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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Tampa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 174 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tampa.172 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
Tampa.172 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
Tampa.174 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.
Tampa.174 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.
Tampa.186 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 186 €, select.
Tampa.218 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 218 €, select.
Tampa.218 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 218 €, select.
Tampa.241 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Tampa International on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 241 €, select.
Tampa.241 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Tampa International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 241 €, select.
Tampa.243 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 243 €, select.
Tampa.243 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Tampa International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 243 €, select.
Tampa.243 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Tampa International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 243 €, select.
Tampa.243 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 243 €, select.
Tampa.243 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Tampa International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 243 €, select.
Tampa.243 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Tampa International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 243 €, select.
Tampa.265 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Tampa International on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 265 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Tampa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Tampa flights are currently cheapest in August.
Aug
from 172 €
Sep
from 174 €
Oct
from 186 €
Nov
from 218 €
Dec
from 241 €
Jan
from 276 €
Feb
from 243 €
Mar
from 309 €
Apr
from 309 €
May
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Jun
from 310 €
Jul
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Direct flights from Los Angeles International to Tampa

Alternative Los Angeles International to Tampa routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Los Angeles International to Tampa? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Tampa Peter O'Knight

4km from central Tampa
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Tampa International

8km from central Tampa
Cheapest
from 172 €
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St. Pete–Clearwater International

22km from central Tampa
from 315 €
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Lakeland

44km from central Tampa
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Sarasota

62km from central Tampa
from 270 €
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Los Angeles to Tampa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found172 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time4 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week80

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Tampa: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Tampa: Tampa Peter O'Knight, Tampa International, St. Pete–Clearwater International, Lakeland, and Sarasota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Tampa is 172 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Tampa.
United, Virgin Australia and Southwest Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Tampa.
As of August 2026, there are 80 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Tampa.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Tampa is usually August.
If you're flying from Los Angeles International Airport, the cheapest airport near Tampa is Tampa International – which is 8.1 km away from the centre of Tampa. We've found flights into this airport from 172 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tampa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tampa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In August, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tampa, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in November. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 11°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Tampa.

Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa: what you need to know

  • Around 5 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa.

  • Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Tampa is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Pick from 26 weekly services between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA). This is the most popular flight route.

  • To avoid rushing for your LAX to Tampa flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • You can book a direct Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa ticket. Begin your trip at LAX and end it at Tampa International Airport (TPA).

  • You'll find a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa, including:

  • Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LAX:

  • 80% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from LAX.

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa flight is 94 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 172 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from LAX to Tampa if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

  • Finding a cheap flight from LAX to Tampa couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a new discount appears.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tampa. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel near TPA if you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Tampa International Airport around one week before your flight from LAX to Tampa.

  • TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

  • St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Tampa. Once you've disembarked your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near PIE. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your LAX to Tampa flight:

  • Usually, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Reserve your ride from PIE as soon as you've confirmed your plans.

  • The address for St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.

Best time to go to Tampa

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa, while March is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Tampa based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from LAX to Tampa in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

More about Tampa

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Tampa right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. The Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens Tampa and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Tampa itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've seen Tampa, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its leading attractions. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 338 kilometres southeast of Tampa, Miami is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.

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