Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,158-mile flight takes about 4h 33m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,158 mi · 3,473 km
- Flight time
- 4h 33m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying LAX to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 12 | Airbus A321, Boeing 757-200 | 108,004 | 4h 33m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 24,613 | 4h 28m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 44,782 | 4h 35m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to TPA flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:26am and the last at 10:50pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 749Delta Air Lines | 10:26am | 6:20pm | 31 | 79% |
| DL 910Delta Air Lines | 10:50pm | 6:36am | 25 | 78% |
Is LAX to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 1,164 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (82%), those around 11am the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 660 | 79% | 13 min | 1.5% |
| United Airlines | 327 | 89% | 7 min | 0.3% |
| Southwest Airlines | 177 | 61% | 21 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 34 | 68% | |
| 8am to 9am | 37 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 529 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 68 | 74% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 41 | 54% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 26 | 89% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 308 | 80% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 58 | 78% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 87 | 11,329 | |
| September 2025 | 85 | 11,241 | |
| October 2025 | 92 | 13,567 | |
| November 2025 | 105 | 15,021 | |
| December 2025 | 106 | 16,958 | |
| January 2026 | 103 | 15,057 | |
| February 2026 | 97 | 14,651 | |
| March 2026 | 116 | 18,406 | |
| April 2026 | 120 | 17,390 | |
| May 2026 | 105 | 15,738 | |
| June 2026 | 83 | 14,254 | |
| July 2026 | 85 | 14,089 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.