Flights Tampa → Los Angeles
As of August 2026, economy flights from Tampa to Los Angeles have a typical range USD 301–566, median USD 358. Full range across all 256 offers: USD 239–1208. We analyzed 256 offers from 13 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Tampa → Los Angeles
Based on 256 offers · August 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Tampa → Los Angeles
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · August 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 80 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 110 | — |
| MX | — | — | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 90 | — |
| JetBlue | Included | — | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Tampa to Los Angeles cost?
Based on 256 offers · August 2026
Tampa to Los Angeles flights ranged from USD 239 to USD 1208 across 256 offers analyzed in August 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 256 offers.
These 256 offers (August 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 311 and USD 394
What hidden fees do Tampa to Los Angeles flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Tampa to Los Angeles routes. The breakdown below is based on 256 offers analyzed in August 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 10 | 3% |
| UA | 86 | 26% |
| WN | 46 | 14% |
| AA | 108 | 35% |
| MX | 10 | 1% |
| DL | 100 | 23% |
| B6 | 10 | 2% |
| AS | 10 | 2% |
American Airlines: base ~USD 203 + fees USD 108 = ~USD 311 total. Frontier Airlines: base ~USD 374 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 384 total.
American Airlines's USD 108 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Frontier Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 171 base difference shrinks to USD 73 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Tampa to Los Angeles?
13 airlines flew Tampa to Los Angeles in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (United Airlines), fares ranged USD 301–397 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United Airlines | 40 | 301–397 | 301 | 86 (28%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 41 | 310–377 | 311 | 46 (15%) |
 American Airlines | 19 | — | 311 | 108 (35%) |
 Frontier | 6 | 319–324 | 324 | n/a |
 Southwest | 6 | 329–382 | 347 | n/a |
 American | 2 | 320–388 | 354 | n/a |
 United | 9 | 339–402 | 368 | n/a |
 Delta | 2 | — | 377 | n/a |
 Frontier Airlines | 77 | 275–394 | 384 | 10 (3%) |
 B6 | 9 | 399–455 | 427 | 10 (2%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 15 | 379–467 | 467 | 100 (21%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 16 | 566–663 | 611 | 10 (2%) |
 Breeze Airways | 14 | 492–1055 | 943 | 10 (1%) |
Where do the best Tampa → Los Angeles prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Tampa to Los Angeles flights
- Full-service carriers on Tampa–Los Angeles cost 1.3x more than budget airlines (USD 466 vs USD 359 median; overall median USD 358).
- AA charges 10.8x more in ancillary fees than AS — USD 108 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 152 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 242. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles cost?
- Based on 256 offers analyzed, Tampa to Los Angeles flights range from USD 239 to USD 1208, with a median price of USD 358. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Tampa to Los Angeles flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 43 to the base fare on Tampa to Los Angeles flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Tampa to Los Angeles including all fees?
- United Airlines has the lowest median fare on Tampa to Los Angeles at USD 301 (median across 40 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Tampa–Los Angeles flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 242. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Tampa to Los Angeles routes?
- Tampa to Los Angeles has 13 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 239 to USD 1208 across 256 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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