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When you fly from Tampa to San Antonio, you will typically have either one or two layovers, as direct flights are generally not offered for this route. If you have one layover, your journey will often be serviced by Frontier or United Airlines. Layovers often take place in cities such as Atlanta or Houston.

An efficient way to go from downtown Tampa to Tampa International Airport is by driving, which will generally take you around 10 to 15 minutes in total. If you opt for public transportation instead, you can take bus lines 10 or 30, as well as the SKY tram. This will bring you to the airport in around 40 minutes total.

When you drive from San Antonio International Airport to the city center, you can expect the trip to take around 15 to 20 minutes in total. Otherwise, there is public transportation, like bus line 7, which will bring you to downtown San Antonio at around 35 to 40 minutes.

There is an on-site rental car center that can be found in the Terminal A baggage claim area of San Antonio International Airport. In this rental center, you will find desks for a few different companies, including Alamo, Budget, and National. Each of these companies also provides a free shuttle service to where they store their fleets.

Among airlines operating Tampa to San Antonio flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Tampa and San Antonio.

Flights from Tampa to San Antonio usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at San Antonio (SAT).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Tampa to San Antonio.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $156 round-trip via Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE), compared to $412 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 10% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Tampa to San Antonio route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $324 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $418, a difference of $94. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in San Antonio are San Antonio River Walk, SeaWorld San Antonio and Henry B. González Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Antonio on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Tampa to San Antonio takes 2h 44m, covering 970 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:50 am and lands at 11:34 am
• Latest: departs at 5:05 pm and lands at 7:49 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $370. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Tampa to San Antonio are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $120, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 4h 14m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 4h 14m via Pensacola (PNS).

San Antonio is 1 hour behind Tampa (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Antonio Airport (SAT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Fox
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Tampa to San Antonio range from $305 to $448, with an average of $370 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.