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$85+ 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TPA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Tampa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Tampa flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$154
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$85
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$378

Good round-trip deal

$324 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/212:28 pmONT - TPA
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Sun 10/52:40 pmTPA - ONT
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$154
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/912:32 pmONT - TPA
1 stop24h 21mFrontier
Tue 10/143:00 pmTPA - ONT
1 stop11h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$156
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:59 pmONT - TPA
1 stop29h 32mFrontier
Sun 10/52:40 pmTPA - ONT
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$157
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:34 amONT - TPA
1 stop12h 09mFrontier
Fri 10/316:37 amTPA - ONT
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$158
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:34 amONT - TPA
1 stop12h 09mFrontier
Mon 10/2710:42 pmTPA - ONT
1 stop28h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$159
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:04 amONT - TPA
1 stop19h 18mFrontier
Mon 10/1310:42 pmTPA - ONT
1 stop28h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$160
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 9/2611:34 amLAS - TPA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/285:06 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop8h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$161
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 11/39:00 amLAS - TPA
Nonstop4h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/56:35 amTPA - LAS
Nonstop4h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$162
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/89:00 amLAS - TPA
Nonstop4h 21mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/135:25 pmTPA - LAS
Nonstop4h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$163
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1011:08 amLAS - TPA
Nonstop4h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/138:15 amTPA - LAS
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$164
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/212:28 pmONT - TPA
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Sat 10/46:50 amTPA - ONT
1 stop16h 04mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$165
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/246:30 amLAS - TPA
1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/265:25 pmTPA - LAS
Nonstop4h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$165

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OntarioTampa

ONT - TPA

ONTTPA

Ontario

Thu 10/23

12:32 pm-4:43 pm

1 stop25h 11m

Tampa

Mon 10/27

10:42 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop28h 08m

$157

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/17

12:39 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Tampa

Tue 10/28

6:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 25m

$163

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 10/11

11:08 am-6:31 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Tampa

Mon 10/13

8:15 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 39m

$163

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/3

9:55 pm-5:16 am

Nonstop4h 21m

Tampa

Mon 12/8

6:35 am-8:25 am

Nonstop4h 50m

$171

Santa AnaTampa

SNA - TPA

SNATPA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/11

2:20 pm-5:22 am

1 stop12h 02m

Tampa

Sat 10/18

7:10 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$173

Santa AnaTampa

SNA - TPA

SNATPA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/15

6:45 am-9:48 pm

2 stops12h 03m

Tampa

Mon 10/20

6:37 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 39m

$196

SacramentoTampa

SMF - TPA

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/16

12:21 pm-5:22 am

1 stop14h 01m

Tampa

Thu 10/23

10:50 pm-11:26 am

1 stop15h 36m

$206

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/16

12:40 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Tampa

Sun 1/25

6:15 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 28m

$208

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 11/9

12:59 am-5:22 am

1 stop25h 23m

Tampa

Fri 11/14

6:50 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops31h 39m

$208

Santa AnaTampa

SNA - TPA

SNATPA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/7

6:45 am-4:21 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Tampa

Tue 10/14

5:25 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$213

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from California to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 September 17, 2025.

When flying from California to Tampa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to TPA are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 Frontier, Breeze Airways, and Spirit Airlines fly from California to Tampa in about 4h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 50m. California and Tampa are separated by a distance of 1979 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $86. Users have also found prices from $102 and $104 on Frontier and Southwest, 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: Virgin Australia (93%), LATAM Airlines (88%), Delta( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Tampa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Tampa) can be booked for $185 on average, our data indicates $762 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from California to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 California to Tampa

Discover the top 9 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$108Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$113Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$124Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$187Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$201Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$220Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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