Flights from San Diego to Tampa
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via New Orleans
- 8h 5m
- two tickets, via Phoenix
- $216
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,085 mi (3,356 km)
fastest
Via New Orleans
8h 5m
with the connection
Via San Antonio
8h 5m
with the connection
Via Austin
8h 15m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $278
Via Houston
8h 24m
with the connection
San Diego to Houston
flight 3h 14m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Tampa: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.
Houston to Tampa
flight 2h 10m
two ticketsfrom $407
Via Phoenix
8h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $216
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From San Diego to cities closest to Tampa
San Diego to Orlando
Orlando: 77 mi (124 km) from Tampa, flight 4h 48m
from $231
San Diego to Miami
Miami: 206 mi (332 km) from Tampa, flight 4h 55m
from $142
San Diego to Atlanta
Atlanta: 416 mi (670 km) from Tampa, flight 4h 16m
from $140
San Diego to New Orleans
New Orleans: 480 mi (773 km) from Tampa, flight 3h 35m
San Diego to Raleigh
Raleigh: 585 mi (942 km) from Tampa, flight 4h 53m
San Diego to Norfolk
Norfolk: 713 mi (1,147 km) from Tampa, flight 5h 24m
To Tampa from cities closest to San Diego
Los Angeles to Tampa
Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 39m
from $87
Las Vegas to Tampa
Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 25m
from $194
Phoenix to Tampa
Phoenix: 299 mi (481 km) from San Diego, flight 4h
from $86
San Francisco to Tampa
San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 9m
from $120
Reno to Tampa
Reno: 493 mi (794 km) from San Diego, flight 7h 12m
Salt Lake City to Tampa
Salt Lake City: 628 mi (1,010 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 20m
from $215
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Tampa?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New Orleans.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Tampa?
Via New Orleans: 3h 35m to the connection, 1h 30m after it, about 8h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Tampa with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Phoenix from $216. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Diego and Tampa?
New Orleans (8h 5m total), San Antonio (8h 5m total), Austin (8h 15m total), Houston (8h 24m total) and Phoenix (8h 25m total).
How far is Tampa from San Diego?
2,085 mi (3,356 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.