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

Frontier, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Tampa to California

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

The number of flights available between Tampa and California is 9 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 7:00AM, with 72% of daily flights leaving at noon.

What airlines fly to California?

United Airlines, Delta and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Tampa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

As of September 2026, 68 flights take off from Tampa and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sun, with 22% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Prices for flights from Tampa Airport to California refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tampa Airport to California?

The number of operators available for flights from Tampa Airport to California is 9 as of September 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Tampa Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The required travel and health documents for your California 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 California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:15 am - 11:51 pmTPA Tampa-ONT Ontario

20h 36m1 stop Denver Intl

11:52 am - 12:27 amONT Ontario-TPA Tampa

9h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$252Frontier

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 18

6:15 am - 2:46 pmTPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

11h 31m1 stop Denver Intl

6:15 am - 10:09 pmLAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

12h 54m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$253Frontier

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

8:00 am - 4:23 pmTPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

11h 23m2 stops Huntsville Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11:50 pm - 11:39 amLAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

8h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$259Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 5

6:15 am - 3:58 pmTPA Tampa-SAN San Diego

12h 43m1 stop Denver Intl

10:39 am - 6:22 pmSAN San Diego-TPA Tampa

4h 43mnonstop

$261Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

9:00 am - 11:30 amTPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

5h 30mnonstop

10:55 am - 6:39 pmLAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

4h 44mnonstop

$277United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

5:45 pm - 8:15 pmTPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

5h 30mnonstop

10:55 am - 6:39 pmLAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

4h 44mnonstop

$277United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 9

9:50 am - 12:10 pmTPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

5h 20mnonstop

10:50 pm - 6:20 amLAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

4h 30mnonstop

$277Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5

3:55 pm - 6:20 pmTPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

5h 25mnonstop

11:30 am - 7:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

4h 40mnonstop

$277Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

7:45 am - 2:50 pmTPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

10h 05m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

11:59 pm - 10:16 amLAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

7h 17m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$277JetBlue

Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 21

7:45 am - 2:50 pmTPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

10h 05m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

11:35 pm - 10:16 amLAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

7h 41m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$282JetBlue

Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 16

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7:02 am - 10:40 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

30h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

11:35 am - 12:26 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

9h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

$278Frontier

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11

9:02 pm - 7:38 pmTPA Tampa-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

25h 36m1 stop Denver Intl

9:53 pm - 11:45 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-TPA Tampa

10h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$327Frontier

Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Oct 25

7:02 am - 10:40 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

30h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

6:52 am - 4:08 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

30h 16m1 stop San Diego

$342Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

7:15 am - 5:42 pmTPA Tampa-LAX Los Angeles

13h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:10 pm - 12:36 pmLAX Los Angeles-TPA Tampa

10h 26m1 stop New Orleans Louis Armstrong

$351Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

8:00 am - 12:01 pmTPA Tampa-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7h 01m1 stop Huntsville

12:46 pm - 9:43 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-TPA Tampa

5h 57m1 stop Huntsville

$363Breeze Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16

8:00 am - 12:01 pmTPA Tampa-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7h 01m1 stop Huntsville

12:19 pm - 10:50 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-TPA Tampa

7h 31m1 stop Richmond Byrd Intl

$374Breeze Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15

12:20 pm - 7:47 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 27m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

5:15 am - 3:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

7h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$402United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11

7:30 am - 12:11 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 4:03 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

7h 03m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$429American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

1:02 pm - 7:42 pmTPA Tampa-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9h 40m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

10:18 am - 8:59 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-TPA Tampa

7h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$433American Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12

12:20 pm - 10:59 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

13h 39m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

8:19 pm - 10:41 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

11h 22m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

$517United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11

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Nov 7

TPA6:15 amTampa

20h 36m

1 stop

ONT11:51 pmOntario

Nov 18

ONT11:52 amOntario

9h 35m

1 stop

TPA12:27 amTampa

$252

Frontier

Sep 26

TPA8:01 pmTampa

17h 38m

1 stop

LAX10:39 amLos Angeles

Sep 29

LAX5:20 pmLos Angeles

15h 44m

2 stops

TPA12:04 pmTampa

$253

Frontier

Sep 24

TPA12:17 pmTampa

14h 12m

1 stop

LAX11:29 pmLos Angeles

Sep 30

LAX6:05 amLos Angeles

13h 29m

2 stops

TPA10:34 pmTampa

$254

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United Airlines

Oct 7

TPA5:18 pmTampa

9h 12m

1 stop

LAX11:30 pmLos Angeles

Oct 14

LAX9:34 amLos Angeles

4h 49m

TPA5:23 pmTampa

$287

United Airlines

Oct 3

TPA7:00 amTampa

6h 58m

1 stop

SAN10:58 amSan Diego

Oct 10

SAN10:30 pmSan Diego

9h 37m

1 stop

TPA11:07 amTampa

$292

United Airlines

Sep 25

TPA12:44 pmTampa

5h 12m

LAX2:56 pmLos Angeles

Oct 1

LAX5:43 pmLos Angeles

9h 03m

1 stop

TPA5:46 amTampa

$301

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1 stop9h 35m

$252

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Tue 11/10

6:15 am-2:46 pm

1 stop11h 31m

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Tue 11/17

6:15 am-10:09 pm

2 stops12h 54m

$253

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Sat 9/26

8:00 am-4:23 pm

2 stops11h 23m

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Mon 10/5

11:50 pm-11:39 am

1 stop8h 49m

$259

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Sat 10/3

6:15 am-3:58 pm

1 stop12h 43m

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Sat 10/10

10:39 am-6:22 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

$261

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Thu 10/29

9:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop5h 30m

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10:55 am-6:39 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

$277

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Sat 11/7

5:45 pm-8:15 pm

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10:55 am-6:39 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

$277

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9:50 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

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Thu 11/5

10:50 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$277

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Tampa

Thu 11/5

3:55 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/10

11:30 am-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$277

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TPA Tampa - LAX Los Angeles

TPALAX

Tampa

Wed 12/9

7:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/21

11:59 pm-10:16 am

1 stop7h 17m

$277

TampaLos Angeles

TPA Tampa - LAX Los Angeles

TPALAX

Tampa

Thu 12/10

7:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/16

11:35 pm-10:16 am

1 stop7h 41m

$282

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of October is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Tampa averaging around $366.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Tampa to California is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $423. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Monday is $645.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $459. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $569 on average. Flights to California from Tampa at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Tampa to California flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Tampa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $380 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Tampa for as low as $320 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Tampa to California 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 Tampa to California flights?

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Best Price Found	$106
Fastest flight time	4h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Tampa in the past 72 hours is $106. The best round-trip flight deal from Tampa to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $252.

The fastest flight from Tampa to California takes 4h 35m

Direct flights go from Tampa to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From Tampa there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tampa Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Tampa Airport to California refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tampa Airport to California?
The number of operators available for flights from Tampa Airport to California is 9 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Tampa Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Tampa Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The required travel and health documents for your California 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 California. 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 Tampa to California?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Tampa and California, the leading plane model is Boeing 737 MAX 8, making up 27.92% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 25.15%, Boeing 737 MAX 9 with 21.47%, and Boeing 737 with 7.89%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $91	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,614 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $151	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,887 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Breeze Airways	PriceFrom $162	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 320 reviews	Search Breeze Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $163	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,548 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $188	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,042 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $213	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,176 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $214	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,195 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $217	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,814 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,046 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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