How many flights from San Diego to Tampa are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 5.3% of flights from San Diego to Tampa were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct flights are less common on this route.

What's the flight time from San Diego to Tampa?

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Tampa has a duration of 4 hours and 47 minutes, covering a distance of 3352 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, historically take significantly longer, with a median flight time of 11 hours and 17 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How often do San Diego to Tampa flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Diego to Tampa route experience regular price drops. This suggests that travelers may frequently find opportunities for reduced fares. Monitoring prices across the trailing 30 days can help identify these fluctuations.

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San Diego to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Tampa

For cheap flights from San Diego to Tampa, the month of July stands out as the cheapest option, with a median fare of $243. Other favorable months for travel include January, with a median fare of $439, and October, where the median fare is $452. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more economical travel.

Fares for this route typically range from $363 to $656, with a median of $493. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals for this route show up several times a week, providing regular opportunities to find better prices.

When flying from San Diego to Tampa, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 5.3% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect to make at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from San Diego to Tampa takes about 4h 47m, including connections. The median flight time for connecting itineraries is significantly longer, at 18h 25m, while non-stop flights, though rare, have a median duration of 4h 47m. This route covers a distance of 3352 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Tampa

Regular price: $158 - $360

Prices for flights from San Diego to Tampa are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from San Diego to Tampa typically range from $158 to $360. The current lowest deal is $154 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Jan 5-Feb 2.

now $154

Low $158

High $360

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tampa is July, with a median price of $243. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $639. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $243

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $639

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Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Tampa

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Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Tampa

Sun, Nov 15

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SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$206

$194

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$205

$194

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$163

$189

One-way

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⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$163

$189

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$203

$192

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$203

$192

One-way

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

3 nights

Feb 1 - Feb 4

$324 → $165

49%

6 nights

Feb 2 - Feb 8

$321 → $163

49%

9 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 17

$310 → $162

48%

8 nights

Feb 9 - Feb 17

$312 → $170

46%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Tampa

San Diego - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Tampa are below the typical level of $493.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically cheapest at $243

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tampa, with a median price of $243.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 47m

Direct flights to Tampa typically take 4 hours and 47 minutes, while connecting flights average 18h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.3% of recent flights from San Diego to Tampa are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Frontier Airlines has offered recent deals for flights from San Diego to Tampa, with prices as low as $154.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from San Diego to Tampa appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~3 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$194

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Tampa city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$180

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more flight options and often lower fares than Tampa.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Diego to Tampa are found when booking 60 or more days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for tickets purchased in this window was $509. Prices typically increase as the departure date approaches, with tickets bought 7-13 days out averaging $762. For those booking 28-59 days before travel, the average price was $689.

A good price for a flight from San Diego to Tampa is typically around $363 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of fares observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically stands at $493, while prices can go up to $656 or more for the higher end of fares.

Historically, July has offered the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tampa, with a median price of $243. Other months that typically present lower fares include January, with a median price of $439, and October, where the median price was $452. The annual median price for this route is $493, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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San Diego to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Tampa

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Tampa

Regular price: $158 - $360

Prices for flights from San Diego to Tampa are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from San Diego to Tampa typically range from $158 to $360. The current lowest deal is $154 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Jan 5-Feb 2.

now $154

Low $158

High $360

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tampa

July

Cheapest

Flights from $243

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $639

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec