Tampa to San Diego (TPA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS433+1
AS Alaska
73H
9:36 AM
EDT
11:54 AM
PDT
5h 18m
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M T W T F S S
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AS435
AS Alaska
7M9
5:54 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
PDT
5h 16m
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WN4124
WN Southwest
73H
6:25 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
PDT
5h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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WN1582
WN Southwest
738
10:33 AM
PDT T1
5:45 PM
EDT
4h 12m
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M T W T F S S
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AS694
AS Alaska
7M9
10:35 AM
PDT T2
6:19 PM
EDT
4h 44m
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M T W T F S S
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AS432+1
AS Alaska
B39M
2:16 PM
PDT T2
9:54 PM
EDT
4h 38m
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M T W T F S S
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Tampa to San Diego
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,083 mi 5h 10m nonstop -3h behind 94 1-stop hubs

TPA–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,083 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore TPA Routes SAN Routes TPA Live Flights SAN Live Flights TPA Delays SAN Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 14 73H, 7M9 5h16-5h18 22% Oneworld HA
WN Southwest Airlines 7 73H 5h10 22% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS, WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPA to SAN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
94
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,992
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric TPA→SAN SRQ→SAN PGD→SAN
Distance from TPA – 40 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 21 – –
Flight time 5h 10m 4h 17m 4h 59m
Departure OTP 22% – –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to San Diego flights · Punta Gorda (PGD) to San Diego flights · Orlando (MCO) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Tampa.
TPA: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,083 mi / 3,352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 10m to 5h 18m.
Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

Facts

TPA–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,083 mi / 3,352 km
Flight time5h 10m to 5h 18m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 15 return
1-stop connections94 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 10m to 5h 18m. The route covers 2,083 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from TPA to SAN. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, LGB, ORL, TUL, SCF, ELP, VNY, APF, FXE, PGD, SUA, GJT, SGR, APA, AVL, LVK, SBA, GSP, JAX, OPF, EGE, CHS, DAY, OKC, PBI, SDF, OMA, BHM, STP, MCO, CGF, RST, BZN, GCM, PWK, SNA, APC, RIC, MMU, ABQ, FCA, TEB, HPN, BDL, BFI, AVP, BED, YVR, PDX, IAH, SLC, SAT, MSY, IAD, CMH, RDU, OGG, HOU, AUS, ORD, ATL, SFO, LAS, MSP, DEN, LAX, DFW, PHX, JFK, PIT, MDW, MIA, FLL, ORF, BNA, PHL, DAL, CLT, BWI, AMS, DTW, YYC, PTY, BOS, STL, SEA, IND, LHR, DCA, EWR, MCI, YYZ, MKE and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from SAN to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ, PGD and MCO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 TPA to SAN

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TPA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to SAN ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,083 miles (3,352 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Punta Gorda (PGD) and Orlando (MCO).