Cheap flights Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)
Los Angeles to Tampa is a 2537-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Los Angeles is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $37.
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Search LAX → TPANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LAX → TPA | $532 | $123 | $655 |
| Cheapest combo | BUR → TPA | $535 | $83 | $618 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$37. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to TPA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $101 | $532 | $633 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $61 | $535 | $596 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $71 | $578 | $649 |
Arrival airports near Tampa
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPA — Tampa | 5.8 mi / 9m | $21 | $532 | $554 |
| PIE — Clearwater | 17.1 mi / 23m | $46 | $573 | $619 |
| SRQ — Sarasota | 45.4 mi / 48m | $107 | $573 | $679 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 2537 miles, 1d 18h, and an estimated $445 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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