Los Angeles to Tampa (LAX–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–TPA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,154 miles in approximately 4h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF | 14 | 32Q | 4h28-4h41 | SkyTeam | AF | |
| UA United Airlines Also: VA | 7 | 7M9 | 4h49 | Star Alliance | VA | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| WS WestJet | 1 | 32Q | 4h28 | – | – | |
| LA LATAM Chile | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→TPA | BUR→TPA | SNA→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 18 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 28m | 4h 31m | 3h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Tampa.
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.
Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.
Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.
Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.
LAX–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to TPA
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, WestJet and LATAM Chile. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to TPA is about 4 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,154 miles (3,466 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 95 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Dallas Love Field and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).