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$90+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TPA
Jun 20 — Jun 271
Sat 6/20
Sat 6/27
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 May 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Thu 8/207:53 am
LAS
-
TPA
1 stop26h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/247:00 am
TPA
-
LAS
1 stop6h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 8/2410:50 pm
LAS
-
TPA
Nonstop4h 25m
Frontier
Thu 8/2710:53 pm
TPA
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$229
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 7/411:36 pm
LAS
-
TPA
Nonstop4h 24m
Frontier
Sat 7/1110:17 pm
TPA
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 5/18$231
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Tue 8/2510:50 pm
LAS
-
TPA
Nonstop4h 25m
Frontier
Wed 8/2610:53 pm
TPA
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 5/18$232
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1411:06 am
LAS
-
TPA
1 stop5h 59m
Breeze Airways
Mon 8/177:00 am
TPA
-
LAS
1 stop6h 21m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/20$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2910:39 pm
LAS
-
TPA
Nonstop4h 36m
Frontier
Sat 8/17:45 am
TPA
-
LAS
1 stop17h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/17$241
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 7/2911:34 am
LAS
-
TPA
1 stop6h 09m
Breeze Airways
Wed 8/57:05 am
TPA
-
LAS
1 stop6h 44m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/16$243
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 7/411:34 am
LAS
-
TPA
1 stop6h 09m
Breeze Airways
Sat 7/117:05 am
TPA
-
LAS
1 stop6h 44m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/20$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 8/312:59 am
LAS
-
TPA
2 stops14h 53m
Frontier
Wed 8/510:40 pm
TPA
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/84:35 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop9h 35m
Delta
Mon 6/155:55 pm
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 02m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$257
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 7/178:56 pm
LAX
-
TPA
1 stop29h 36m
Frontier
Tue 7/2110:17 pm
TPA
-
LAX
1 stop24h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 5/20$260
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Mon 7/66:30 am
LAX
-
TPA
1 stop20h 02m
Frontier
Tue 7/1412:56 pm
TPA
-
LAX
1 stop12h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/20$261

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 May 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$90
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$395

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 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 May 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Tampa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Tue 7/7

10:00 pm-8:54 am

1 stop7h 54m

Tampa

Tue 7/14

7:20 am-2:12 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$257

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/14

11:06 am-8:05 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Tampa

Mon 8/17

7:00 am-10:21 am

1 stop6h 21m

$262

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Fri 8/14

4:57 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 03m

Tampa

Sat 8/22

7:48 am-4:14 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$262

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/22

11:34 am-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Tampa

Mon 7/27

7:00 am-10:21 am

1 stop6h 21m

$267

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Tue 7/7

6:12 pm-5:11 am

1 stop7h 59m

Tampa

Thu 7/9

5:53 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$308

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Tue 6/9

5:01 pm-5:45 am

1 stop9h 44m

Tampa

Tue 6/16

5:55 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$308

San DiegoTampa

SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Tue 6/9

7:13 pm-5:45 am

1 stop7h 32m

Tampa

Tue 6/16

6:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$317

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Wed 6/3

7:35 pm-11:25 am

1 stop12h 50m

Tampa

Mon 6/8

5:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop7h 00m

$318

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Sat 6/6

8:00 pm-11:05 am

1 stop12h 05m

Tampa

Wed 6/10

6:20 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$318
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesTampa

LAX - TPA

LAXTPA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/19

10:45 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Tampa

Tue 8/25

7:00 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$331

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Best time to book a flight from California to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tampa (average of $359). Flying from California to Tampa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $712). 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 May 21, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Tampa in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Tampa?

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

The best time to book flights from California to Tampa is 32 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 May 16, 2026.

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 afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 28 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 Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue fly from California to Tampa in about 7h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 03m. California and Tampa are separated by a distance of 2361 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 $82 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: Virgin Australia (97%), United Airlines (94%), WestJet( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Tampa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $165. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Tampa) can be booked for $269 on average, our data indicates $661 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tampa (average of $359). Flying from California to Tampa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $712). 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 May 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$66Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$124Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$128Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$142Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$155Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$199Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$236Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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