Can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Tampa?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 5.4% of the routes. When a direct flight is not available, connecting flights typically involve two stopovers to reach the destination. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tampa?

The direct flight from Los Angeles to Tampa typically takes 4 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of 3466 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 10 hours and 51 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

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 may often find opportunities for lower fares. The frequency of these price adjustments has been observed consistently 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 5.4% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical journey includes 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are rare, and travelers should expect to factor in layovers.

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Tampa are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $376–$639 and a median of $476. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare may require flexibility or waiting for new deals. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa? The most affordable month to fly is typically January, with a median fare of $166. Other budget-friendly options include August, where the median fare is $335, and October, with a median fare of $390.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Tampa, including connections, takes approximately 18h 48m. For the rare non-stop options, the flight time is around 4h 44m. The overall median flight time for all itineraries is 4h 44m.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Tampa

Regular price: $205 - $307

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

The regular price range for this route is between 205 USD and 307 USD. The current lowest deal is 140 USD with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 8-Dec 12.

now $140

Low $205

High $307

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa is January, with a median price of $166. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $778. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $166

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $778

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Tampa

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$268

$326

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$213

$272

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Southwest Airlines

$164

$227

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$227

$302

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$226

$255

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$200

$252

One-way

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

9 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 17

$218 → $137

37%

15 nights

Feb 2 - Feb 17

$207 → $131

37%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$241 → $165

31%

16 nights

Feb 1 - Feb 17

$207 → $137

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

Los Angeles - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from LAX to TPA are near the typical level, with a median price of $476.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from LAX to TPA, with a median price of $166.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 44m

The median flight duration for direct flights from LAX to TPA is 4h 44m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.4% of recent flights from LAX to TPA are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights from Los Angeles International to Tampa International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from LAX to TPA are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$163

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.

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International (MCO) is a major hub, often providing more flight options and lower fares than TPA.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$146

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Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,641

Porter Airlines, +1

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From LAX

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Jan 08

Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,658

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From LAX

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Tampa, United States

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$1,658

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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. During this period, the average price observed was $346. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices rise to $919, indicating a significant increase for last-minute arrangements. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $499, while those booked 60 or more days out averaged $562.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Tampa is considered to be $376 or less. The median price for this route was $476. Prices typically ranged up to $639, representing the 75th percentile of observed fares. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, January has offered the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tampa, with a median price of $166. Other months that typically see lower prices include August, with a median of $335, and October, with a median of $390. The annual median price for this route is $476, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $205 - $307

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

The regular price range for this route is between 205 USD and 307 USD. The current lowest deal is 140 USD with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 8-Dec 12.

now $140

Low $205

High $307

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

January

Cheapest

Flights from $166

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $778

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Tampa

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$268

$326

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$213

$272

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Southwest Airlines

$164

$227

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$227

$302

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$226

$255

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tampa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$200

$252

One-way

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

9 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 17

$218 → $137

37%

15 nights

Feb 2 - Feb 17

$207 → $131

37%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$241 → $165

31%

16 nights

Feb 1 - Feb 17

$207 → $137

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa

Los Angeles - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from LAX to TPA are near the typical level, with a median price of $476.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from LAX to TPA, with a median price of $166.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 44m

The median flight duration for direct flights from LAX to TPA is 4h 44m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.4% of recent flights from LAX to TPA are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights from Los Angeles International to Tampa International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from LAX to TPA are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Tampa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$163

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.

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International (MCO) is a major hub, often providing more flight options and lower fares than TPA.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$146

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

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Best Elite deals to Tampa

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From LAX

Elite

Dec 03

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,943

$1,782

Save $161

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Dec 14

Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,904

$1,807

Save $97

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Feb 27

Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,606

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Dec 10

Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,612

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Dec 10

Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,613

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Dec 10

Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,641

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Jan 08

Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,658

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Jan 08

Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,658

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Jan 08

Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,658

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Jan 08

Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,658

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Jan 08

Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,658

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Jan 08

Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,658

Porter Airlines, +1

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 near the typical level

January is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 4h 44m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

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 03

Dec 14

Feb 27

Dec 10

Dec 10

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Jan 08

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Jan 08

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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?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

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 near the typical level

January is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 4h 44m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

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 14

Feb 27

Dec 10

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Jan 08

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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?