Los Angeles to Tampa (LAX–MCF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,158 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service Verified 1w ago
No nonstop service between LAX and MCF. Nearest airports to LAX with scheduled service: Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 4 mi) · Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 17 mi) · Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR, 18 mi)
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Los Angeles to Tampa
Route information for LAX to MCF.
2,158 mi 4h 1m nonstop +3h ahead

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → MCF
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
MCF → LAX
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MCF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,158 mi / 3,472 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 1m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–MCF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance2,158 mi / 3,472 km
Flight time4h 1m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MCF
Full nameMacDill Air Force Base
IATA / ICAOMCF / KMCF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MCF flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to MacDill Air Force Base take about 4h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 2,158 miles.
Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to MCF

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to MCF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MCF is about 4 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,158 miles (3,472 km).