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$101+ Cheap flights from Tampa to San Diego (TPA - 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SAN
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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The best prices from Tampa to San Diego are usually found in January or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Tampa to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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$202
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One-way from

$101
(Mytrip)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/249:34 pmTPA - SAN
1 stop15h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/77:16 pmSAN - TPA
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$202
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/115:45 amTPA - SAN
1 stop9h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/257:16 pmSAN - TPA
1 stop6h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 11/2712:37 pmTPA - SAN
1 stop14h 19mFrontier
Fri 12/66:31 pmSAN - TPA
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/1112:43 pmTPA - SAN
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1610:12 amSAN - TPA
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$216
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:43 pmTPA - SAN
Nonstop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/76:20 amSAN - TPA
1 stop20h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$226
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 11/288:55 amTPA - SAN
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/47:45 pmSAN - TPA
2 stops12h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/222:28 pmTPA - SAN
1 stop11h 04mDelta
Tue 12/3110:23 pmSAN - TPA
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/19$265

Find flights from Tampa to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Tue 12/24

9:34 pm-10:22 am

1 stop15h 48m

San Diego

Tue 1/7

7:16 pm-4:26 am

1 stop6h 10m

$202

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Tue 1/28

7:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop12h 33m

San Diego

Wed 2/5

2:00 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$206

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Wed 12/11

5:45 am-12:10 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Diego

Wed 12/25

7:16 pm-4:26 am

1 stop6h 10m

$207

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Wed 11/27

12:37 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop14h 19m

San Diego

Fri 12/6

6:31 pm-10:02 am

1 stop12h 31m

$212

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Thu 12/12

3:42 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San Diego

Mon 12/16

6:30 am-4:09 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$216

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Thu 11/28

8:55 am-3:02 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Diego

Wed 12/4

7:45 pm-10:52 am

2 stops12h 07m

$264

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Sun 12/22

2:28 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop11h 04m

San Diego

Tue 12/31

10:23 pm-10:13 am

1 stop8h 50m

$265

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Tue 12/10

6:15 am-6:15 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$101

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Tue 12/17

10:36 am-9:16 am

2 stops25h 40m

$103

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Thu 2/20

12:40 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$104

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tampa to San Diego in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*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 Tampa-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-San Diego 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 Tampa-San Diego 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 Tampa to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Tampa to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Tampa to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Tampa to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Tampa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 TPA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 November 20, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Tampa to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to San Diego flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Tampa 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from TPA to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 November 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and American 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa 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 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 are 4 flights from Tampa to San Diego per day from 8 airlines.

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

    Flights from Tampa to San Diego have been viewed 34 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 $206. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $207, and Frontier, from $212. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 32% 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 Spirit Airlines ($105), American Airlines ($109), and Frontier ($115).

  • 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 $833, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (Tampa - San Diego), is priced around $168.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Tampa to San Diego?

    Tampa to San Diego flights have a layover in Dallas most often. Atlanta sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Tampa to San Diego.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre are the most popular attractions in Dallas if you're in need of something to do during your layover. American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion and Majestic Theatre are located about 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Dallas can rent one for about $61 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?

    If you're on a layover in Atlanta and looking for things to do, consider visiting Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, or World of Coca-Cola. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those on a layover in Atlanta in need of a rental car can book one at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $60.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Tampa to San Diego flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Tampa to San Diego is Las Vegas. Las Vegas is followed by Charlotte in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Tampa to San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Tampa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 Tampa to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Tampa 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$125Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$151Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$155Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$196Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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