Direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles TPA → LAX
Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX), daily. The flight takes about 4h 57m and covers 2,154 miles (3,466 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $344, with recent bookable fares from $341. Arrivals run on time 74.9% at TPA and 80.9% at LAX — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 28 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 165 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in October rather than November typically saves $92 on TPA → LAX.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $30 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 19 flights per week (~3 per day) · Updated 43d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Yes, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more airline operate nonstop flights from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Which airlines fly direct from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Tampa to Los Angeles.
How long is the flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Tampa to Los Angeles takes ~4h 57m (approximately 3466 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Nonstop flights from Tampa to Los Angeles operate daily — 19 flights per week (~3 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Arrivals run on time 74.9% at TPA and 80.9% at LAX — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Direct flights from Tampa to Los Angeles operate every day of the week. Delta Air Lines flies daily and Southwest Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Round-trip flights from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX) start at $237, with a typical fare around $344. Based on 165 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Across the 3 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Tampa to Los Angeles, with typical fares around $331 — versus about $423 in November 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Typical round-trip fares from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $347, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $317, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $331. Medians from 165 recent fare combinations.
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