Tampa

$126+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Tampa (SAN - TPA)

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — TPA
Jul 27 — Aug 31
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Tampa

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 27, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/186:35 am
SAN
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TPA
1 stop11h 30m
Frontier
Tue 7/2810:27 am
TPA
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SAN
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/25$248
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/116:35 am
SAN
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TPA
1 stop11h 30m
Frontier
Tue 7/2110:27 am
TPA
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SAN
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$249
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Sat 6/279:37 am
SAN
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TPA
1 stop16h 57m
Frontier
Mon 7/2710:40 pm
TPA
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SAN
1 stop18h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 6/256:25 am
SAN
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TPA
1 stop26h 09m
Frontier
Tue 7/710:40 pm
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop18h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$251
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 6/249:43 am
SAN
-
TPA
1 stop18h 17m
Frontier
Sat 6/278:02 pm
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop15h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$252
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Fri 6/266:25 am
SAN
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TPA
1 stop26h 09m
Frontier
Mon 6/298:22 pm
TPA
-
SAN
1 stop15h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 6/23$254
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 7/73:03 pm
SAN
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TPA
1 stop11h 51m
Frontier
Fri 7/1010:40 pm
TPA
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SAN
1 stop24h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$256
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/166:25 am
SAN
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TPA
1 stop20h 07m
Frontier
Mon 7/208:20 pm
TPA
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SAN
1 stop30h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$258
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/309:43 am
SAN
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TPA
1 stop18h 17m
Frontier
Mon 7/68:20 pm
TPA
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SAN
1 stop15h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/256:25 am
SAN
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TPA
1 stop20h 09m
Frontier
Mon 6/298:22 pm
TPA
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SAN
1 stop15h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 6/23$262
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/108:51 pm
SAN
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TPA
1 stop29h 56m
Frontier
Mon 8/1712:39 pm
TPA
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SAN
1 stop14h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$263

Find flight deals from San Diego to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Tampa (TPA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$126
(Expedia)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$416

Good round-trip deal

$342 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Tampa flight deals.
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From San Diego to Tampa
One-way flight from San Diego to Tampa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Tampa 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 June 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Tampa that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

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San DiegoTampa

SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Thu 10/1

8:30 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Tampa

Thu 10/15

5:50 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$327

San DiegoTampa

SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Thu 7/9

8:35 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Tampa

Fri 7/17

7:00 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$331

San DiegoTampa

SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Mon 7/20

8:35 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Tampa

Mon 7/27

7:00 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$347

San DiegoTampa

SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Fri 8/7

8:40 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Tampa

Sun 8/16

6:20 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$347

San DiegoTampa

SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Mon 8/10

8:40 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Tampa

Sun 8/16

6:20 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$352

San DiegoTampa

SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Sat 12/5

9:20 am-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Tampa

Wed 12/9

3:10 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$362

San DiegoTampa

SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Mon 8/31

8:45 am-9:49 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Tampa

Tue 9/1

7:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

$384

San DiegoTampa

SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Wed 11/11

10:40 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Tampa

Wed 11/18

7:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop6h 59m

$390

San DiegoTampa

SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Thu 10/8

10:40 pm-11:11 am

1 stop9h 31m

Tampa

Mon 10/12

5:50 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$393

San DiegoTampa

SAN - TPA

SANTPA

San Diego

Fri 10/2

10:30 pm-11:11 am

1 stop9h 41m

Tampa

Mon 10/5

12:44 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops13h 13m

$394

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Tampa

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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.

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Cheapflights Insights

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 74 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 $511). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 27, 2026.

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?

The best insider tips for San Diego to Tampa flights

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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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated June 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Tampa, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andHawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 7 different airlines have flights from San Diego (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight 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 30m.

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

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

    For as low as $322, Alaska Airlines can have you in Tampa from San Diego in 4h 47m. The distance between San Diego and Tampa is about 2082 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $127, 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 Alaska Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $190 and $190, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 65% 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 $74. American Airlines flights start at $103 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $109 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Tampa are Alaska Airlines (91%), Southwest (89%) and Hawaiian Airlines (67%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $148. While the most popular route (San Diego - Tampa) can be booked for $263 on average, our data indicates $332 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 $511). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Tampa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Tampa. 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 June 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$127Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$190Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$190Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$218Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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