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

• Earliest: departs at 10:15 am and lands at 3:26 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:49 pm and lands at 1:00 am.

The flight takes about 5h 11m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Tampa to San Diego takes 5h 11m, 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 Tampa to San Diego range from $277 to $450, with an average of $344 over the past 12 months. Anything below $277 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 51% above the route average of $344. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $216 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $347 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 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 and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Tampa to San Diego flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning 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 $276 to $2,756. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Tampa to San Diego 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 Tampa to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $124, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

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

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 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 29% on the Tampa to San Diego route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $307 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $427, a difference of $120. 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 Tampa and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 14m, compared with 6h 20m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 6h 37m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Tampa to San Diego 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

If you’d like to breastfeed your baby privately, you’ll do so easily at SAN, as this airport has several lactation suites. These rooms are located in Terminal 1’s West Rotunda, on the 2nd level, opposite the elevator, Terminal 1’s East Rotunda, on the ground level, and in Terminal 2’s west wing, near Gates 34 and 35.

The USO lounge, situated on Level 2 next to the British Airways ticket counter, is a spacious, air-conditioned lounge at TPA. It features clean facilities, comfortable seats, periodicals, cold and warm beverages, and general snacks. To enter this lounge, you must be an active/retired member of the USA army or a dependent of an active soldier/veteran. If you qualify for this lounge, you’ll enter it free.

TPA is one of the most accessible airports in the US. To serve disabled passengers, this airport has ramps next to staircases, wheelchairs accessible upon request, elevators, and clean accessible-to-all toilets. The airport also boasts accessible-to-all waiting areas and TSA Care professionals who fully understand how to cater to disabled travelers.

If you’d like to pray after alighting from your flight at SAN, you should make your way to Terminal 2, Airside, as a meditation room exists in this location. In this room, you’ll not have any disturbance as it is situated in a rather quiet area.