Cheap flights from San Diego to Tampa

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Cheapest round-trip flights $200
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Tampa is currently $200
Cheapest one-way flight $74
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Feb 28
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Tampa is currently $74
Cheapest nonstop flights $217
Alaska Nonstop 5 hr Mon, Mar 16 — Tue, Mar 24
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Tampa is currently $217
Last-minute weekend getaway $391
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Sun, Feb 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Tampa is currently $391
Cheapest business class flights $428
Frontier 1 stop 30 hr Sat, May 2 — Fri, May 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Tampa is currently $428
Fastest flight 4 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Tampa takes 4 hr 20 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 September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $170–235
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $200–300

Popular airlines from San Diego to Tampa

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $227
    Typical price: $235–480
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - TPA Every day
    759 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - TPA Every day
  • American
    from $227
    Typical price: $205–460
    406 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - TPA Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $255–550
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - TPA Every day
    14 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - TPA Every day
  • Delta
    from $257
    Typical price: $255–540
    331 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - TPA Every day
  • United
    from $222
    Typical price: $240–455
    210 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - TPA Every day
  • Frontier
    from $200
    Typical price: $195–450
    30 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - TPA Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

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

Popular airports near Tampa

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)
    Tampa United States 11 min 4 mi
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
    Orlando United States 1 hr 22 min 77 mi
  • St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
    Tampa United States 20 min 14 mi
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
    Sarasota United States 59 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Tampa

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Tampa are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $170 to $235.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $74.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Tampa is $227, flying from Mar 15 to Mar 24.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Tampa is $227, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Tampa is $217, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 24.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Tampa is $257, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Tampa is $222, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Tampa is $200, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Tampa starts at $200 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $74 and departs on Sat, Feb 28.
4 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to 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.
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.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Tampa really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to Tampa.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 759 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Tampa are:
  • American offers 406 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
  • Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
  • Delta offers 331 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
  • United offers 210 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
  • Frontier offers 30 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Tampa.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $74.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Tampa is $227, flying from Mar 15 to Mar 24.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Tampa is $227, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Tampa is $217, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 24.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Tampa is $257, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Tampa is $222, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Tampa is $200, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
Alaska and Southwest fly direct from San Diego to Tampa.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Tampa at price $391 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15.
Alaska and Southwest fly direct from San Diego to Tampa.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Diego to Tampa on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Tampa start at $217 from Mon, Mar 16 to Tue, Mar 24 with Alaska.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Tampa, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Tampa start at $428 from Sat, May 2 to Fri, May 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Tampa start at $200 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Tampa, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Tampa starts at $391 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Tampa at price $391 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Tampa, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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