Can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Tampa?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flights. Historically, approximately 16.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers on average.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tampa?

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Tampa has a duration of 4 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of 3466 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 32 minutes. These durations reflect the average travel times observed for this route.

How often do Los Angeles to Tampa flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Los Angeles to Tampa route show frequent drops. Travelers can often find opportunities for price reductions, indicating that this route is one where price fluctuations occur regularly across the trailing 30 days.

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Los Angeles to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa connect at least once, with only 16.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are available, you'll most often find yourself with at least two stops on your journey.

For cheap flights from Los Angeles to Tampa, fares typically range from $390–$770, with a median price of $513. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a more favorable pricing environment. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals can be challenging, though new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $210. Following closely are January, with a median fare of $224, and April, where the median fare is $230. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Tampa takes about 4h 49m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights. Given that most itineraries involve connections, the overall travel time can vary significantly, with connecting flights having a median duration of 11h 44m compared to 4h 49m for non-stop options.

The distance between Los Angeles and Tampa is approximately 3466 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning it's a considerable distance that typically involves several hours of flight time.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Tampa

Regular price: $201 - $337

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

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa is typically between $201 and $337. The current lowest deal is $187 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 23.

now $187

Low $201

High $337

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 $215. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $710. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

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Flights from $215

June

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Flights from $710

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Tampa

Mon, Aug 3

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Frontier Airlines

$331

$292

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

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$341

$292

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$347

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$330

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$360

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Frontier Airlines

$264

$228

One-way

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

6 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 24

$294 → $206

30%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$325 → $239

26%

4 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 22

$314 → $229

27%

3 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 22

$313 → $229

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

Los Angeles - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Tampa are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa, with a median price of $215.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 49m.

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa typically take 4h 49m, while connecting flights average 11h 44m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 16.9% of recent flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a primary option for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$234

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a primary option for travelers flying from Los Angeles to Tampa.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$186

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more flight options and often lower fares than TPA, despite potential traffic.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$126

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

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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. During this period, the average price observed was $411. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices rise to $818, while booking 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $803. For those planning further ahead, prices averaged $533 when booked 28-59 days in advance, and $443 for bookings made 60+ days out.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is considered to be $390 or less. The median price for this route was $513. Prices typically ranged up to $770 for the upper quartile of fares observed.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa include February, with a median price of $210, and January, with a median price of $224. April also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $230. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $513.

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Los Angeles to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Tampa

Regular price: $201 - $337

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

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa is typically between $201 and $337. The current lowest deal is $187 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 23.

now $187

Low $201

High $337

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

February

Cheapest

Flights from $215

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $710

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