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$104+ 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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SAN
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
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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 March 25, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$226
(Priceline)

One-way from

$104
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$371

Good round-trip deal

$328 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to San Diego
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 March 25, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 5/1311:03 amTPA - SAN
2 stops11h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/186:55 pmSAN - TPA
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$226
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:45 pmTPA - SAN
1 stop11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/41:55 pmSAN - TPA
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 5/13:37 pmTPA - SAN
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/410:45 pmSAN - TPA
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$242
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:40 amTPA - SAN
Nonstop5h 19mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/41:55 pmSAN - TPA
Nonstop4h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/23$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 5/226:30 amTPA - SAN
1 stop10h 55mDelta
Sun 5/256:15 amSAN - TPA
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/24$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/88:04 amTPA - SAN
Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 6/141:52 pmSAN - TPA
Nonstop4h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/23$293
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/86:45 amTPA - SAN
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Thu 4/107:39 pmSAN - TPA
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Deal found 3/23$298
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/108:50 amTPA - SAN
2 stops13h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/138:10 amSAN - TPA
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/258:00 pmTPA - SAN
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Sat 8/26:40 amSAN - TPA
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/23$372

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to San Diego that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Tue 5/13

11:03 am-7:53 pm

2 stops11h 50m

San Diego

Sun 5/18

6:55 pm-5:07 am

1 stop7h 12m

$226

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Thu 5/1

10:45 pm-7:34 am

1 stop11h 49m

San Diego

Sun 5/4

1:55 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$237

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Thu 4/24

5:43 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Diego

Thu 5/1

10:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop7h 00m

$243

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Thu 5/1

8:40 am-10:59 am

Nonstop5h 19m

San Diego

Sun 5/4

1:55 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$257

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Tue 4/29

9:00 am-11:19 am

Nonstop5h 19m

San Diego

Mon 5/5

1:55 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$267

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Thu 5/22

6:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop10h 55m

San Diego

Sun 5/25

6:15 am-6:06 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$287

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Tue 4/8

6:45 am-3:31 pm

1 stop11h 46m

San Diego

Fri 4/11

6:25 am-9:00 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$298

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Wed 4/16

8:50 am-6:56 pm

2 stops13h 06m

San Diego

Sat 4/26

6:15 am-3:42 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$344

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Sat 3/29

4:05 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 05m

San Diego

Mon 3/31

2:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$486

TampaSan Diego

TPA - SAN

TPASAN

Tampa

Sun 4/13

5:36 am-10:58 am

1 stop8h 22m

$104

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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 Tampa to San Diego in March.
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*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 March 21, 2025.

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 74 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Tampa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 March 25, 2025.

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 29% 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 March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to San Diego flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from TPA to SAN are scheduled on a Sunday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 March 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
156 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,330 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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 4h 50m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Tampa to San Diego per day from 9 airlines.

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

    Flights from Tampa to San Diego have been viewed 19 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 $226. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $237, and American Airlines, from $243. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 30% 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 American Airlines ($104), Spirit Airlines ($107), and Hawaiian Airlines ($119).

  • 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 $740, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Tampa - San Diego), is priced around $170.

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

    Tampa to San Diego flights have a layover in Atlanta most often. Charlotte 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 Atlanta?

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. 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 if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Atlanta can rent one for about $49 per day.

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

    If you're on a layover in Charlotte and looking for things to do, consider visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those on a layover in Charlotte in need of a rental car can book one at Charlotte Douglas for about $46.

  • 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 Dallas.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Tampa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 8 airlines flying from Tampa to San Diego

Discover the top 8 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$125Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$196Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$277Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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