Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for LAX→TPA. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 25,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Data as of
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LAX to TPA at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, United States (LAX)
- To
- Tampa International, Tampa, United States (TPA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Tampa (TPA)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 311 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 11,400 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 320 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 259 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 256 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 310 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 280 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 71,400 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 319 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 320 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 99 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 274 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 304 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 245,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 311 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 320 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.98 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 4 | 321 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 46,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 70,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 46 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 11,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 71,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 70,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 11,400 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 327 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 30,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 320 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly LAX to TPA on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 75,100 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (16 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (19 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (26 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (22 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (27 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (18 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (26 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (27 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (25 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (27 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (31 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (9 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Los Angeles to Tampa award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 311 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:08 UTC). In business, 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 99 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on LAX→TPA?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 311 dates, business 99 dates, first 311 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 259 dates, first 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 322 dates, first 321 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 327 dates, premium economy 319 dates, business 1 date, first 327 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 310 dates, business 274 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 320 dates, premium economy 320 dates, business 304 dates, first 320 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 256 dates, first 2 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 280 dates, first 46 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from LAX to TPA?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 11,400 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest LAX→TPA award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 9,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 25,500 miles with AAdvantage (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.