Cheap flights from San Diego to Tampa

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Flight information for San Diego to Tampa to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$164
Spirit 1 stop 9 hr Sep 7 — Sep 14
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Tampa is currently $164
Cheapest one-way flight
$87
Spirit 1 stop 9 hr Sep 25
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Tampa is currently $87
Fastest flight
4 hr 26 min
The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Tampa takes 4 hr 26 min
Nonstop flights
Every day
There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tampa is typically April. The most expensive one is typically June.
April
Cheapest
Typical prices: $135–235
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $215–270

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Tampa

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)
    Tampa 11 min 4 mi
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
    Orlando 1 hr 23 min 77 mi
  • St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
    Tampa 20 min 14 mi
  • Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
    Fort Myers 2 hr 2 min 106 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Tampa

How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Tampa?
4 hr 26 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Tampa.
When are the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Tampa?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in April. Typical prices range from $135 to $235.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tampa?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from San Diego to Tampa was with Spirit from $164. The best one-way deal was with Spirit from $87.
When are direct flights from San Diego to Tampa available?
There are direct flights from San Diego to Tampa on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Diego to Tampa?
Alaska and Southwest fly direct from San Diego to Tampa.
What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tampa?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Tampa starts at $164 from Sat, Sep 7 to Sat, Sep 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $87 and departs on Wed, Sep 25.
When should you visit Tampa?
Tampa has mild winters (Dec–Feb) and hot, rainy summers (Jun–Sep). Popular months for visitors are Mar, Jun–Jul and Dec. The city's signature event is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival (Jan/Feb), featuring an elaborate mock pirate invasion from the sea and a raucous parade downtown. In Feb, the Florida State Fair attracts families with carnival rides and attractions, livestock exhibitions and food stalls.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from San Diego to Tampa
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Tampa.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

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