Tampa to Los Angeles (TPA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,154 miles in approximately 5h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 132 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LA, MU, WS | 19 | 32Q, A21N | 5h25-5h29 | SkyTeam | AF, LA, MU, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: VA | 8 | 739, 7M8 | 5h30-5h32 | Star Alliance | VA | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 737, 7M8 | 5h20-5h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 21 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | 1 | 288 |
| Flight time | 5h 19m | 4h 59m | 5h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
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, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to LAX ranges from 5 hours 19 minutes to 5 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,154 miles (3,466 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
132 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW).