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Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Tampa

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Diego to Tampa

October 22 - October 27

Cheapest

SAN - Tampa

$245

$245

Round trip

July 9 - July 15

Earliest

SAN - Tampa

$261

$248

Round trip

July 14 - July 18

SAN - Tampa

$266

$248

Round trip

July 23 - July 27

SAN - Tampa

$259

$248

Round trip

July 9 - July 12

Earliest

SAN - Tampa

$273

$248

Round trip

July 23 - July 28

SAN - Tampa

$254

$248

Round trip

July 19 - July 22

SAN - Tampa

$264

$248

Round trip

July 9 - July 13

Earliest

SAN - Tampa

$273

$248

Round trip

July 17 - July 20

SAN - Tampa

$267

$248

Round trip

August 4 - August 8

Best

SAN - Tampa

$322

$248

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Diego to Tampa

For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Tampa, the data indicates that March is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $209. This is closely followed by January, which sees median fares around $212. Another relatively inexpensive option is April, with a median fare of $293.
Fares for the San Diego to Tampa route typically range from $297–$535, with a median price of $317. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare can be challenging at present. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
When considering how long is the flight from San Diego to Tampa, a typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 10h 0m. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 3352 km. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, most itineraries connect at least once, and connecting flights typically involve 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Tampa

Regular price: $217 - $335

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Tampa is between $217 and $335. The current lowest deal is $248 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jul 23-Jul 28.

now $248

Low $217

High $335

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tampa is March, with a median price of $209. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $580. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $209

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $580

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Direct flights from San Diego to Tampa

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Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Tampa

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$465

$252

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$459

$279

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$459

$252

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$460

$252

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$380

$252

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$370

$251

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Tampa

1 night

Jun 17 - Jun 18

$465  →  $252

46%

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$460  →  $252

45%

3 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 21

$459  →  $252

45%

3 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 20

$459  →  $279

39%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Tampa

San Diego - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares from San Diego to Tampa are below the typical level at $248.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tampa, with a median price of $209.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 10h 0m

The typical flight duration from San Diego to Tampa is 10 hours, covering a distance of 3352 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

About 63% of deals are for direct flights. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the San Diego to Tampa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Diego to Tampa appear frequently, averaging 1 deal per day.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport offers the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tampa.

📍 ~5 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$245

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport is an alternative departure option for flights from San Diego to Tampa.

📍 ~40 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$406

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a primary gateway to Tampa, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~10 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is an alternative for reaching the Tampa Bay area.

📍 ~20 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$298

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more direct flight options and often more competitive pricing than Tampa.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Sarasota–Bradenton International (SRQ)

Sarasota–Bradenton International is a closer alternative with a faster terminal experience for domestic flights.

📍 ~75 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$299

Southwest Florida International (RSW)

Southwest Florida International is a major regional airport with diverse flight options for southern Tampa Bay.

📍 ~185 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$309

Punta Gorda (PGD)

Punta Gorda is an excellent budget-friendly option for travelers using low-cost carriers.

📍 ~145 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$274

Orlando Sanford International (SFB)

Orlando Sanford International is a secondary airport focused on low-cost carriers, potentially offering savings.

📍 ~165 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$277

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Aug 12

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90% AI deal score

$1,876

$1,017

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Tampa, United States

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$1,890

$1,017

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Tampa, United States

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$1,017

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Sep 24

Tampa, United States

89% AI deal score

$1,849

$1,017

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Aug 25

Tampa, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,731

$1,026

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Aug 07

Tampa, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,681

$1,031

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Nov 05

Tampa, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,807

$1,057

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Jul 08

Tampa, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,763

$1,107

Save $656

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Dec 11

Tampa, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,783

$1,227

Save $556

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Tampa, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,517

$1,031

Save $486

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Jul 07

Tampa, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,519

$1,031

Save $488

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Nov 10

Tampa, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,790

$1,107

Save $683

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Sep 24

Tampa, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,576

$1,026

Save $550

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Jul 08

Tampa, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,517

$1,070

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Jul 07

Tampa, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,520

$1,070

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Dec 05

Tampa, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,548

$1,227

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Jul 06

Tampa, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,521

$1,087

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Aug 12

Tampa, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,664

$1,125

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Jul 06

Tampa, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,530

$1,126

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Jun 20

Tampa, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,538

$1,138

Save $400

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Jul 23

Tampa, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,651

$1,147

Save $504

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Jul 09

Tampa, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,526

$1,219

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Jul 23

Tampa, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,428

$1,075

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Jul 01

Tampa, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,449

$1,103

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Nov 10

Tampa, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,546

$1,130

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Sep 30

Tampa, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,378

$1,187

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Tampa, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,375

$1,187

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Jul 16

Tampa, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,414

$1,222

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Sep 24

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,583

$1,302

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Sep 24

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,326

$1,207

Save $119

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,326

$1,207

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Jul 14

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,316

$1,217

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,332

$1,222

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Nov 18

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,432

$1,302

Save $130

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Nov 14

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,428

$1,302

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Nov 06

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,424

$1,302

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Jul 16

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,379

$1,227

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Jul 21

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,469

$1,297

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Jul 24

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,469

$1,302

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Sep 24

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,495

$1,302

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Jun 27

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,548

$1,375

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Sep 18

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,283

$1,207

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Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,283

$1,207

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Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,283

$1,207

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Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

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$1,207

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Jul 09

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,293

$1,214

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Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

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$1,214

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Jul 14

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

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$1,217

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Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

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$1,219

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Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,423

$1,302

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Tampa, United States

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$1,302

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Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

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$1,302

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Jul 16

Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,330

$1,222

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

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$1,222

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

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$1,227

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,411

$1,302

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

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$1,302

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

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$1,302

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

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$1,302

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

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$1,302

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

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$1,302

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

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$1,302

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

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$1,302

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Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

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$1,222

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Tampa, United States

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$1,383

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Tampa, United States

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$1,441

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Tampa, United States

73% AI deal score

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$1,297

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

72% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

72% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

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$1,377

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Tampa, United States

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$1,422

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Tampa, United States

72% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

72% AI deal score

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$1,526

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Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from San Diego to Tampa is typically 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $285. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $603. For those booking 7-13 days in advance, the average price is $398, while tickets purchased 28-59 days out typically average $383. Planning your purchase within these windows can help secure more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Tampa is considered to be $297 or less. The median price for this route was $317 during the same period. Fares exceeding $535 would typically be considered on the higher end. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $297 threshold.

Historically, March has offered the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tampa, with a median price of $209. January also presents a budget-friendly option, with a median price of $212. While April's median price was $293, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, compared to an annual median of $317. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider flying in March or January.