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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 61.3% of flights from San Diego to Tampa were non-stop. For flights that include connections, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct options are frequently available for this route.

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

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Tampa has a median duration of 4 hours and 57 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 7 hours and 40 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3352 kilometers, contributing to the flight duration.

How often do San Diego to Tampa flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Diego to Tampa route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for reduced fares. The pricing for this route tends to be dynamic, with frequent fluctuations observed.

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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 cheapest month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of $209. Other affordable options include January, where the median fare is $212, and April, with a median fare of $293. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more economical travel.

Fares for the San Diego to Tampa route typically range from $297–$550, with a median price of $317. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals can be challenging, though new deals appear almost daily.

A meaningful share of flights on this route are non-stop, with 61.3% of recent fares being direct flights from San Diego to Tampa. For itineraries that include connections, most typically involve 2 stopovers. This means you have a good chance of finding a direct option, but connecting flights are also common.

A typical journey from San Diego to Tampa takes approximately 10 hours and 0 minutes, including connections. This medium-haul route covers a distance of 3352 kilometers. Travelers should account for this duration when planning their trip, especially if connecting flights are part of the itinerary.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Tampa

Regular price: $219 - $404

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Tampa is $219 to $404. The current lowest deal is $238 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 1-Oct 5.

now $238

Low $219

High $404

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Tampa

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Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Tampa

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$445

$440

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$318

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$318

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$275

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$318

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$238

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 15

$279 → $258

4 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 6

$271 → $253

3 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 7

$279 → $262

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

$278 → $263

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 for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 10h 0m flight duration

The median flight duration from San Diego to Tampa is 10 hours, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.3% of recent flights have stopovers

Most flights on this route include stopovers, typically with 2 connections.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $238 from San Diego to Tampa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Diego to Tampa appear frequently, about every 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$251

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar (CLD) is an alternative airport for flights from San Diego to Tampa.

📍 ~47 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$489

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$218

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From SAN

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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 within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price observed was $285. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further out, with flights booked 60+ days in advance averaging $603. For comparison, tickets purchased 7-13 days out had an average price of $398.

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. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices observed being $550 or less. This threshold helps travelers identify value based on historical pricing trends.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Tampa are March and January, with median prices of $209 and $212 respectively. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $293. The annual median price for this route is $317, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $219 - $404

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Tampa is $219 to $404. The current lowest deal is $238 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 1-Oct 5.

now $238

Low $219

High $404

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tampa

March

Cheapest

Flights from $209

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $580

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Tampa

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Tampa

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$445

$440

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$318

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$318

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$275

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$318

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$238

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 15

$279 → $258

4 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 6

$271 → $253

3 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 7

$279 → $262

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

$278 → $263

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 for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 10h 0m flight duration

The median flight duration from San Diego to Tampa is 10 hours, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.3% of recent flights have stopovers

Most flights on this route include stopovers, typically with 2 connections.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $238 from San Diego to Tampa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Diego to Tampa appear frequently, about every 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$251

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar (CLD) is an alternative airport for flights from San Diego to Tampa.

📍 ~47 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$489

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

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

Tampa, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Tampa

Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Tampa

San Diego to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Tampa

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tampa

Direct flights from San Diego to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Tampa

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Tampa

San Diego - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Expect a 10h 0m flight duration

61.3% of recent flights have stopovers

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Deals appear frequently

San Diego main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Best Elite deals to Tampa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

When should I buy San Diego to Tampa tickets?

What's a cheap fare from San Diego to Tampa?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tampa?

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

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

How often do San Diego to Tampa flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from San Diego

Flights to Tampa from other cities

San Diego to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Tampa

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tampa

Direct flights from San Diego to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Tampa

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Tampa

San Diego - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Expect a 10h 0m flight duration

61.3% of recent flights have stopovers

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Deals appear frequently

San Diego main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Best Elite deals to Tampa

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Which months have the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tampa?