San Juan to Tampa (SJU–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 18 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 3h10-3h20 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 14 | 320, BCS3 | 3h17-3h21 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | 21N, A20N | 3h25-3h30 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | A20N | 3h10 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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, 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.