Cheap flights from Tampa to San Diego

One-way fares from $176 · TPA → SAN · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$176

Frontier Airlines · Tue, Dec 29

Cheapest month
December

from $176

Direct flights
Yes

Alaska Airlines

Flight time
5h 24m

3,360 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Diego

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $189
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $176
  3. April 2027 $200

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Frontier Airlines
Depart22:56 Tue, Dec 29TPA → SAN 7h 02m · 2 stops
$176one way, per person
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About flights from Tampa to San Diego

Tampa (TPA) and San Diego (SAN) are about 3,360 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 24m, and recent direct fares were with Alaska Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $176, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Tampa to San Diego?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $176 with Frontier Airlines, departing Tuesday, December 29, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $176 to $200.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Diego?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $176 one way.

Are there direct flights from Tampa to San Diego?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Alaska Airlines.

How long is the flight from Tampa to San Diego?

A direct flight takes about 5h 24m. Tampa and San Diego are around 3,360 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Tampa to San Diego?

Recent fares on this route were with Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

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