Are there direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Yes, direct flights are available from Tampa to Los Angeles. Based on data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 20.9% of flights on this route were direct. For flights that include a stopover, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers have options for both direct and connecting services.

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

A direct flight from Tampa to Los Angeles typically takes 5 hours and 30 minutes. This corresponds to a median duration of 330 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 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, on average, 62% more expensive than connecting flights. Direct flights constituted about 19.5% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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2026-10-28 – 2026-10-31
TPA - Los Angeles
81% AI deal score
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$191
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Tampa to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

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. Only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting 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, March offers a median fare of $196, and January presents a median of $210. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

Most itineraries from Tampa to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 20.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to have at least one connection on their journey.

How long is the flight from Tampa to Los Angeles? A typical journey from Tampa to Los Angeles, including connections, takes approximately 5h 30m. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 5h 30m, while connecting flights have a median duration of 12h 18m. The overall typical journey time reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.

The route from Tampa to Los Angeles covers a distance of 3466 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you are traveling a significant but not extremely long distance, typically involving several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Los Angeles

Regular price: $207 - $328

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

Regular prices for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles typically range from $207 to $328. The current lowest deal is $191 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 28-Oct 31.

now $191

Low $207

High $328

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles

Flights from TPA to LAX are cheapest in January, with a median price of $174. The most expensive month to fly is February, with a median price of $750. Generally, prices are 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

Frontier Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to Los Angeles

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Los Angeles

Tampa (TPA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$182

$276

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Los Angeles

Tampa (TPA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$261

$286

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Los Angeles

Tampa (TPA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$229

$262

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Los Angeles

Tampa (TPA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$204

$263

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Los Angeles

Tampa (TPA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$249

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Los Angeles

Tampa (TPA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$214

$261

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$252 → $192

24%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$252 → $223

11%

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

$251 → $224

11%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$463 → $437

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 from Tampa to Los Angeles are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices around $179

Historically, April has offered the lowest median prices at $179, followed by March at $196.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 30m

Direct flights typically take 5h 30m, while connecting flights average 12h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 79.1% of routes. Direct flights are available from four airlines.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 84 direct deals, followed by Deutsche Luft Hansa with 5 direct deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Tampa to Los Angeles appear frequently, with many options available.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is a convenient option for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$203

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$203

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity to North Los Angeles and easier terminal navigation.

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

💸 Flights from ~$239

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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 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $224. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $731. Even booking 60+ days out tends to result in higher average prices, around $453.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is considered to be $271 or less. The median price for this route was $379. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $516 or less. These figures are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles, with a median price of $179. March also offers competitive prices, with a median of $196. January has shown a median price of $210 for this route. The annual median price for flights on this route is $379, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings.

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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: $207 - $328

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

Regular prices for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles typically range from $207 to $328. The current lowest deal is $191 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 28-Oct 31.

now $191

Low $207

High $328

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles

January

Cheapest

Flights from $174

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $750

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May

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Dec