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 total routes. Historically, approximately 16.9% of flights on this route have been direct. When a connection is necessary, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers on average, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tampa?

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Tampa has a median duration of 4 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of 3466 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 9 hours and 32 minutes. These durations are based on historical flight data for this route.

How often do Los Angeles to Tampa flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Los Angeles to Tampa route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find more favorable fares. This trend is based on pricing patterns observed over 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 options that include one or more stops.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Tampa takes about 4h 49m, including connections. For those itineraries that do involve connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 11h 44m. Non-stop flights, when available, also have a median duration of 4h 49m.

The distance between Los Angeles and Tampa is approximately 3466 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates into a longer travel day, especially when factoring in connecting flights.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa? Looking at recent trends, February stands out as the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $210. January is also a strong contender for value, offering a median fare of $224, followed by April at $230. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices.

Right now, cheap flights from Los Angeles to Tampa typically range from $390–$770, with a median fare of $513. Current fares are below the typical level, indicating a favorable time to consider booking. Approximately 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Tampa

Regular price: $193 - $306

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

The regular price range for this route is between $193 and $306. The current lowest deal is $187 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 27-Oct 28.

now $187

Low $193

High $306

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

Cheapest

Flights from $215

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $710

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Tampa

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$237

$256

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$177

$275

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$248

$292

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$226

$254

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$243

$261

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$236

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$236 → $187

21%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$458 → $441

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$251 → $236

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$251 → $236

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

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $210 for Los Angeles to Tampa.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 49m

The median flight duration for direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa is 4h 49m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 83.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal on Frontier Airlines for $187 was found for October 27-October 28.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are frequently available.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$201

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more flight options and often lower fares than Tampa due to high carrier competition.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$138

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Tampa, United States

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From LAX

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

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From LAX

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

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Save $323

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Business Class

From LAX

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,889

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From LAX

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

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Business Class

From LAX

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

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From LAX

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From LAX

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From LAX

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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. Within this period, the average price observed was $411. Booking 0-6 days out saw average prices rise to $803, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $818. These trends are based on observations across the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, 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, representing the 75th percentile of observed fares.

Across the trailing quarter, February typically offers 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 had a median price of $230, which was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $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: $193 - $306

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

The regular price range for this route is between $193 and $306. The current lowest deal is $187 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 27-Oct 28.

now $187

Low $193

High $306

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

February

Cheapest

Flights from $215

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $710

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Tampa

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$237

$256

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$177

$275

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$248

$292

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$226

$254

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$243

$261

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$236

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$236 → $187

21%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$458 → $441

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$251 → $236

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$251 → $236

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

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $210 for Los Angeles to Tampa.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 49m

The median flight duration for direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa is 4h 49m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 83.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal on Frontier Airlines for $187 was found for October 27-October 28.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are frequently available.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$201

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more flight options and often lower fares than Tampa due to high carrier competition.

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,754

$1,627

Save $127

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Tampa

Los Angeles to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Tampa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

Los Angeles - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights average 4h 49m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Best Elite deals to Tampa

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Dec 10

Oct 20

Nov 08

Dec 07

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Dec 04

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Tampa?

How much should a flight from Los Angeles to Tampa cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tampa?

Can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Tampa?

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tampa?

How often do Los Angeles to Tampa flight prices drop?

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Flights to Tampa from other cities

Los Angeles to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Tampa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

Los Angeles - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights average 4h 49m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Best Elite deals to Tampa

Dec 10

Dec 10

Oct 20

Nov 08

Dec 07

Oct 14

Dec 04

Dec 12

Dec 08

Nov 04

Nov 30

Nov 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Tampa?

How much should a flight from Los Angeles to Tampa cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tampa?