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$72+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to California

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TPA — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/73:42 pmTPA - LAS
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Tue 12/109:53 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/78:00 amTPA - LAS
1 stop6h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/124:08 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop16h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$147
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/138:00 amTPA - LAS
1 stop6h 20mBreeze Airways
Wed 12/1812:27 pmLAS - TPA
1 stop6h 03mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/19$152
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Tue 12/175:45 amTPA - LAS
Nonstop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/217:36 amLAS - TPA
Nonstop4h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$176
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1112:58 pmTPA - SMF
1 stop25h 43mFrontier
Mon 12/1612:24 pmSMF - TPA
1 stop14h 29mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$178
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Fri 12/610:29 pmTPA - ONT
1 stop28h 15mFrontier
Thu 12/126:45 amONT - TPA
1 stop25h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$178
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Mon 12/1612:58 pmTPA - SNA
1 stop25h 46mFrontier
Mon 1/66:00 pmSNA - TPA
2 stops21h 26mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/610:29 pmTPA - LAX
1 stop29h 03mFrontier
Sun 12/810:35 pmLAX - TPA
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$195
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/126:05 amTPA - LAX
1 stop12h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/165:55 amLAX - TPA
1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$197
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/135:37 pmTPA - SNA
2 stops17h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1610:47 amSNA - TPA
1 stop16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$198
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Tue 12/249:34 pmTPA - SAN
1 stop15h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/77:16 pmSAN - TPA
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$202
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Tue 12/105:45 amTPA - BUR
1 stop15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/163:56 pmBUR - TPA
1 stop19h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$205

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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TampaOntario

TPA - ONT

TPAONT

Tampa

Wed 2/12

10:16 am-6:58 pm

1 stop11h 42m

Ontario

Tue 2/25

7:58 pm-9:11 am

1 stop10h 13m

$128

TampaLas Vegas

TPA - LAS

TPALAS

Tampa

Sat 12/7

3:42 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/10

9:53 pm-11:42 am

1 stop10h 49m

$146

TampaLas Vegas

TPA - LAS

TPALAS

Tampa

Sat 12/7

8:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop6h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/12

4:08 pm-11:42 am

1 stop16h 34m

$147

TampaSanta Ana

TPA - SNA

TPASNA

Tampa

Wed 1/15

11:45 am-9:57 am

1 stop25h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/22

2:08 pm-11:53 am

1 stop18h 45m

$158

TampaLas Vegas

TPA - LAS

TPALAS

Tampa

Tue 12/17

5:45 am-7:51 am

Nonstop5h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 12/21

7:36 am-2:55 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$176

TampaSacramento

TPA - SMF

TPASMF

Tampa

Wed 12/11

12:58 pm-11:41 am

1 stop25h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/16

12:24 pm-5:53 am

1 stop14h 29m

$178

TampaSanta Ana

TPA - SNA

TPASNA

Tampa

Wed 2/5

11:45 am-9:57 am

1 stop25h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/12

4:30 pm-6:08 am

1 stop10h 38m

$182

TampaLos Angeles

TPA - LAX

TPALAX

Tampa

Fri 12/6

10:29 pm-12:32 am

1 stop29h 03m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/8

10:35 pm-10:36 am

1 stop9h 01m

$195

TampaLos Angeles

TPA - LAX

TPALAX

Tampa

Thu 12/12

6:05 am-3:57 pm

1 stop12h 52m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/16

5:55 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$197

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Tue 12/24

9:34 pm-10:22 am

1 stop15h 48m

San Diego

Tue 1/7

7:16 pm-4:26 am

1 stop6h 10m

$202

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to California (average of $240). Flying from Tampa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from TPA to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, 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 November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown JetBlue, Delta and Frontier 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa to California. 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 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?

    Flights from Tampa to California have been viewed 23 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Breeze Airways and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $79 and $87, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Tampa to California is Tampa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Tampa - Los Angeles or Tampa - San Francisco.

  • 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: LATAM Airlines (100%), WestJet (92%), China Eastern (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $713 for a flight from Tampa to California. The cheapest flight overall is $154 while the most popular route, (Tampa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $104.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to California?

    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to California (average of $240). Flying from Tampa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$43Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$134Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$151Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$155Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$171Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$235Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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