Tampa to San Diego (TPA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,083 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 4h40-5h25 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 7M9 | 5h39 | Oneworld | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 7 | 7M9 | 5h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→SAN | PGD→SAN | MCO→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 80 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | 40 |
| Flight time | 4h 40m | 4h 59m | 5h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
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.
TPA–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to SAN
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to SAN ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 5 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,083 miles (3,352 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD) and Orlando (MCO).