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$74+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — LAX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:33 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop29h 22mFrontier
Wed 12/3112:59 amLAS - TPA
1 stop25h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$183
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:53 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop23h 08mFrontier
Wed 1/73:33 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop27h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:33 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop29h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/59:48 pmLAS - TPA
Nonstop4h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$197
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:30 amTPA - LAS
1 stop14h 19mFrontier
Wed 12/2410:15 amLAS - TPA
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$203
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:45 amTPA - LAS
1 stop28h 20mFrontier
Wed 12/2410:15 amLAS - TPA
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:33 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop29h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:48 pmLAS - TPA
Nonstop4h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:53 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop23h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:48 pmLAS - TPA
Nonstop4h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$226
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:33 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop25h 28mFrontier
Mon 1/511:30 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop16h 04mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$227
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:09 pmTPA - SAN
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Wed 12/316:25 amSAN - TPA
1 stop11h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:45 amTPA - LAX
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Tue 1/67:00 amLAX - TPA
1 stop13h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$229
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:40 pmTPA - LAX
1 stop14h 50mFrontier
Tue 12/308:58 pmLAX - TPA
1 stop29h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:41 pmTPA - LAX
1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/67:00 amLAX - TPA
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$236

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Round-trip from

$149
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One-way from

$74
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Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$271 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to California that are best for you.

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Tampa

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaLas Vegas

TPA - LAS

TPALAS

Tampa

Fri 1/9

6:55 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/12

1:30 pm-12:49 am

1 stop8h 19m

$166

TampaSanta Ana

TPA - SNA

TPASNA

Tampa

Sat 1/31

4:40 pm-11:32 am

1 stop21h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/28

12:12 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop24h 19m

$166

TampaLas Vegas

TPA - LAS

TPALAS

Tampa

Fri 1/9

9:21 pm-6:29 pm

2 stops24h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/12

1:30 pm-12:49 am

1 stop8h 19m

$175

TampaLas Vegas

TPA - LAS

TPALAS

Tampa

Wed 1/14

11:14 am-10:33 pm

1 stop14h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-3:53 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$175

TampaOntario

TPA - ONT

TPAONT

Tampa

Sat 2/21

3:34 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Ontario

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-6:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$182

TampaOntario

TPA - ONT

TPAONT

Tampa

Sat 2/14

5:44 pm-7:59 am

1 stop17h 15m

Ontario

Sat 3/7

6:15 am-5:45 am

1 stop20h 30m

$182

TampaOntario

TPA - ONT

TPAONT

Tampa

Mon 1/26

5:44 pm-3:07 pm

1 stop24h 23m

Ontario

Fri 1/30

1:46 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$187

TampaSanta Ana

TPA - SNA

TPASNA

Tampa

Wed 1/7

10:36 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops25h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

3:28 pm-3:13 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$226

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Sat 2/21

11:40 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 58m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

9:00 am-7:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$227

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Thu 1/29

9:00 am-11:32 am

Nonstop5h 32m

San Diego

Tue 2/3

1:10 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to California?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to California (average of $70). Flying from Tampa to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $136). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TPA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Tampa to California by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Tampa to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

The most flights from TPA to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Tampa to California to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to California?

    Most people fly from Tampa (TPA) if they book a flight from Tampa to California. Tampa is conveniently located just 4.9 mi from Tampa’s city center.

  • How popular is this Tampa to California flight route?

    Flights from Tampa to California have been viewed 46 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Tampa to California?

    A quick flight from Tampa to California can take about 5h 32m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $237. Airlines will cover a distance of 2082 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to California one-way?

    $53 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $67 and $74, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Tampa to California?

    The most popular route from Tampa to California is Tampa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Tampa - Los Angeles or Tampa - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tampa to California?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Tampa to California on time: WestJet (97%), United Airlines (93%), Virgin Australia (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $981 for a flight from Tampa to California. The cheapest flight overall is $144 while the most popular route, (Tampa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $108.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to California?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to California (average of $70). Flying from Tampa to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $136). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Tampa to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$153Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$163Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$216Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$221Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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