What percentage of Tampa to San Diego flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 42.2% of flights from Tampa to San Diego were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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

The typical direct flight time from Tampa to San Diego is 5 hours and 16 minutes, covering a distance of 3352 kilometers. Flights with one stop typically have a median duration of 8 hours and 28 minutes. This represents a difference of over 3 hours compared to direct flights. Travelers should account for these variations when selecting their preferred itinerary.

How often do Tampa to San Diego flight prices drop?

Historically, price drops for flights from Tampa to San Diego are frequent. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for reduced fares on this route. Monitoring prices regularly could be beneficial for securing a more favorable deal. The frequent nature of these price fluctuations can provide flexibility for booking.

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Tampa to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to San Diego

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Tampa to San Diego, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $170. Other cost-effective options include November, where the median fare is $256, and April, with a median fare of $257. Planning your trip during these months can significantly reduce travel costs.

Right now, fares for this route typically range from $297 to $631, with a median price of $429. Currently, prices are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a bargain may require flexibility or waiting for new deals. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When flying from Tampa to San Diego, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, though most itineraries connect at least once. Approximately 42.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Tampa to San Diego. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Tampa to San Diego, including connections, takes about 10 hours and 0 minutes. This duration accounts for the various layovers often involved in connecting itineraries on this route. Travelers should factor in this total travel time when planning their trip.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Diego

Regular price: $224 - $441

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Tampa to San Diego is $224 to $441. The current lowest deal is $201 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 17.

now $201

Low $224

High $441

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from TPA to SAN 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tampa to San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to San Diego

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$509

$430

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$513

$430

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$493

$430

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$496

$430

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$503

$430

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$318

$304

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$310 → $216

30%

4 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 26

$307 → $218

29%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$326 → $239

27%

8 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 22

$281 → $203

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to San Diego

Tampa - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level, with 1% of recent fares considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $170 for Tampa to San Diego.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 10h 0m

Flights from Tampa to San Diego typically take 10 hours, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed direct and connecting flights

42.2% of recent flights are direct. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $201

Frontier Airlines offers a deal from Tampa to San Diego for $201 (Nov 11-Nov 17).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Tampa to San Diego are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$201

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is another departure option for your trip to San Diego.

📍 ~23 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$333

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$201

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an extremely close option for Mexico-bound travelers via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX).

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

💸 Flights from ~$426

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Oct 13

San Diego, United States

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79% AI deal score

$1,907

$1,372

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Feb 03

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78% AI deal score

$1,716

$1,374

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From TPA

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Sep 29

San Diego, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,898

$1,474

Save $424

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Business Class

From TPA

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Sep 26

San Diego, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,716

$1,352

Save $364

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Business Class

From TPA

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Mar 02

San Diego, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,687

$1,374

Save $313

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Business Class

From TPA

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Dec 04

San Diego, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,813

$1,450

Save $363

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Sep 26

San Diego, United States

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$1,899

$1,525

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Dec 04

San Diego, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,978

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Business Class

From TPA

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San Diego, United States

75% AI deal score

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San Diego, United States

74% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Tampa to San Diego is typically 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $327. Booking 60 or more days out also presented a favorable average price of $355. Prices tended to increase for bookings made 14-27 days out, averaging $421, and 28-59 days out, averaging $449.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Tampa to San Diego is considered to be $297 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $429. Prices exceeding $631 were observed in the higher range of fares. Travelers aiming for a good value should target prices at or below the $297 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Tampa to San Diego include February, with a median price of $170, and November, with a median price of $256. April also presented a median price of $257, making it another relatively inexpensive option. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $429, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Tampa to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Diego

Regular price: $224 - $441

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Tampa to San Diego is $224 to $441. The current lowest deal is $201 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 17.

now $201

Low $224

High $441

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Diego

February

Cheapest

Flights from $170

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $638

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tampa to San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to San Diego

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$509

$430

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$513

$430

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$493

$430

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$496

$430

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$503

$430

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Diego

Tampa (TPA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$318

$304

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$310 → $216

30%

4 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 26

$307 → $218

29%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$326 → $239

27%

8 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 22

$281 → $203

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to San Diego

Tampa - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level, with 1% of recent fares considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $170 for Tampa to San Diego.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 10h 0m

Flights from Tampa to San Diego typically take 10 hours, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed direct and connecting flights

42.2% of recent flights are direct. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $201

Frontier Airlines offers a deal from Tampa to San Diego for $201 (Nov 11-Nov 17).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Tampa to San Diego are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$201

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is another departure option for your trip to San Diego.

📍 ~23 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$333

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$201

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an extremely close option for Mexico-bound travelers via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX).

San Diego, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,394

$1,319

Save $75

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Cheap Flights from Tampa to San Diego

Today’s best flight deals from Tampa to San Diego

Tampa to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Diego

Direct flights from Tampa to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to San Diego

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to San Diego

Tampa - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Typical flight duration is 10h 0m

Mixed direct and connecting flights

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $201

Deals are frequent on this route

Tampa main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to San Diego?

How do I know if a Tampa to San Diego flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Tampa to San Diego?

What percentage of Tampa to San Diego flights are direct?

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

How often do Tampa to San Diego flight prices drop?

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Tampa to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Diego

Direct flights from Tampa to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to San Diego

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to San Diego

Tampa - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Typical flight duration is 10h 0m

Mixed direct and connecting flights

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $201

Deals are frequent on this route

Tampa main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

Oct 13

Dec 29

Feb 03

Sep 29

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to San Diego?

How do I know if a Tampa to San Diego flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Tampa to San Diego?