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 are non-stop. For those flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers can find direct routes for this journey. However, connecting flights are also a common option.

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

The typical direct flight time from San Diego to Tampa is approximately 4 hours and 57 minutes, covering a distance of 3352 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 7 hours and 40 minutes. This means that travelers opting for a direct route can expect a significantly shorter journey compared to those with a single layover.

How often do San Diego to Tampa flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Diego to Tampa route are classified as experiencing frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities to secure better deals. This trend has been observed across a trailing 30-day period, indicating regular price fluctuations on this route.

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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: $173 - $314

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Tampa is between $173 and $314. The current lowest deal is $226 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 14.

now $226

Low $173

High $314

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

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$301

$315

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$185

$269

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$175

$276

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$277

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$253

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$269

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 this route.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

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.

Flights from San Diego to Tampa typically take 10h 0m, covering a distance of 3352 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.3% of recent flights are direct.

Within the last 90 days, 61.3% of flights on this route were direct, with a mixed classification.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline offering direct flights from San Diego to Tampa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from San Diego to Tampa are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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

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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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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$1,306

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Tampa, United States

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Dec 24

Tampa, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets from San Diego to Tampa is typically within 0-6 days of departure, when the average price is around $285. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further out, with flights booked 60+ days in advance averaging $603. For example, booking 7-13 days out sees an average price of $398, while waiting until 14-27 days prior to departure can result in an average price of $509. These trends are observed across a 90-day trailing window.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Tampa is considered to be $297 or less. The median price for this route has been $317. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices observed at $550 or more. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $297 mark.

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 relatively lower prices, with a median of $293. The annual median price for this route, based on a 270-day window, is $317. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months.

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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: $173 - $314

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Tampa is between $173 and $314. The current lowest deal is $226 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 14.

now $226

Low $173

High $314

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

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$301

$315

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$185

$269

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$175

$276

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$277

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$253

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tampa

San Diego (SAN) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$269

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 this route.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

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.

Flights from San Diego to Tampa typically take 10h 0m, covering a distance of 3352 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.3% of recent flights are direct.

Within the last 90 days, 61.3% of flights on this route were direct, with a mixed classification.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline offering direct flights from San Diego to Tampa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from San Diego to Tampa are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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

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.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 10h 0m.

61.3% of recent flights are direct.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

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.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 10h 0m.

61.3% of recent flights are direct.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

Dec 11

Sep 20

Dec 09

Mar 06

Mar 09

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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?