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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tampa to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tampa to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Tampa to Los Angeles (TPA-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Tampa to Los Angeles.
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TPA-LAX
5h 20mdirect
Air France Logo
LAX-TPA
4h 31mdirect
Air France
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LATAM Airlines Logo
TPA-LAX
5h 20mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
LAX-TPA
4h 31mdirect
LATAM Airlines
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Delta Logo
TPA-LAX
5h 20mdirect
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LAX-TPA
4h 31mdirect
Korean Air Logo
TPA-LAX
5h 20mdirect
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LAX-TPA
4h 43mdirect
Korean Air
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Virgin Australia Logo
TPA-LAX
5h 23mdirect
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LAX-TPA
4h 37mdirect
Virgin Australia
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United Airlines Logo
TPA-LAX
5h 23mdirect
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LAX-TPA
4h 37mdirect
United Airlines
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WestJet Logo
TPA-LAX
5h 20mdirect
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LAX-TPA
4h 31mdirect
WestJet
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Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
TPA

TPA's hub-and-spoke layout makes navigation easy. Use the people movers to reach your concourse and scan your boarding pass for access.

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LAX

For quick rideshare pickup, head to LAX-it. Walking from Terminals 1 and 7 takes about five minutes, faster than the shuttle.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost C$ 400 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 607 and C$ 596 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tampa to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 736, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Tampa to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

May
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.

When to book flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

  • How do I go about getting a rental car when I arrive at Los Angeles International Airport?

    All of the rental car companies that operate at Los Angeles International Airport are offsite from the airport. Several of the major rental car companies are authorized to pick up passengers at the terminal buildings using their courtesy shuttles. You will find the shuttles next to the purple rental car shuttle sign that you'll find outside of the baggage claim area at all the terminal buildings. If the rental car company you use is not allowed to pick you up at the airport you can meet their shuttles at the Remote Rental Car Depot. You can reach this depot on the Pink LAX shuttle which also makes pick-ups just outside the baggage claim of every terminal.

  • Are there any airlines that offer nonstop flights between Tampa Airport in Los Angeles International Airport?

    The one airline that does offer nonstop service between these two cities is Delta Air Lines.

  • Are there any hotels that have a location near Los Angeles international airport?

    There are several hotels that have a location right at the entrance to the airport. These include the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles, the Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX, the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, and the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel.

  • Is there any public transportation option to get me from downtown Tampa to the Tampa Airport?

    A great way to travel to the airport is to travel on either HART or PSTA buses to the airport. HART routes 30, 32, 35, 60KX, and 275 LX serve the airport as does the PSTA 300X Airport Express. The fare to ride on HART buses is around $2 and the fare to ride on PSTA buses is around $2.25.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to Los Angeles flight route: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, WestJet, JetBlue, Sun Country Air, and Delta.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tampa to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Tampa and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tampa to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Tampa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tampa to Los Angeles

  • If someone will be picking you up from Los Angeles International Airport they can pick you up on the lower level of your terminal just outside baggage claim. The airport suggests the drivers use the 24-hour cell phone lot where they can wait free of charge until you arrive. That is located just east of the airport entrance and drivers can reach the terminal building in just a couple of minutes.
  • If you plan on driving yourself to Tampa Airport (TPA) before your flight to Los Angeles you can park in the airport's long-term garage for around $20 per day. The garage has a location next to the main terminal and there is a pedestrian walkway to the terminal on Level Four.
  • If you're a new mom who is traveling to Los Angeles, you'll be happy to know that there are nursing locations in every one of the terminal buildings at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • If you are in need of some quick cash after you land in Los Angeles there are bank ATM machines on the arrivals level of every terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.
  • If you are taking a four-legged friend on your trip to Los Angeles, the Tampa Airport has animal relief areas that are located past security in each of the terminal buildings. The relief areas are covered and have synthetic grass and drinking sinks.
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Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Tampa Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tampa to Los Angeles

Monday

Air France,China Eastern,Delta, +5 more

Air France,China Eastern, +6 more

Tuesday

Air France,China Eastern,Delta, +5 more

Air France,China Eastern, +6 more

Wednesday

Air France,China Eastern,Delta, +5 more

Air France,China Eastern, +6 more

Thursday

Air France,China Eastern,Delta, +5 more

Air France,China Eastern, +6 more

Friday

Air France,China Eastern,Delta, +5 more

Air France,China Eastern, +6 more

Saturday

Air France,China Eastern,Delta, +5 more

Air France,China Eastern, +6 more

Sunday

Air France,China Eastern,Delta, +5 more

Air France,China Eastern, +6 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Tampa

Monday

Air France,Delta,Korean Air, +4 more

Air France,Delta, +5 more

Tuesday

Air France,Delta,Korean Air, +4 more

Air France,Delta, +5 more

Wednesday

Air France,Delta,Korean Air, +4 more

Air France,Delta, +5 more

Thursday

Air France,Delta,Korean Air, +4 more

Air France,Delta, +5 more

Friday

Air France,Delta,Korean Air, +4 more

Air France,Delta, +5 more

Saturday

Delta,LATAM Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Delta,LATAM Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air France,Delta,Korean Air, +4 more

Air France,Delta, +5 more

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