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

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 2:34 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:49 pm and lands at 1:08 am.

The flight takes about 5h 19m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Tampa to San Diego takes 5h 19m, 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 $282 to $460, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $282 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 57% above the $348 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $232 round-trip via Dallas Love Field (DAL), compared to $358 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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%.

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 $104, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Europcar
• Payless
• Hertz
• Thrifty

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) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Tampa to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $320 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $445, a difference of $125.

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:

• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 21m, compared with 6h 22m via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) 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 always 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.