Cheap flights from Tampa to San Diego (TPA - SAN) from $56

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/1. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
TPA — SAN
Oct 7 — Oct 141

The best prices from Tampa to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego (SAN)

All the information you need to plan the best TPA to SAN flight in 2023: compare Tampa to San Diego flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Diego.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$277

One-way from

$97
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 41% potential price drop
From Tampa to San Diego
One-way flight from Tampa to San Diego

TPA - SAN

Price

$277 - $532

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

SAN

Rainfall

0 - 2.3 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Tampa to San Diego?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Tampa to San Diego. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Diego.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Tampa to San Diego at least 23 days early can save you up to 6% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 23 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Tampa to San Diego for as little as $458 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $481 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Diego?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to San Diego from Tampa average $435. You can even find prices in January for less than $435, as users have found deals to San Diego from as low as $171. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Diego from Tampa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Diego (TPA - SAN)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Tampa to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 59% on airfare.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Tampa to San Diego

Consider these cheap Alaska Airlines flights we've found departing from Tampa to San Diego. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.

Cheap Frontier flights from Tampa to San Diego

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Cheap Tampa to San Diego flights in October & November 2023

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One-way flights to San Diego from Tampa

The cheapest one-way flights from Tampa to San Diego
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1 stop11h 05m

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1 stop12h 35m

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1 stop10h 20m

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1 stop11h 48m

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1 stop10h 20m

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2 stops25h 46m

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1 stop11h 05m

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2 stops26h 21m

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1 stop20h 23m

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Tue 11/14

2 stops21h 19m

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Thu 10/26

1 stop15h 00m

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Mon 10/30

3 stops13h 33m

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Fri 11/3

Nonstop5h 12m

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Nonstop4h 35m

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1 stop9h 53m

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1 stop9h 31m

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1 stop8h 01m

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Sat 12/16

1 stop9h 14m

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines from Tampa to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Tampa to San Diego flights.

What airports do I use to fly from Tampa to San Diego?

If you book a flight from Tampa to San Diego, you will be flying from Tampa to San Diego. Flights to San Diego (SAN) from Tampa (TPA) take 5h 10m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Tampa to San Diego per day from 7 airlines.

Can I find flights from Tampa to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Tampa to San Diego for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $110, but on average you can expect to pay $141.

Are there nonstop flights from Tampa to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Tampa to San Diego under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Tampa to San Diego is less than $288.

Are there last-minute flights available from Tampa to San Diego for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Tampa to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Tampa to San Diego?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Friday.

How popular is this Tampa to San Diego flight route?

How many flights depart from Tampa to San Diego on average per day?

Per day, 1 flight departs from Tampa to San Diego on average.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Tampa to San Diego?

For as low as $110, Frontier can have you in San Diego from Tampa in 11h 05m. Tampa and San Diego are separated by a distance of 2094 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to San Diego round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tampa to San Diego round-trip from $110. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Spirit Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 74% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Tampa to San Diego are Frontier ($56), Spirit Airlines ($90), and Alaska Airlines ($99).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Tampa to San Diego?

What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Diego?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Tampa to San Diego? While on average our users pay $194, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $99. The most popular route (Tampa - San Diego), is priced around $117.

What does TPA to SAN mean?

Tampa Airport is TPA and San Diego Airport is SAN. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

Alternative routes for Tampa to San Diego

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Top 7 airlines flying from Tampa to San Diego

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Tampa to San Diego choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$99Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FrontierCheapest$161Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$171Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$257Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Linear Air TaxiCheapest$35,003Average$77,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Weekly flight availability from Tampa to San Diego

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Tampa to San Diego
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Monday2daily flights
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