San Juan to Tampa (SJU–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SJU–TPA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,237 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 21 | 320, BCS3 | 2h59-3h04 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 21 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h55-3h07 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32Q | 3h08 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| XP Avelo Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from San Juan
| Metric | SJU→TPA | STT→TPA | EIS→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJU | – | 68 mi | 96 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 39m | 2h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SJU: AST · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJU to TPA
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Avelo Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SJU to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJU to TPA is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,237 miles (1,991 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Las Américas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte Amalie (STT) and Beef Island (EIS).