Cheap flights from Tampa to Los Angeles from $130 PIE, TPA → LAX
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Tampa International Airport (TPA) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest return found recently is $358 with jetBlue, 20 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $130 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Dec, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $130, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $358, 20 Apr 2027 to 27 Apr 2027
- Usual return price
- $362 to $456
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $293 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $362 to $456.
Cheapest return found recently
$358
20 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 · jetBlue
Tampa International Airport (TPA) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 3:00 p.m. · Return leaves 9:20 p.m. · 19 h 56 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$358 20 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$293 19 Dec – 29 Decfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $209 to $295.
At $358, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 19 Dec to 12 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec – 29 Dec | $293 | Southwest Airlines | Tampa International Airport (TPA) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $374 | Breeze Airways | Tampa International Airport (TPA) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 | $358 | jetBlue | Tampa International Airport (TPA) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jul 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 | $461 | American Airlines | Tampa International Airport (TPA) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 | $461 | American Airlines | Tampa International Airport (TPA) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Aug 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 | $441 | American Airlines | Tampa International Airport (TPA) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $293.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways, jetBlue.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $137 to $259.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$130
14 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Tampa International Airport (TPA) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 7:45 p.m. · 22 h 40 min trip
2 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$130 14 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 31 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $62 to $228.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 24 Nov to 4 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | $352 | Allegiant Air | St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 3 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $228 | Allegiant Air | St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $130 | Frontier Airlines | Tampa International Airport (TPA) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Jan 2027 | $139 | Frontier Airlines | Tampa International Airport (TPA) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $130.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Tampa to Los Angeles
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 20 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Tampa to Los Angeles?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 78% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $1,155 | $763 | +359% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $259 | $209 | +3% | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $252 | $209 | Cheapest seen | 40 |
| 60–89 days | $290 | $243 | +15% | 16 |
| 90–179 days | $260 | $236 | +3% | 19 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (31 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $130 | $123 | Cheapest seen | 14 |
| 30–59 days | $130 | $62 | +0% | 14 |
| 60–89 days | $155 | $123 | +19% | 15 |
| 180+ days | $212 | $212 | +63% | 12 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Tampa → Ontario
56 km from Los Angeles
$426
$68 more than flying to Los Angeles
29 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · TPA → ONT · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Orlando → Los Angeles
124 km from Tampa
$432
$74 more than flying from Tampa
20 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 · MCO → LAX · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Orlando → Los Angeles
124 km from Tampa
$217
$87 more than flying from Tampa
20 Mar 2027 · MCO → LAX · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 20 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?
The cheapest return found recently is $358 with jetBlue, 20 Apr 2027 to 27 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $293 with Southwest Airlines, 19 Dec to 29 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $362 to $456.
How much is a one-way flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $130 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $137 to $259.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $293, 19 Dec to 29 Dec, found 6 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $130, 14 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 78% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 31 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 14 Dec, takes 22 h 40 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Between 19 Dec and 12 Aug 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Southwest Airlines on 1 and Breeze Airways on 1. Between 24 Nov and 4 Jan 2027, Allegiant Air has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Frontier Airlines on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
