⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

San Diego to Tampa flights

San Diego (SAN) to Tampa (TPA): 2,083 miles (3,352 km) great-circle, about 4h 40m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $216 round-trip on Frontier, with 1 stop, departing May 6, 2026.

F9FrontierF91326
Depart
SAN
San Diego, USA
19:34
2026-05-06
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Arrive
TPA
Tampa, United States
Returns 22:53
2026-06-03
Stops
1 stop
Distance
2,083 mi
Est. nonstop time
4h 40m
Trip type
Round-trip
$216
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest San Diego to Tampa fare fly?

$216 round-trip, Frontier F91326, departing 2026-05-06 at 19:34, returning 2026-06-03. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Wednesday 28 nights later; the fare was observed 11 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is San Diego from Tampa?

  • Distance: 2,083 miles (3,352 km) great-circle, heading east.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 4h 40m.
  • Departure airport: San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego, United States, UTC-7 on May 6, 2026.
  • Arrival: Tampa International Airport (TPA), United States, UTC-4 on May 6, 2026.
  • Time difference: Tampa is 3 hours ahead of San Diego on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within United States.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 26 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Frontier F91326, 1 stop, round-trip, 28 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the San Diego to Tampa fare compare with other routes from SAN?

At $216, it ranked 11th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SAN (median $279). That is 10.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the SAN median of 15.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from SAN of similar length: Toronto (2,153 mi) at $370 and Raleigh-Durham (2,189 mi) at $288.

Frontier had the cheapest fare on 16 of 30 SAN routes. It is the 15th longest of the 30 routes we track from SAN.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Tampa?

Of 14 departure airports with a fare to Tampa, San Diego (SAN) ranked 10th at $216. Lowest: $101 from Fort Lauderdale (FLL); highest: $400 from Las Vegas (LAS); 4 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Frontier (6), American Airlines (2), Spirit (2), Air Canada (1), Allegiant Air (1) and Southwest (1), plus 1 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Los_Angeles, America/New_York; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

San Diego to Tampa flight questions

How far is San Diego from Tampa by plane?

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San Diego is about 2,083 miles (3,352 km) from Tampa on a great-circle line from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa International Airport (TPA), heading east. It is the 15th longest of the 30 routes we track from SAN. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Tampa?

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About 4h 40m nonstop by our estimate for 2,083 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Frontier fare was with 1 stop. 14 airports in our feed had a fare to Tampa; this one ranked 10th, and 4 of the 14 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Tampa?

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On May 6, 2026, San Diego was on UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) and Tampa on UTC-4 (America/New_York), so Tampa was 3 hours ahead of San Diego: noon in San Diego was 15:00 in Tampa. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from San Diego to Tampa?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $216 per person round-trip on Frontier flight F91326, departing May 6, 2026, returning June 3, 2026, with 1 stop. At $216, it ranked 11th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SAN (median $279). That is 10.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the SAN median of 15.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Tampa?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Tampa, 4 of the 14 recorded fares were nonstop. From SAN, 6 of 30 were. Routes from SAN of similar length: Toronto (2,153 mi) at $370 and Raleigh-Durham (2,189 mi) at $288.

Which airports serve flights from San Diego to Tampa?

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It departs San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States, and arrives at Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States. A domestic United States flight. Frontier had the cheapest fare on 16 of 30 SAN routes. Tampa International Airport (TPA) sits at 26 ft above sea level.

Where else near Tampa can you fly from San Diego?

Atlanta (ATL) $281New Orleans (MSY) $240Raleigh-Durham (RDU) $288Nashville (BNA) $358Houston (HOU) $153Washington (WAS) $152All flights from San Diego →

Other cities with flights to Tampa

From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $101From Detroit (DTW) $125From Salt Lake City (SLC) $141From Philadelphia (PHL) $144From Chicago (ORD) $173From Chicago (MDW) $178

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