Are there direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Yes, direct flights are available from Tampa to Los Angeles. Historically, direct flights constituted approximately 20.9% of all available options across the trailing quarter. For flights with layovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?

A direct flight from Tampa to Los Angeles typically takes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight duration of 330 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 9 hours and 53 minutes, or 593 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3466 kilometers.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Tampa to Los Angeles. The median price for connecting flights was $259, while direct flights had a median price of $419. This means that direct flights were approximately 62% more expensive than connecting flights across the trailing quarter. Direct flights made up about 19.5% of the available options during this 90-day period.

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Tampa to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

The journey from Tampa to Los Angeles covers a distance of 3466 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. For cheap flights from Tampa to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $271–$516, with a median of $379. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles? The data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $179. Following closely are March, with a median fare of $196, and January, where the median fare is $210. Planning your travel during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 20.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely encounter one or more stops on your journey from Tampa to Los Angeles.

How long is the flight from Tampa to Los Angeles? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 5h 30m. While direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles are less common, this median duration accounts for the total travel time you can expect when flying this route.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Los Angeles

Regular price: $209 - $320

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

The regular price range for this route is between $209 and $320. The current lowest deal is $211 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 1-Oct 5.

now $211

Low $209

High $320

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from TPA to LAX is January, with a median price of $174. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $750. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $174

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $750

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Direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to Los Angeles

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Los Angeles

Tampa (TPA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$343

$239

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Los Angeles

Tampa (TPA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$324

$239

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Los Angeles

Tampa (TPA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$323

$239

One-way

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⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Los Angeles

Tampa (TPA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$323

$242

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Los Angeles

Tampa (TPA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$274

$234

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Los Angeles

Tampa (TPA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$287

$234

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 11

$343 → $239

30%

2 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 9

$338 → $240

29%

3 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 9

$337 → $243

28%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$324 → $239

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles

Tampa - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Tampa to Los Angeles are above the typical level at $379.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices.

Historically, April, March, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 30m.

The typical direct flight from Tampa to Los Angeles takes 5h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

About 20.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$206

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International offers another option for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles.

📍 ~23 km from Tampa city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$299

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles, offering many connections from Tampa.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car, public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$231

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative for travelers heading to North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$271

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best time to book flights from Tampa to Los Angeles for the lowest prices is typically between 14 and 27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $224. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw prices rise to an average of $731. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in higher average prices, around $453, across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles was considered to be $271 or less. The median price for this route was $379. Prices above $516 were observed in the higher range of the market. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles, with a median price of $179. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $196. January, while also being one of the cheaper months with a median of $210, was also observed as the most expensive month in some periods, reflecting price fluctuations. The annual median price for this route is $379.

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Tampa to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Los Angeles

Regular price: $209 - $320

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

The regular price range for this route is between $209 and $320. The current lowest deal is $211 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 1-Oct 5.

now $211

Low $209

High $320

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles

January

Cheapest

Flights from $174

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $750

Jan

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May

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Dec