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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Tampa, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Tampa, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Diego to Tampa (SAN-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Diego to Tampa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Diego to Tampa

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Tampa.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Tampa is September, where tickets cost £196 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £355 and £287 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Tampa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Diego to Tampa

Low season

September

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Diego to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from San Diego to Tampa: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Diego to Tampa 
DebraFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-TPAOct 2024
Be patient San Diego airport has a little runway and lots of planes in and out. So it might take a bit to get out. But that is not Alaska Airlines fault
ThomasFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-TPAApr 2024
Save your money and wait until you can a First Class or Premium ticket… then you have a shot at a livable experience.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Tampa

  • Does SAN have any baby care facilities?

    SAN has baby care facilities you can visit if you want to breastfeed your baby or change diapers while at the airport. They are located on the 2nd Level of Terminal 1's West Rotunda, the ground level of Terminal 1's East Rotunda, and near Gates 34 and 35 in Terminal 2.

  • How early should I get to SAN before my flight to Tampa?

    On the date you're scheduled to fly to Tampa, you should arrive at SAN at least 2h before your flight is set to take off. This will give you enough time to be cleared by airport security. Besides being able to clear the tedious security checkpoints in time, you’ll also be able to visit various exciting destinations scattered throughout the airport.

  • How can I get assisted travel services at SAN?

    Suppose you are disabled, sick, or have limited mobility. In that case, you can receive assisted travel services at SAN if you inform the airport's TSA Care professionals of the assisted services you'll require while at the airport. It would help if you informed them at least 72h before your flight.

  • Where can I eat at TPA?

    Before departing TPA, you can enjoy a quality dish, as this airport features numerous restaurants. Some of the said restaurants include Louis Pappas, Bavaro's, and Rumfish Grill in Airside C, Columbia Café and Panda Express in Airside E, and P.F. Chang's and Hard Rock Café in the Main Terminal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Tampa?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Tampa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Tampa?

    The Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Tampa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Tampa?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Tampa.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Tampa?

    There are direct flights from San Diego to Tampa on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Tampa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Tampa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Tampa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Tampa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Tampa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tampa from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Tampa

  • To travel to San Diego International Airport (SAN) from downtown San Diego, you can use a bus or a taxi. If you want to travel to the airport quickly, it's in your best interest to catch a taxi, whereas to travel affordably, you should board a bus.
  • While waiting for your flight to Tampa at SAN, you can treat yourself to amazing spa services at one of the two parlors in the airport operated by Be Relax Spa. Both locations are in Terminal 2, one near Gate 26 and the other near Gate 36.
  • If you'd like to withdraw some cash at SAN, you can do so in both Terminals 1 and 2, given that they all feature numerous ATMs. In Terminal 1, the ATMs are near Gates 1, 2, 5, and 13, whereas in Terminal 2, they are near Gates 23 and 36, carousel 4, and beneath the escalator serving Sunset Cove.
  • In case you need some assistance once you alight from your flight at Tampa International Airport (TPA), you get the help you require at the information desk present at the airport. Manned by informed and friendly airport staff, this desk is situated in the Main Terminal, a short distance from the escalators on the north and south ends of Level 3.
  • At TPA, you can easily rent a car, as this airport has a car rental facility that houses car rental agencies like Enterprise, Dollar, Budget, Alamo, SIXT, Avis, and Thrifty. To get to the airport's car rental facility, head to the boarding area of the inter-terminal train in the Main Terminal, as the facility is connected to the airport's terminals via the SkyConnect train.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Tampa?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to Tampa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Tampa

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

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Direct returns

Tampa to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

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