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$75+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Tampa (SAN - TPA)

SAN — TPA
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Tampa

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Tampa

Mon 12/1410:29 am -
Nonstop4h 36m
Fri 1/87:41 pm -
Nonstop5h 29m
Deal found 11/3$277
Fri 11/276:30 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Thu 12/246:08 pm -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 11/3$282
Sat 12/1211:14 am -
1 stop9h 23m
Wed 1/67:41 pm -
Nonstop5h 29m
Deal found 11/3$283
Thu 12/1011:14 am -
1 stop9h 23m
Tue 1/57:39 pm -
2 stops43h 55m
Deal found 11/7$284
Fri 12/48:40 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Mon 12/74:40 pm -
1 stop8h 47m
Deal found 11/7$285
Thu 11/266:30 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Wed 12/21:40 pm -
2 stops23h 41m
Deal found 11/2$286
Tue 12/17:10 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Tue 12/226:55 pm -
Nonstop5h 05m
Deal found 11/3$287
Wed 12/98:57 am -
2 stops10h 42m
Thu 1/75:33 pm -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 11/3$288
Sun 12/136:30 am -
2 stops30h 14m
Thu 12/316:34 am -
1 stop20h 24m
Deal found 11/3$289
Fri 12/46:30 am -
1 stop29h 08m
Sun 12/66:00 am -
1 stop20h 58m
Deal found 11/6$290
Thu 12/311:16 am -
1 stop9h 21m
Wed 12/236:08 pm -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 11/3$291
Fri 12/47:05 pm -
2 stops17h 39m
Mon 12/77:45 pm -
2 stops17h 34m
Deal found 11/5$292

Find flight deals from San Diego to Tampa

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$75
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$533

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Tampa flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Tampa flights.
From San Diego to Tampa
One-way flight from San Diego to Tampa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Tampa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Tampa.

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San DiegoTampa

SAN San Diego - TPA Tampa

SANTPA

San Diego

Thu 1/21

9:45 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

San DiegoTampa

SAN San Diego - TPA Tampa

SANTPA

San Diego

Thu 12/10

12:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

San DiegoTampa

SAN San Diego - TPA Tampa

SANTPA

San Diego

Wed 1/20

9:45 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

San DiegoTampa

SAN San Diego - TPA Tampa

SANTPA

San Diego

Mon 12/7

9:45 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

San DiegoTampa

SAN San Diego - TPA Tampa

SANTPA

San Diego

Tue 12/1

9:45 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

San DiegoTampa

SAN San Diego - TPA Tampa

SANTPA

San Diego

Sat 12/5

1:25 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

San DiegoTampa

SAN San Diego - TPA Tampa

SANTPA

San Diego

Mon 12/21

10:30 pm-9:52 am

1 stop8h 22m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

San DiegoTampa

SAN San Diego - TPA Tampa

SANTPA

San Diego

Sat 12/5

6:20 am-7:11 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

San DiegoTampa

SAN San Diego - TPA Tampa

SANTPA

San Diego

Fri 1/1

10:20 am-9:33 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

San DiegoTampa

SAN San Diego - TPA Tampa

SANTPA

San Diego

Mon 12/21

10:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop10h 00m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Tampa

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Tampa in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Tampa

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Tampa, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Tampa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Tampa (average of $277). Flying from San Diego to Tampa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $533). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

When flying from San Diego to Tampa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Tampa flights typically cost between $402 and $627 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $277 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 14-Jan 8).

The best insider tips for San Diego to Tampa flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Tampa trip
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on TPA

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Tampa, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from San Diego to Tampa if you want to fly from San Diego to Tampa. At least 6 different airlines have flights from San Diego (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to Tampa from the San Diego airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAN to TPA to be around 4h 28m.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Tampa flight route?

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

    For as low as $328, Alaska Airlines can have you in Tampa from San Diego in 7h 31m. The distance between San Diego and Tampa is about 2082 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $156, Frontier will fly you from San Diego to Tampa and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $186 and $237, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 59% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. JetBlue flights start at $105 while deals on United Airlines start at $113 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (San Diego - Tampa) can be booked for $226 on average, our data indicates $372 when flying from San Diego to Tampa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Tampa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Tampa (average of $277). Flying from San Diego to Tampa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $533). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Tampa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$156Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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