$149 Cheap United flights Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Scoring cheap one-way United Airlines flights from TPA to LAX from $149 on Expedia is simple — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Alternatively, check out our affordable round-trip fares from $289 for your next exciting adventure.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

January is one of the most affordable months to get away to Los Angeles with United Airlines. You could also find great prices on one-way and return fares in February.

Begin your search one to three months ahead of your departure date to score cheaper fares on United Airlines flights from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance compared to last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also cut costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Get your timing right, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic trips.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

You can easily fly from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) on one of United Airlines’s 7 weekly direct flights. Make use of our “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters to find the United Airlines flight that’ll take you to LAX at a time that suits you.

Leave Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) for Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) on a direct United Airlines flight, and you’ll be in the skies for about 5h 38m.

Jetting off from TPA at 6:45PM UTC-5, the first United Airlines flight to LAX arrives at 9:23PM UTC-8. Traveling earlier in the day means you’re less likely to encounter delays.* Not a morning person? The last United Airlines flight from TPA to LAX departs at 6:45PM UTC-5 and touches down at 9:23PM UTC-8.*Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is the main Los Angeles gateway for United Airlines flights from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA).

Offering a rewarding loyalty program, United Airlines is a popular choice for many travelers flying from TPA to LAX. Plus, as a United Mileage Plus and One Key™ member booking through Expedia, you could earn OneKeyCash™* on eligible flights on top of your airline miles.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

You’ll likely board a Boeing 737 MAX 8 or a Boeing 737-900 when flying United Airlines from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). However, keep in mind that a different aircraft may be used due to operational factors.

Depending on the type of fare you purchased, a fee typically applies if you cancel or reschedule your flight more than 24 hours after it’s confirmed. To secure tickets with more flexibility, select our “Changes included” or “No cancel fee” filter when looking for flights. To learn more about changing or canceling your reservation, visit “Trips,” select your flight and tick “Manage Booking.”