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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 8:13 am and lands at 12:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:40 pm and lands at 7:14 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 34m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Tampa takes 4h 34m, covering 2,082 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Tampa range from $310 to $505, with an average of $382 over the past 12 months. Anything below $310 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the $382 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $286 round-trip via Dallas Love Field (DAL), compared to $383 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Tampa flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $277 to $2,449. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego to Tampa flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Diego to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $101, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Priceless
• Dollar
• Via Car Rental
• Thrifty

Flights from San Diego to Tampa usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

One-stop flights from San Diego to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from San Diego to Tampa. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $331 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $481, a difference of $150.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Diego and Tampa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 12m, compared with 6h 32m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 7h via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Tampa is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Tampa flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

SAN has baby care facilities you can visit if you want to breastfeed your baby or change diapers while at the airport. They are located on the 2nd Level of Terminal 1's West Rotunda, the ground level of Terminal 1's East Rotunda, and near Gates 34 and 35 in Terminal 2.

On the date you're scheduled to fly to Tampa, you should arrive at SAN at least 2h before your flight is set to take off. This will give you enough time to be cleared by airport security. Besides being able to clear the tedious security checkpoints in time, you’ll also be able to visit various exciting destinations scattered throughout the airport.

Suppose you are disabled, sick, or have limited mobility. In that case, you can receive assisted travel services at SAN if you inform the airport's TSA Care professionals of the assisted services you'll require while at the airport. It would help if you informed them at least 72h before your flight.

Before departing TPA, you can enjoy a quality dish, as this airport features numerous restaurants. Some of the said restaurants include Louis Pappas, Bavaro's, and Rumfish Grill in Airside C, Columbia Café and Panda Express in Airside E, and P.F. Chang's and Hard Rock Café in the Main Terminal.