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$72 Find Cheap Flights from Tampa to San Antonio

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Cheapest round-trip
$160
Overall average: $378
Frontier
Thu 4/30Sun 5/3
TPA - SAT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$280
Typical prices: $100-$428
Southwest
Tue 4/28Wed 4/29
TPA - SAT • Non-stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $160 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $186 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 4h 23m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to San Antonio (TPA-SAT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to San Antonio that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to San Antonio

Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
Frontier Logo
8:41 pm - 2:15 pm
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18h 34m
1 stop
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2:59 pm - 3:34 pm
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23h 35m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
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12:50 pm - 4:13 pm
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4h 23m
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4:53 pm - 10:00 pm
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4h 07m
1 stop
$165Breeze Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 16
Frontier Logo
8:41 pm - 3:53 pm
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20h 12m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 3:34 pm
SAT
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TPA
23h 34m
1 stop
$171Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
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10:54 pm - 9:27 am
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11h 33m
1 stop
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6:00 pm - 12:26 am
SAT
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TPA
5h 26m
1 stop
$172Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Tue, Mar 31
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10:54 pm - 9:27 am
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SAT
11h 33m
1 stop
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6:45 am - 2:47 pm
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7h 02m
1 stop
$177Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Tue, Mar 31
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10:54 pm - 9:27 am
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11h 33m
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6:45 am - 6:36 am
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22h 51m
1 stop
$178Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 5:31 pm
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SAT
12h 16m
1 stop
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3:14 pm - 5:32 am
SAT
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TPA
13h 18m
1 stop
$181Frontier
Tue, Mar 17 - Sat, Mar 21
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10:54 pm - 9:27 am
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SAT
11h 33m
1 stop
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10:22 am - 5:41 pm
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6h 19m
1 stop
$182Spirit Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 30
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10:54 pm - 9:27 am
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11h 33m
1 stop
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10:22 am - 9:59 pm
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10h 37m
1 stop
$183Spirit Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Mon, Apr 6
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10:54 pm - 9:27 am
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11h 33m
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10:22 am - 9:59 pm
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10h 37m
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$184Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to San Antonio flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to San Antonio to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to San Antonio?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Tampa to San Antonio clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Antonio on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Tampa, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to San Antonio, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Tampa to San Antonio is August, where tickets cost $238 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $415 and $395 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tampa to San Antonio?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $374 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to San Antonio?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to San Antonio, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Tampa to San Antonio, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Tampa to San Antonio

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FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to San Antonio

  • What different kinds of flights can I choose between Tampa and San Antonio?

    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.

  • How can I easily go from downtown Tampa to Tampa International Airport?

    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.

  • What different types of transportation can be used to go from San Antonio International Airport to the city center?

    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.

  • Do I have the option of renting a car directly from San Antonio International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to San Antonio?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to San Antonio was $72 for a one-way ticket and $160 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tampa and San Antonio?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tampa to San Antonio?

    On your way to San Antonio, you’ll fly out from Tampa. You’ll be landing at San Antonio.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tampa to San Antonio?

    Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to San Antonio flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to San Antonio?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tampa to San Antonio flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to San Antonio?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Tampa and San Antonio, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tampa to San Antonio?

    There are nonstop flights from Tampa to San Antonio on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tampa to San Antonio, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to San Antonio are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $399 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $383 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to San Antonio?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tampa to San Antonio.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tampa to San Antonio?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Antonio from Tampa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tampa to San Antonio?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Antonio with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and SAT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tampa to San Antonio?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Antonio from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tampa to San Antonio

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $218 or less one-way and $401 or less round-trip.
  • Known for being one of the largest international travel hubs in the state of Florida, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is also a focus city for a handful of different airlines, including Southwest Airlines, Silver Airways, United Express, and Air Florida. Due to this, you will find quite a few different flights operated by one of these companies.
  • Those that will be traveling with children will want to be on the lookout for the lactation rooms that are scattered throughout San Antonio International Airport (SAT). These rooms are equipped with seating, power outlets, and running water, making them a comfortable and private place to tend to your little one.
  • When you have an early flight taking off from Tampa International Airport, it is convenient to book a room directly at TPA. There is the Marriott Tampa Airport that is in the main terminal and can be accessed through the Transfer Level.
  • Individuals traveling with furry friends can take advantage of the different pet relief areas at San Antonio International Airport. You will find these convenient patches of grass in Terminal B near baggage claim, as well as airside in all terminals.
  • Do some relaxing before you board your flight at Tampa International Airport by going to one of the Terminal Getaway Spa locations in Concourses A, C, E, and F. You can enjoy a variety of services here, including facials, massages, and manicures.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to San Antonio

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4301 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

4.0 Okaybyron, Feb 2026
DAL - SAT
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Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Totally worth the miles to upgrade to Delta Comfort. Plenty of legroom.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

Only freetext wifi was available in flight; browsing WiFi required payment. Since the seats had no in flight entertainment, Delta should revisit this policy on this longer flight.

The flight was great as well as the airline staff

Comfort seating was on the tight side. Maybe it was a smaller plane(?)

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

Arriving plane went to wrong gate. Flight Attendant was late. Was in no Hurry when he arrived. Flight was fine. Plane had to wait 20 minutes to get assigned a gate due to designated gate tied up. barely connected.. Boarded extremely late on final leg of trip.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Generally good. Flight left on time and the seats are comfortable. Plenty of space in front if you in you choose a comfort plus seat, completely worth spending the extra money given the amount of hours the flight lasts. The food tastes good but I would say it’s a the amount is too little. The crew was friendly and efficient. There was a some turbulence at different points into the flight. American Airlines has good deals to NZ if you book with plenty of time before you plan on going.

I am very appreciative of the help provided to me by Dennis and Whitney. I had lost my phone at EWR airport and they were very kind in assisting me. This included advice on how to file a report and also helping me connect with family. The pilot was also great about keeping passengers updated on the flight progress with regular communications over the system.

The screens were inoperable for movies and such, but everything else was just fine

Crew was helpful and cheerful especially when they had no refreshments to work with. The plane was never serviced and had nothing but limited water and coffee onboard. For the price point, a concern of services.

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

This flight cancelled. I am in the airport right now and my kids sleep on the floor. We are waiting for information in the line 4 hours and rude woman from spirit airline offers us flight to Austin on 23 February. No water no food offer. The offer to book hotel and they will refund 150$. The nearest hotel 450$ per night. So I got flight to San Antonio 02/22 at 7am. I hate this company, they are rude and no empathy. So many people with kids were there. And I don’t sleep and it is cold here. I don’t have warm clothes for me and my kids. And I don’t have money for transport from San Antonio to my Austin.

The flight was delayed over an hour which got us into DFW at approximately 2:20 am

Terrible. Spirit cancelled the flight with 3 hours notice and were absolutely no help getting another flight. Had to make my own reservation on another airline and arrived in Dallas 12 hours later.

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

That gate is like a ducking shelter at Newark No where to sit Outlets that don’t work Bathrooms that are dirty

For the cost you can't e too critical, but the inablitiy to recline the seat and minimal cushioning in the seats made for a less than comfortable flight. Other than that we had an ealry departure and arrival, boarding was smooth.

Horrible experience. First and last time using this airline. Made an announcement that boarding will start in 15 minutes, canceled the flight 5 minutes later due to no airline staff. Had to book another flight on Delta since Spirit had no other flights arriving to my original destination the same day. I wouldn't recommend anyone to fly with Spirit. No wonder why it consistently ranks high among worst airlines.

The plane was supposed to leave at 12:59 Amma and another plane took us around 9:30 am. There were 7 delay announcements. We were to receive a voucher of $12 back to pay for food at any place in the airport. One passenger tried to use the voucher was denied. I did not receive the voucher for me, my son, and grandson. I went to the desk and informed them and they took my phone # and email and they told me to wait. I did and was never sent. The plane was uncomfortable, the crew was dismissive of anyone beyond the last two seats. I will NEVER fly or recommend Spirit Airlines again.

I knew what I was getting into, but never again. Hour long bag drop. 1.5 hour delay. 1 hr 45 mins sitting on the tarmac after landing. They lost a bunch of bags but luckily not mine. Awful experience.

The most horrible flight ever not only Spirit delayed our flight 2 hours departure time for a 1 hour flight — that I could have driven FLL to TPA and spend less time on the road —- and they did the same on the return with 2-hr delay again!!! Then to top all, the rubber like and most unconfortable seats in the industry with no leg room!!! There should be an award for these kinds of companies measuring % of returning customers!!!

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