Find Cheap Flights from Tampa to San Diego (TPA - SAN)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Tampa to San Diego and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Sun, May 24 — Tue, Jun 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Diego is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Tampa to San Diego is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$297	Southwest Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Tampa to San Diego is currently $297
Last-minute weekend getaway	$260	Frontier 1 stop 23 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tampa to San Diego is currently $260
Cheapest business class flights	$496	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Sat, Aug 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tampa to San Diego is currently $496

Fastest flight	4 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Tampa to San Diego takes 4 hr 45 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 Tampa to San Diego is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $175–235
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $220–405

Popular airlines from Tampa to San Diego

Southwest

Nonstop

from $297

Typical price: $240–480

7 weekly nonstop flights

TPA - SAN Every day

825 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SAN Every day
American

from $277

Typical price: $225–470

458 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SAN Every day
Delta

from $317

Typical price: $255–560

382 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SAN Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $297

Typical price: $255–560

7 weekly nonstop flights

TPA - SAN Every day

14 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SAN Every day
United

from $277

Typical price: $250–470

253 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SAN Every day
Frontier

from $230

Typical price: $200–445

26 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SAN Every day

Popular airports near Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa United States 12 min 4 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Orlando United States 1 hr 23 min 77 mi
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Tampa United States 21 min 14 mi
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Sarasota United States 59 min 39 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tampa to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Tampa to San Diego are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $175 to $235.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to San Diego is $297, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 12.
The cheapest American flight from Tampa to San Diego is $277, flying from May 23 to May 29.
The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to San Diego is $317, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Tampa to San Diego is $297, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest United flight from Tampa to San Diego is $277, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 16.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to San Diego is $230, flying from May 24 to Jun 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Diego starts at $230 from Sun, May 24 to Tue, Jun 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

4 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Tampa to San Diego.

Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Tampa to San Diego.
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 Tampa to San Diego 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 Tampa to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 825 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tampa to San Diego are:

American offers 458 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Delta offers 382 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
United offers 253 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Frontier offers 26 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Tampa and San Diego.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to San Diego is $297, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 12.
The cheapest American flight from Tampa to San Diego is $277, flying from May 23 to May 29.
The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to San Diego is $317, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Tampa to San Diego is $297, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest United flight from Tampa to San Diego is $277, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 16.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to San Diego is $230, flying from May 24 to Jun 2.

Alaska and Southwest fly direct from Tampa to San Diego.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Tampa to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Tampa to San Diego 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 Tampa and San Diego at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Alaska and Southwest fly direct from Tampa to San Diego.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Tampa to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Tampa to San Diego 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 Tampa to San Diego on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tampa and San Diego start at $297 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 12 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tampa to San Diego, 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 Tampa and San Diego start at $496 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sat, Aug 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tampa and San Diego start at $230 from Sun, May 24 to Tue, Jun 2.

To book business class trips from Tampa to San Diego, 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 Tampa and San Diego starts at $260 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and San Diego at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Tampa to San Diego, 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.