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$64+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to California

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Jan 13 — Jan 201
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Round-trip from

$130
(Frontier)

One-way from

$64
(Mytrip)
From Tampa to California
One-way flight from Tampa to California

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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 2/1211:45 amTPA - ONT
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Sat 2/228:09 pmONT - TPA
1 stop10h 02mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$130
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Tue 3/2510:24 pmTPA - SJC
1 stop19h 39mFrontier
Mon 4/74:03 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$135
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Tue 2/411:45 amTPA - SNA
1 stop28h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/116:45 amSNA - TPA
2 stops12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$149
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Wed 2/1912:45 pmTPA - LAS
Nonstop5h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/2112:59 amLAS - TPA
1 stop25h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$150
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Sat 2/1511:03 amTPA - LAS
1 stop14h 12mFrontier
Thu 2/2011:06 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$152
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Tue 2/47:35 pmTPA - SNA
2 stops29h 09mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/116:45 amSNA - TPA
2 stops12h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$155
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Tue 1/2110:30 amTPA - LAS
Nonstop5h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/2211:40 pmLAS - TPA
Nonstop4h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$157
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Tue 1/286:23 amTPA - SJC
2 stops15h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/13:35 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$159
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 2/411:45 amTPA - SNA
1 stop28h 33mFrontier
Tue 2/112:08 pmSNA - TPA
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$160
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Wed 1/2912:45 pmTPA - BUR
1 stop8h 42mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/57:22 pmBUR - TPA
1 stop8h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$172
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Tue 2/1110:30 amTPA - OAK
1 stop11h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/1812:40 pmOAK - TPA
1 stop15h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$178
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Sat 3/112:45 pmTPA - RNO
1 stop7h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/46:29 pmRNO - TPA
1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$180

Find flights from Tampa to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to California 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 January 8, 2025.

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TampaOntario

TPA - ONT

TPAONT

Tampa

Wed 2/12

11:45 am-5:58 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Ontario

Sat 2/22

8:09 pm-9:11 am

1 stop10h 02m

$130

TampaSanta Ana

TPA - SNA

TPASNA

Tampa

Sat 3/1

9:41 pm-11:30 am

1 stop16h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/10

12:30 pm-5:31 am

1 stop14h 01m

$131

TampaSan Jose

TPA - SJC

TPASJC

Tampa

Tue 3/25

10:24 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop19h 39m

San Jose

Mon 4/7

4:03 pm-5:31 am

1 stop10h 28m

$135

TampaSanta Ana

TPA - SNA

TPASNA

Tampa

Tue 2/4

11:45 am-1:18 pm

1 stop28h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/11

6:45 am-10:44 pm

2 stops12h 59m

$149

TampaLas Vegas

TPA - LAS

TPALAS

Tampa

Fri 2/7

1:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/11

11:00 pm-10:19 am

1 stop8h 19m

$150

TampaLas Vegas

TPA - LAS

TPALAS

Tampa

Tue 1/21

10:18 pm-9:16 am

1 stop13h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/25

11:40 pm-6:52 am

Nonstop4h 12m

$151

TampaLas Vegas

TPA - LAS

TPALAS

Tampa

Mon 2/24

4:39 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/27

11:45 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$153

TampaSanta Ana

TPA - SNA

TPASNA

Tampa

Tue 2/4

7:35 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops29h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/11

6:45 am-10:44 pm

2 stops12h 59m

$155

TampaSan Jose

TPA - SJC

TPASJC

Tampa

Tue 1/28

6:23 am-7:07 pm

2 stops15h 44m

San Jose

Sat 2/1

3:35 pm-6:52 am

1 stop12h 17m

$159

TampaBurbank

TPA - BUR

TPABUR

Tampa

Wed 2/5

12:45 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/11

5:34 pm-8:19 am

2 stops11h 45m

$168

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to California

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Travel insights for flights from Tampa to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Tampa to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to California (average of $246). Flying from Tampa to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 TPA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 8, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Tampa to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Tampa to California. 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 January 8, 2025.

The most flights from TPA to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated January 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Tampa to California. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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7.7

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8.7

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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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4,652 reviews

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7.7

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8.7

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7.2

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8.1

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8.2

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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8.1
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4,652 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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8,503 reviews
8.1
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4,652 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

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8.2

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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141 reviews
8.1
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4,652 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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3,194 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to California?

    Most people fly from Tampa (TPA) if they book a flight from Tampa to California. Tampa is conveniently located just 4.9 mi from Tampa’s city center.

  • How popular is this Tampa to California flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to California one-way?

    $64 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways, with prices starting from $71 and $76, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Tampa to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tampa to California?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Tampa to California on time: Korean Air (100%), Air France (92%), WestJet (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $974 for a flight from Tampa to California. The cheapest flight overall is $212 while the most popular route, (Tampa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $113.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to California 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 Tampa to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to California (average of $246). Flying from Tampa to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 Tampa to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to California. 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 January 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$43Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$119Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$171Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$171Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$183Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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