What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Tampa?

Breeze Airways, Spirit Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from California to Tampa

How many flights depart from California to Tampa on average per week?

138 flights are operational weekly from California to Tampa as of August 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Tampa?

The flight from California to Tampa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from San Diego (a popular airport in California) to Orlando Airport (the most popular airport in Tampa), then the flight time is 4h 40m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Orlando Airport, then the average flight time is 4h 41m.

What airlines fly to Tampa?

Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tampa from California according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tampa. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Tampa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from California to Tampa on average per day?

19 flights are operational daily from California to Tampa as of August 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 8:00AM, with 43% of flights per day taking off at noon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Tampa Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Tampa Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of August 2025, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Tampa Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Tampa Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Tampa Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tampa Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Tampa Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tampa Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:39 pm - 10:12 pmLAX-TPA

6h 33m1 stop

7:00 am - 11:37 amTPA-LAX

7h 37m1 stop

$126Breeze Airways

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Mon, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 19

12:39 pm - 9:19 pmLAS-TPA

5h 40m1 stop

6:15 am - 11:40 amTPA-LAS

8h 25m1 stop

$141Breeze Airways

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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7

8:30 pm - 9:49 amSNA-TPA

10h 19m2 stops

8:15 am - 10:05 pmTPA-SNA

16h 50m2 stops

$143Spirit Airlines

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10:37 pm - 11:53 amLAX-TPA

10h 16m1 stop

6:15 am - 11:33 amTPA-LAX

8h 18m1 stop

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12:24 pm - 11:15 pmSNA-TPA

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8:15 am - 10:05 pmTPA-SNA

16h 50m2 stops

$148Spirit Airlines

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2:45 pm - 11:55 pmSAN-TPA

6h 10m1 stop

10:45 am - 2:05 pmTPA-SAN

6h 20m1 stop

$150Southwest

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12:15 pm - 9:45 pmSAN-TPA

6h 30m1 stop

5:50 pm - 10:45 pmTPA-SAN

7h 55m1 stop

$162Southwest

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12:39 pm - 9:19 pmLAS-TPA

5h 40m1 stop

8:15 am - 1:16 pmTPA-LAS

8h 01m1 stop

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12:23 pm - 12:42 amSAN-TPA

9h 19m1 stop

3:34 pm - 9:54 pmTPA-SAN

9h 20m1 stop

$197American Airlines

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8h 16m1 stop

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9h 20m1 stop

$202American Airlines

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Spirit Airlines flights from California to Tampa

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Sep 3

SNA8:30 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

10h 19m

2 stops

TPA9:49 amTampa

Sep 9

TPA8:15 amTampa

16h 50m

2 stops

SNA10:05 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Spirit Airlines

Sep 3

SNA12:24 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

7h 51m

1 stop

TPA11:15 pmTampa

Sep 9

TPA8:15 amTampa

16h 50m

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SNA10:05 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Sep 3

SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

26h 29m

3 stops

TPA12:14 pmTampa

Sep 9

TPA8:15 amTampa

16h 50m

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SNA10:05 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Jan 14

ONT4:05 pmOntario

12h 14m

1 stop

TPA7:19 amTampa

Jan 24

TPA7:00 amTampa

11h 12m

1 stop

ONT3:12 pmOntario

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Sep 22

SJC6:15 amSan Jose

13h 44m

1 stop

TPA10:59 pmTampa

Sep 24

TPA8:05 amTampa

15h 24m

1 stop

SJC8:29 pmSan Jose

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Oct 22

SAN3:24 pmSan Diego

4h 43m

TPA11:07 pmTampa

Oct 27

TPA8:27 amTampa

5h 14m

SAN10:41 amSan Diego

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LAX - TPA

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Mon 8/18

12:39 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 33m

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Tue 8/19

7:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 37m

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LAS - TPA

LASTPA

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Fri 9/5

12:39 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Tampa

Sun 9/7

6:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 25m

$141

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SNA - TPA

SNATPA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/3

8:30 pm-9:49 am

2 stops10h 19m

Tampa

Tue 9/9

8:15 am-10:05 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$143

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LAX - TPA

LAXTPA

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

10:37 pm-11:53 am

1 stop10h 16m

Tampa

Sun 8/31

6:15 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 18m

$143

Santa AnaTampa

SNA - TPA

SNATPA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/3

12:24 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Tampa

Tue 9/9

8:15 am-10:05 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$148

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SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Wed 10/22

2:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Tampa

Tue 10/28

10:45 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$150

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SAN - TPA

SANTPA

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Wed 9/17

12:15 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Tampa

Mon 9/29

5:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$162

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LAS - TPA

LASTPA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/5

12:39 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Tampa

Tue 9/9

8:15 am-1:16 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$162

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SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Tue 8/26

12:23 pm-12:42 am

1 stop9h 19m

Tampa

Tue 9/2

3:34 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$197

San DiegoTampa

SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Fri 8/29

12:50 pm-12:06 am

1 stop8h 16m

Tampa

Tue 9/2

3:34 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$202

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tampa?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Tampa from California, with most prices found around $309. If you aren’t able to travel to Tampa during the month of August, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $325.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Tampa?

The cheapest day to depart from California to Tampa is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Tampa on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $389. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Tampa on Sunday is $486.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Tampa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Tampa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $383. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $411 on average. Flights to Tampa from California in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest California to Tampa flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Tampa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tampa from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tampa for around $384 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tampa from California for as low as $337 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Tampa flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Tampa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$61
Fastest flight time	4h 14m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Tampa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Tampa from California in the past 72 hours is $61. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Tampa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $126.

The fastest flight from California to Tampa takes 4h 14m

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There is 1 airport near Tampa: Tampa (TPA)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Tampa Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Tampa Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Tampa Airport?
As of August 2025, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Tampa Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Tampa Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Tampa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tampa Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Tampa Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tampa Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Tampa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Tampa is Boeing 737 MAX 9, representing 32.62% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A321neo at 29.77%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 12.71%, and Boeing 737-900 at 11.50%.

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $118	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,051 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $122	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 3,232 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Breeze Airways	PriceFrom $124	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 191 reviews	Search Breeze Airways flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $178	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,246 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $201	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,623 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $206	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $208	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,985 reviews	Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $216	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 10,000 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $245	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,916 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Tampa?

What cabin class options are available on California to Tampa flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Tampa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Tampa flights?

You could potentially save up to 51% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Tampa flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Tampa?

Breeze Airways, Spirit Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from California to Tampa

What airlines fly to Tampa?

How many flights depart from California to Tampa on average per day?

19 flights are operational daily from California to Tampa as of August 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 8:00AM, with 43% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from California to Tampa on average per week?

138 flights are operational weekly from California to Tampa as of August 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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