What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Tampa flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Tampa flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 9% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Tampa on average per day?

The number of flights available between Los Angeles and Tampa is 5 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 10:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving at midday.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Tampa?

United Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Tampa

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Tampa on average per week?

35 flights are operational weekly from Los Angeles to Tampa as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Tampa delayed?

Historically, on average around 14% of flights between Los Angeles and Tampa have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 128 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Tampa Airport?

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Tampa Airport are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Tampa Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Airport to Tampa Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tampa Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Tampa Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tampa Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$196 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Tampa in 2026/27

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14:01 - 00:27LAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

7h 26m1 stop Denver Intl

13:41 - 00:23TPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

13h 42m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

$336Frontier

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

23:59 - 07:43LAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

4h 44mdirect

15:21 - 17:51TPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

5h 30mdirect

$350United Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

07:30 - 15:05LAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

4h 35mdirect

09:50 - 12:10TPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

5h 20mdirect

$353Southwest

Sat, 7 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

22:57 - 06:30LAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

4h 33mdirect

19:24 - 21:45TPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

5h 21mdirect

$359Delta

Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

23:05 - 11:12LAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

9h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:44 - 14:56TPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

5h 12mdirect

$364United Airlines

Sat, 17 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

09:15 - 19:25LAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

7h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

15:10 - 17:40TPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

5h 30mdirect

$367Southwest

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

10:35 - 18:13LAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

4h 38mdirect

19:24 - 21:45TPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

5h 21mdirect

$370Delta

Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

22:57 - 06:30LAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

4h 33mdirect

12:38 - 17:40TPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

8h 02m1 stop Austin Bergstrom

$373Delta

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

06:20 - 19:35LAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

10h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Indianapolis

15:10 - 17:40TPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

5h 30mdirect

$374Southwest

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

20:30 - 10:30LAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

11h 00m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

07:45 - 14:50TPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

10h 05m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$377JetBlue

Wed, 28 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

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7 Nov

LAX07:30Los Angeles

4h 35m

TPA15:05Tampa

11 Nov

TPA09:50Tampa

5h 20m

LAX12:10Los Angeles

$353

Southwest

31 Oct

LAX09:15Los Angeles

7h 10m

1 stop

TPA19:25Tampa

7 Nov

TPA15:10Tampa

5h 30m

LAX17:40Los Angeles

$367

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7 Nov

LAX06:20Los Angeles

10h 15m

2 stops

TPA19:35Tampa

14 Nov

TPA15:10Tampa

5h 30m

LAX17:40Los Angeles

$374

United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

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United Airlines

17 Oct

LAX23:05Los Angeles

9h 07m

1 stop

TPA11:12Tampa

20 Oct

TPA12:44Tampa

5h 12m

LAX14:56Los Angeles

$364

United Airlines

30 Oct

LAX23:59Los Angeles

4h 44m

TPA07:43Tampa

4 Nov

TPA12:45Tampa

5h 30m

LAX15:15Los Angeles

$387

United Airlines

9 Oct

LAX09:34Los Angeles

4h 49m

TPA17:23Tampa

13 Oct

TPA12:44Tampa

5h 12m

LAX14:56Los Angeles

$402

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09:50-12:10

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22:57-06:30

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19:24-21:45

Nonstop5h 21m

$359

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23:05-11:12

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$364

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Sat 31/10

09:15-19:25

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Nonstop5h 30m

$367

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Sat 10/10

10:35-18:13

Nonstop4h 38m

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19:24-21:45

Nonstop5h 21m

$370

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LAX Los Angeles - TPA Tampa

LAXTPA

Los Angeles

Wed 7/10

22:57-06:30

Nonstop4h 33m

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12:38-17:40

1 stop8h 02m

$373

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LAX Los Angeles - TPA Tampa

LAXTPA

Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

06:20-19:35

2 stops10h 15m

Tampa

Sat 14/11

15:10-17:40

Nonstop5h 30m

$374

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LAX Los Angeles - TPA Tampa

LAXTPA

Los Angeles

Wed 28/10

20:30-10:30

1 stop11h 00m

Tampa

Mon 2/11

07:45-14:50

1 stop10h 05m

$377

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Tampa?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $442 to $714.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $336.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Tampa?

If you aren’t able to travel to Tampa during the month of January, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $519.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Tampa?

The cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles to Tampa is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Tampa on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $446. Flights from Los Angeles to Tampa on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around $533. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Tampa flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tampa from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tampa for around $571 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tampa from Los Angeles for as low as $467 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Tampa flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Los Angeles to Tampa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Tampa flights?

You could potentially save up to 35% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Tampa flight.

How have Los Angeles to Tampa flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Tampa flights are approximately 25% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Tampa

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	$196
Fastest flight time	4h 38m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Tampa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Tampa from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $196. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to Tampa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $336.

The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Tampa takes 4h 38m

Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Tampa every day.

There is 1 airport in Tampa. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to Tampa (TPA).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Tampa

How far is Los Angeles to Tampa by plane?
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Tampa is 3463.6 km. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 38m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Tampa Airport?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Tampa Airport are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Tampa Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Airport to Tampa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tampa Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Tampa Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tampa Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to Tampa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Los Angeles to Tampa is Airbus A321neo, representing 36.79% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 16.86%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 12.20%, and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 8.49%.

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