What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $193.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Tampa to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Flights via Huntsville (HSV) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 47m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Flights via Huntsville (HSV) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 40m.

How popular is this Tampa to Los Angeles flight route?

The Tampa to Los Angeles flight path was viewed by 38 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?

A quick flight from Tampa to Los Angeles can take about 5h 04m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $283. Airlines will cover a distance of 2152 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Los Angeles round-trip?

Frontier, at $117, was found to be the cheapest airline from Tampa to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways. Users have found that Frontier is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tampa to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Tampa to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 day to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to Los Angeles

The most flights from TPA to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

While on average a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles is generally $894, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $162. When looking at the most popular route, (Tampa - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Tampa to Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles on time: Virgin Australia (95%), WestJet (84%), Air France (78%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Tampa to Los Angeles?

The most popular airlines flying from Tampa to Los Angeles are American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Tampa to Los Angeles at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What airports do I use to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles?

If you wish to fly to Los Angeles from Tampa, then you need to book flights from Tampa to Los Angeles. There are 8 flights from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from Tampa are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 04m is how long a nonstop flight from Tampa to Los Angeles typically takes.

Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?

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

$96+ Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles

Round-trip from	$214 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$96 (Priceline)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$314
Good round-trip deal	$319 or less
Good one-way deal	$248 or less

Tue 11/47:25 pmTPA - LAX

Nonstop5h 20mDelta

Tue 11/1110:15 pmLAX - TPA

Nonstop4h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$277

Wed 10/87:35 amTPA - LAX

Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/1210:40 pmLAX - TPA

Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$283

Wed 10/227:25 pmTPA - LAX

Nonstop5h 20mDelta

Tue 11/410:20 pmLAX - TPA

Nonstop4h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$277

Tue 10/147:35 amTPA - LAX

Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/2012:56 amLAX - TPA

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$287

Tue 10/217:07 amTPA - LAX

Nonstop5h 19mDelta

Sat 11/810:36 amLAX - TPA

Nonstop4h 39mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$283

Sun 10/127:35 amTPA - LAX

Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/1910:40 pmLAX - TPA

Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$289

Thu 10/167:07 amTPA - LAX

Nonstop5h 19mDelta

Tue 10/2110:20 pmLAX - TPA

Nonstop4h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$283

Sun 10/57:35 amTPA - LAX

Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/1110:40 pmLAX - TPA

Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$289

Fri 10/107:25 pmTPA - LAX

Nonstop5h 20mDelta

Wed 10/1510:20 pmLAX - TPA

Nonstop4h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$283

Tue 10/72:29 pmTPA - LAX

1 stop10h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/1210:40 pmLAX - TPA

Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$289

Mon 10/67:25 pmTPA - LAX

Nonstop5h 20mDelta

Tue 10/1410:20 pmLAX - TPA

Nonstop4h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$289

Fri 10/317:06 amTPA - LAX

Nonstop5h 19mDelta

Mon 11/310:20 pmLAX - TPA

Nonstop4h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$289

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$117	Average$187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$151	Average$243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Breeze Airways	Cheapest$153	Average$260	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$249	Average$438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$289	Average$407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$289	Average$382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

$96+ Cheap flights from Tampa to Los Angeles (TPA - LAX)

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