Tampa to Los Angeles (TPA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
TPA–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,154 miles in approximately 5h 17m. 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, KE, LA, MU, WS | 13 | 32Q | 5h-5h10 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, LA, MU, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 5h | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: VA | 2 | – | – | Star Alliance | VA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→LAX | PIE→LAX | MCO→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 23 |
| Weekly flights | 61 | – | 265 |
| Flight time | 5h 17m | 4h 59m | 4h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
TPA–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to LAX
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to LAX is about 5 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,154 miles (3,466 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 95 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Louis Armstrong New Orleans and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW).