Tampa to San Diego (TPA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TPA–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,083 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 9 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 4h50-4h55 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 7 | B38M | 4h52 | Oneworld | HA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→SAN | SRQ→SAN | PGD→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 40 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 55m | 4h 17m | 4h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
TPA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to SAN is about 4 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,083 miles (3,352 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, William P. Hobby and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Punta Gorda (PGD) and Orlando (MCO).