San Juan to Tampa (SJU–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,237 mi airlines 53/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 33m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
B62752
B6 JetBlue
320
5:01 AM
AST TA
8:18 AM
EDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92215
F9 Frontier
A20N
5:30 AM
AST
9:00 AM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN653
WN Southwest
B38M
6:10 AM
AST TB
9:21 AM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4112
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 AM
AST TB
10:05 AM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1353
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 AM
AST TB
10:20 AM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3279
WN Southwest
73H
2:00 PM
AST TB
5:10 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B61752
B6 JetBlue
BCS3
4:58 PM
AST TA
8:19 PM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3371
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
AST TB
9:35 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92541
F9 Frontier
21N
7:03 PM
AST
9:28 PM
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK3905
NK Spirit
A20N
8:47 PM
AST TB
11:57 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN4079
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
AST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN941
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
AST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B62751
B6 JetBlue
320
6:00 AM
EDT
8:46 AM
AST
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK3906
NK Spirit
32S
7:00 AM
EDT
10:10 AM
AST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93980
F9 Frontier
32N
9:55 AM
EDT
12:51 PM
AST
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN752
WN Southwest
7M8
11:55 AM
EDT
2:50 PM
AST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B61751
B6 JetBlue
BCS3
2:02 PM
EDT TA
4:48 PM
AST
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2124
WN Southwest
7M8
7:25 PM
EDT
10:15 PM
AST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Juan to Tampa
4 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 53 Flights/wk 1,237 mi 3h 10m nonstop 61 1-stop hubs

SJU–TPA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,237 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 18 73H, 7M8, B38M 3h10-3h20 69%
B6 JetBlue 14 320, BCS3 3h17-3h21 69%
F9 Frontier 14 21N, A20N 3h25-3h30 69%
NK Spirit Airlines 7 A20N 3h10 69%
Aircraft on this route
21N Airbus A321neo – F9
320 Airbus A320 – B6
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A20NF9, NK
B38MWN
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 + NK + WN (53 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJU to TPA direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to TPA.
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One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,069
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJU → TPA
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
64%
Return
TPA → SJU
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays → TPA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tampa is 0 hours the same as San Juan.
SJU: AST · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,237 mi / 1,991 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 30m.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

SJU–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,237 mi / 1,991 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights53 out / 46 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJU to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,237 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 53 nonstop flights per week from SJU to TPA. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, OPF, SUA, PIE, APF, BCT, FXE, VRB, NAS, ORL, MCO, SXM, JAX, CHS, HSV, PUJ, BLM, TEB, TTN, MPV, ILG, PWM, IND, SJO, SCF, LAX, YYC, MIA, IAH, RDU, FLL, ALB, BWI, BDL, PTY, IAD, PHL, HPN, PSA, EWR, PVD, JFK, DFW, ATL, BOS, HOU, AUS, DCA, DTW, BOG, CLT, MSP, ORD, BNA, CVG, HVN, STL, YYZ, MDW, DEN and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TPA to SJU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJU to TPA

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJU to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to TPA ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,237 miles (1,991 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 99 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.