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Today’s best flight deals from Tampa to San Diego

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Tampa to San Diego

September 16 - September 22

Cheapest
Best

TPA - San Diego

$304

$231

Round trip

August 11 - August 18

TPA - San Diego

$280

$241

Round trip

August 18 - August 26

TPA - San Diego

$273

$241

Round trip

August 4 - August 18

TPA - San Diego

$249

$241

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October 17 - October 20

TPA - San Diego

$276

$245

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July 14 - July 16

TPA - San Diego

$300

$248

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July 18 - July 19

TPA - San Diego

$299

$248

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July 19 - July 21

TPA - San Diego

$297

$248

Round trip

July 17 - July 21

TPA - San Diego

$299

$248

Round trip

July 8 - July 12

Earliest

TPA - San Diego

$308

$248

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Tampa to San Diego

When planning cheap flights from Tampa to San Diego, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $170. Other cost-effective options include November, where the median fare is $256, and April, with a median of $257. These months offer the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.
Fares for flights from Tampa to San Diego typically range from $296–$521, with a median price of $299. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal requires careful timing. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to monitor for price drops.
A meaningful share of itineraries between Tampa and San Diego are non-stop, with 57.1% of recent fares being direct flights. For the remaining itineraries, most flights connect at least twice. This means you will find a mix of options, from direct routes to those with multiple stops.
A typical journey from Tampa to San Diego takes approximately 10h 0m, including connections. This duration accounts for the various itineraries available, which often involve one or more layovers. The total travel time reflects the distance and the common connecting patterns for this route.
The distance between Tampa and San Diego is 3352 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves a longer travel time compared to short-haul routes, often necessitating connections for many itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Diego

Regular price: $251 - $377

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Tampa to San Diego is typically between $251 and $377. The current lowest deal is $231 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 22.

now $231

Low $251

High $377

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Diego is February, with a median price of $170. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $638. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $170

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $638

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Direct flights from Tampa to San Diego

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Last-minute flights going from Tampa to San Diego

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$470

$252

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$473

$252

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$470

$253

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$474

$252

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$252

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$404

$307

One-way

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

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$474  →  $252

47%

3 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 21

$473  →  $252

47%

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$470  →  $252

46%

4 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 21

$470  →  $252

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to San Diego

Tampa - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Tampa to San Diego are below the typical level, with deals around $231.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Diego, with a median price of $170.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 10h 0m.

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on 1 airline.

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with a mixed availability of direct options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines has 1 direct deal available, making it a key carrier for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent, appearing daily.

Deals for flights from Tampa to San Diego are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International is a convenient option for flights from Tampa to San Diego.

📍 ~11 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$231

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International offers another departure choice for your trip to San Diego.

📍 ~24 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$338

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Tampa to San Diego.

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

💸 Flights from ~$231

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport offers an alternative arrival option for flights from Tampa to San Diego.

📍 ~50 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car or taxi).

💸 Flights from ~$368

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an excellent alternative for domestic Mexico flights with potentially lower fares.

📍 ~25 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$473

John Wayne (SNA)

John Wayne (SNA) is the closest major US domestic alternative, often easier to navigate than LAX.

📍 ~135 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International (LAX) offers the most extensive international and domestic route options with competitive pricing.

📍 ~180 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$231

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International (ONT) is a reliable domestic alternative with growing service, often less congested than LAX or SNA.

📍 ~170 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$241

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach (LGB) is very easy to navigate with fast security processing, good for specific West Coast routes.

📍 ~150 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$270

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the best deals for flights from Tampa to San Diego are found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $327. Booking 60+ days out typically results in an average price of $355. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 14-27 days prior, averaging $421, and 28-59 days prior, averaging $449. Considering these trends across the trailing quarter, planning your purchase within the 7-13 day window often yields the most favorable prices.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Tampa to San Diego is considered to be $296 or less. The median price for this route was $299. Prices typically begin to increase significantly above the $299 mark, with 75% of prices observed at $521 or less. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $296, it represents a competitive offer based on historical data.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Diego, with a median price of $170. Other relatively inexpensive months include November and April, with median prices of $256 and $257 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $299. While April is listed among the cheapest, it also represents the most expensive month with a median price of $257, indicating price variability within that period.