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$56+ Cheap flights from California to Tampa (TPA)

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TPA
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Tampa

Cheapest flights from California to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/1510:03 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/228:15 amTPA - LAS
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/1510:03 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/209:50 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Fri 12/125:05 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop15h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/228:15 amTPA - LAS
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Fri 12/125:05 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop15h 01mFrontier
Sat 12/209:50 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop27h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$198
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:35 pmLAS - TPA
Nonstop4h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/239:41 pmTPA - LAS
Nonstop5h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/115:07 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Mon 12/229:30 amTPA - LAS
1 stop14h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/812:59 amLAS - TPA
2 stops13h 32mFrontier
Sat 12/137:44 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop15h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$204
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:00 amLAS - TPA
1 stop27h 30mFrontier
Sun 12/215:28 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop30h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$205
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:00 amLAS - TPA
1 stop26h 35mFrontier
Mon 12/226:07 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop17h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$206
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:30 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop18h 24mFrontier
Sun 12/215:28 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop30h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$207
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1811:50 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop29h 25mFrontier
Sun 12/215:28 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop30h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/1510:03 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/178:00 amTPA - LAS
1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$210

Find flight deals from California to Tampa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Tampa flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$56
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$448

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Tampa 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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Tampa that are best for you.

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California

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Tampa

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Thu 2/5

2:59 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop26h 38m

Tampa

Tue 2/10

9:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$168

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Fri 1/30

8:04 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop21h 33m

Tampa

Tue 2/10

9:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$168

SacramentoTampa

SMF - TPA

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-8:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Tampa

Tue 2/17

8:50 am-12:10 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$168

SacramentoTampa

SMF - TPA

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/4

10:36 am-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Tampa

Wed 2/11

9:00 am-10:58 pm

1 stop16h 58m

$168

SacramentoTampa

SMF - TPA

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

12:59 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop28h 38m

Tampa

Thu 1/29

9:00 am-9:57 am

1 stop27h 57m

$168

OntarioTampa

ONT - TPA

ONTTPA

Ontario

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop29h 29m

Tampa

Tue 3/3

4:49 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$183

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/17

1:01 am-3:53 pm

1 stop11h 52m

Tampa

Sun 1/25

5:44 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop26h 51m

$183

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-8:37 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Tampa

Tue 2/3

9:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$196

SacramentoTampa

SMF - TPA

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

6:25 am-8:15 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Tampa

Thu 1/29

4:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$203

SacramentoTampa

SMF - TPA

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/27

7:15 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Tampa

Mon 2/2

5:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$203

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Best time to book a flight from California to Tampa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Tampa

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tampa (average of $69). Flying from California to Tampa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 CA to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Tampa in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Tampa

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Tampa. 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 4, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to TPA are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Tampa. 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 into for flights to Tampa from California?

    For a flight from California to Tampa, you will be flying into Tampa. Tampa (TPA) is just 4.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this California to Tampa flight route?

    The California to Tampa flight path was viewed by 17 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 California to Tampa?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest fly from California to Tampa in about 10h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 39m. California and Tampa are separated by a distance of 2351 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $61. Users have also found prices from $66 and $81 on Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Tampa are Los Angeles - Tampa, San Francisco - Tampa and Ontario - Tampa.

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

    Before booking your flight to Tampa from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: WestJet (89%), Virgin Australia (89%), United Airlines( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Tampa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $144. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Tampa) can be booked for $137 on average, our data indicates $621 when flying from California to Tampa.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Tampa 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 California to Tampa?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tampa (average of $69). Flying from California to Tampa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Tampa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Tampa. 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$66Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$124Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$187Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$217Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$219Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$253Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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