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$83+ Cheap flights from California to Tampa (TPA)

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LAX — TPA
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Wed 3/19
Wed 3/26
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Round-trip from

$144
(Priceline)

One-way from

$83
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$428

Good round-trip deal

$276 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/59:08 pmLAS - TPA
Nonstop4h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/85:25 amTPA - LAS
Nonstop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$144
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/2312:58 pmBUR - TPA
1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/305:35 amTPA - BUR
1 stop14h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$154
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/212:33 pmBUR - TPA
1 stop13h 58mFrontier
Wed 4/96:45 amTPA - BUR
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$160
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/109:16 pmLAS - TPA
Nonstop4h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/168:00 amTPA - LAS
1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$160
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 4/3011:31 amLAS - TPA
1 stop6h 03mBreeze Airways
Sat 5/37:00 amTPA - LAS
1 stop6h 46mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/13$161
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/94:03 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Thu 4/1010:27 pmTPA - SJC
1 stop19h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$170
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 4/27:54 pmSJC - TPA
2 stops18h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/74:16 pmTPA - SJC
2 stops24h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$176
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 6/1310:31 pmLAS - TPA
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Wed 6/257:30 amTPA - LAS
Nonstop4h 45mFrontier
Deal found 3/12$178
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/74:18 pmBUR - TPA
1 stop9h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/116:31 amTPA - BUR
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$183
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sat 4/126:47 pmONT - TPA
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Mon 4/219:34 amTPA - ONT
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$185
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 4/27:54 pmSJC - TPA
2 stops18h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/77:01 amTPA - SJC
1 stop10h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$196
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/36:29 pmOAK - TPA
1 stop7h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/65:25 amTPA - OAK
1 stop15h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$199

Find flights from California to Tampa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Tampa 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 March 14, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/5

9:08 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop4h 12m

Tampa

Tue 4/8

5:25 am-7:31 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$144

BurbankTampa

BUR - TPA

BURTPA

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 4/23

12:58 pm-4:30 am

1 stop12h 32m

Tampa

Wed 4/30

5:35 am-5:15 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$154

BurbankTampa

BUR - TPA

BURTPA

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 4/2

12:33 pm-5:31 am

1 stop13h 58m

Tampa

Wed 4/9

6:45 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 48m

$160

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/10

9:16 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop4h 14m

Tampa

Wed 4/16

8:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 47m

$160

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/30

11:31 am-8:34 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Tampa

Sat 5/3

7:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop6h 46m

$161

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Wed 4/9

4:03 pm-5:31 am

1 stop10h 28m

Tampa

Thu 4/10

10:27 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$170

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Wed 4/2

7:54 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops18h 43m

Tampa

Mon 4/7

4:16 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops24h 18m

$176

BurbankTampa

BUR - TPA

BURTPA

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 5/7

4:18 pm-5:07 am

1 stop9h 49m

Tampa

Sun 5/11

6:31 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 45m

$183

OntarioTampa

ONT - TPA

ONTTPA

Ontario

Sat 4/12

6:47 pm-5:31 am

1 stop7h 44m

Tampa

Mon 4/21

9:34 am-5:03 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$185

Las VegasTampa

LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/12

12:59 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 36m

Tampa

Wed 6/25

7:30 am-9:15 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$191

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Best time to book a flight from California to Tampa

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Travel insights for flights from California to Tampa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from California to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 CA to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

When flying from California to Tampa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Tampa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated March 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Tampa have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,735 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
155 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,318 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from California to Tampa, you will be flying into Tampa. Tampa (TPA) is just 4.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this California to Tampa flight route?

    The California to Tampa flight path was viewed by 24 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $83. Users have also found prices from $86 and $90 on Frontier and Breeze Airways, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Tampa are Los Angeles - Tampa, San Francisco - Tampa and Ontario - Tampa.

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

    Before booking your flight to Tampa from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Southern (100%), LATAM Airlines (94%), Virgin Australia( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Tampa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $198. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Tampa) can be booked for $138 on average our data indicates $917 when flying from California to Tampa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from California to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Tampa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Tampa. 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 March 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$154Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$178Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$253Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$274Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$302Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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