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$129+ Cheap flights from Clearwater, FL to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCO — SAN
May 31 — Jun 71
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Cheapest flights from Clearwater to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Clearwater to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/48:22 pm
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop15h 20m
Frontier
Mon 6/86:25 am
SAN
-
TPA
1 stop20h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$248
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:22 pm
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop15h 20m
Frontier
Sat 6/69:37 am
SAN
-
TPA
1 stop16h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$250
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1610:17 pm
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop25h 41m
Frontier
Sun 6/216:25 am
SAN
-
TPA
1 stop26h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:00 am
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 5/206:20 am
SAN
-
TPA
1 stop8h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:00 am
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 5/166:15 am
SAN
-
TPA
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/181:52 pm
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Tue 5/266:25 am
SAN
-
TPA
2 stops33h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$255
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1010:54 pm
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop25h 10m
Frontier
Thu 5/149:37 am
SAN
-
TPA
1 stop24h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:00 am
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 6/26:50 am
SAN
-
TPA
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/166:00 am
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 16m
American Airlines
Sat 5/236:50 am
SAN
-
TPA
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:24 am
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1612:17 pm
SAN
-
TPA
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/274:46 pm
TPA
-
SAN
2 stops18h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/2812:09 pm
SAN
-
TPA
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$261
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1310:54 pm
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop25h 10m
Frontier
Sun 5/179:37 am
SAN
-
TPA
1 stop16h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$262

Find flight deals from Clearwater to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Clearwater to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$129
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$287
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tampa-San Diego flight deals.
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From Clearwater to San Diego
One-way flight from Clearwater to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Clearwater to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Clearwater to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Fri 9/11

5:32 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 53m

San Diego

Sat 9/19

6:20 am-7:28 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$282

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Fri 5/29

6:00 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

San Diego

Tue 6/2

8:30 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$297

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Wed 5/20

5:15 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

San Diego

Sun 5/24

8:55 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$297

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Fri 5/22

6:00 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

San Diego

Sun 5/24

12:30 pm-12:40 am

1 stop9h 10m

$307
Quickest round-trip

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Wed 5/27

5:15 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

San Diego

Sat 5/30

9:30 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$317

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Thu 9/10

7:07 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 48m

San Diego

Sat 9/19

6:20 am-7:28 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$320

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Thu 5/28

6:00 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

San Diego

Thu 6/4

12:55 pm-1:15 am

1 stop9h 20m

$332

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Mon 6/8

7:00 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Diego

Fri 6/12

2:55 pm-1:30 am

1 stop7h 35m

$337

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Thu 6/11

5:30 am-11:40 am

2 stops9h 10m

San Diego

Wed 6/17

6:40 am-6:55 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$347

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Mon 6/15

7:11 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 29m

San Diego

Sat 6/20

6:15 am-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$357

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Clearwater to San Diego

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CL9 to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Clearwater to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Clearwater to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Clearwater to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Clearwater to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2026.

The most flights from CL9 to SAN are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Clearwater to San Diego?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated May 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines from Clearwater to San Diego have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Clearwater to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Clearwater?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Clearwater. Booking flights from Clearwater to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Clearwater from 8 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Clearwater to San Diego?

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Clearwater to San Diego in about 5h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 2082 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Clearwater to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Clearwater to San Diego are Frontier ($91), Southwest ($98), and American Airlines ($103).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Clearwater to San Diego?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Clearwater to San Diego are Hawaiian Airlines (90%), American Airlines (89%) and Alaska Airlines (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Clearwater to San Diego?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $89. While the most popular route (Tampa - San Diego) can be booked for $246 on average, our data indicates $567 when flying from Clearwater to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Clearwater to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Clearwater to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Clearwater to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Clearwater to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Clearwater to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Clearwater to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Clearwater to San Diego

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Clearwater to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$170Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$195Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$226Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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