopovers. This means that while direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are available, you'll most often find yourself with at least one layover on this route.
A typical journey from Los Angeles to Tampa takes 17h 16m including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this median duration reflects the time spent in transit and during layovers. Travelers should factor in this extended travel time when planning their trip.
The distance between Los Angeles and Tampa is 3,466 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a significant amount of time in the air, often necessitating connecting flights to complete the journey.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa? You'll find the cheapest fares in February, with a median price of $210. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $224, followed by April at a median of $230. These months represent the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.
Right now, cheap flights from Los Angeles to Tampa typically range from $294–$716, with a median fare of $446. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Despite this, 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals do appear. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Tampa

Regular price: $193 - $298

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa is typically between $193 and $298. The current lowest deal is $222 with United Airlines, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now $222

Low $193

High $298

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa is February, with a median price of $210. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $704. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $210

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $704

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Tampa

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$250

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$249

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$274

$249

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$274

$249

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$249

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$249

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$299  →  $241

19%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$303  →  $248

18%

3 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 9

$302  →  $249

18%

1 night

Aug 4 - Aug 5

$301  →  $249

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

Los Angeles - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Los Angeles to Tampa are above the typical level at $222.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February has the lowest median price at $210 for Los Angeles to Tampa.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 17h 16m

The median flight duration for Los Angeles to Tampa is 17 hours 16 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 18.9% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are frequent, with over 1 per day.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a primary departure point for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$222

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa.

📍 ~10 km from Tampa city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$222

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport offers an alternative arrival point for flights to the Tampa area.

📍 ~20 km from Tampa city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$291

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more direct flight options and often features more competitive pricing.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$152

Sarasota–Bradenton International (SRQ)

Sarasota–Bradenton International is a closer alternative, less crowded, with a good selection of domestic flights.

📍 ~60 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$316

Southwest Florida International (RSW)

Southwest Florida International is a major regional airport with a variety of domestic and some international flights.

📍 ~180 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$244

Punta Gorda (PGD)

Punta Gorda is an excellent option for budget-conscious travelers using low-cost carriers with quick transit.

📍 ~125 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$291

Orlando Sanford International (SFB)

Orlando Sanford International is a secondary Orlando-area airport that can offer significant savings on specific domestic routes.

📍 ~170 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$252

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Sep 22

Tampa, United States

92% AI deal score

$2,230

$1,111

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Tampa, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,200

$1,111

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Tampa, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,221

$1,121

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Tampa, United States

88% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,079

$1,622

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Tampa, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,108

$1,677

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Tampa, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,117

$1,677

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Tampa, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,744

$1,364

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$2,069

$1,677

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$2,029

$1,677

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$2,008

$1,677

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,999

$1,677

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,956

$1,677

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,529

$1,322

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,742

$1,410

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,784

$1,432

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,762

$1,557

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,824

$1,597

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,970

$1,677

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,975

$1,678

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,011

$1,742

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,000

$1,743

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,019

$1,756

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,442

$1,307

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,526

$1,337

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Tampa, United States

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$1,092

$929

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Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,753

$1,622

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75% AI deal score

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$1,623

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Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,441

$1,327

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Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,441

$1,337

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,410

$1,327

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,433

$1,347

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

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$939

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Tampa, United States

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$1,017

$939

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,009

$944

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,010

$944

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Tampa, United States

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$944

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

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$954

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Tampa, United States

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$1,387

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Tampa, United States

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$1,389

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Tampa, United States

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$1,347

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Tampa, United States

73% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

73% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

72% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

47% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

47% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

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47% AI deal score

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47% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

47% AI deal score

$3,141

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa is typically 14-27 days before departure. Flights booked within this period have an average price of $411. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out sees an average price of $818, and waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $803. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days in advance average $443.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is considered to be around $294 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $446. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed flights costing $716 or less.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tampa, with a median price of $210. January also presents a good value, with a median price of $224. April typically sees a median price of $230. The annual median price for this route is $446, indicating significant savings are possible during these cheaper months.