- Must visit
San Diego Museum of Art
Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Flights from Tampa, FL to San Diego, CA depart on average 63 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €141 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 2085 miles (3357 km) distance in 4h 52m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2085 miles (3357 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €141 |
Flights per day 63 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 4h 52m |
First flight 5:10 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€122
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€338
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 50 m
Flights on Sep 19
61
Distance
3357 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Tampa, FL to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tampa, FL to San Diego, CA will cost around €338 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €122.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 61 flights from Tampa, FL to San Diego, CA, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct flights cover the 3357 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the longest flights will take 7 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AS1720
AA1369 · AA3109
AA1957 · AA1511
AA3112 · AA1789
AA3112 · AA1243
AS1720
UA2491
AA2915 · AA562
UA498 · UA540
AA3112 · AA1789Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tampa, FL to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €215 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €215, while a flight costs an average of €420.
Distance: 2085 miles (3357 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€420 Average price | €215 Average price Cheapest | €405 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
9h 15m Average total duration Fastest 7h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 61h 56m Average total duration 61h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tampa, FL to San Diego, CA:
A bus is €205 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tampa, FL to San Diego, CA costing on average €420.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 61h 26m.
The table below shows live departures for Tampa, FL to San Diego, CA flights for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA653 · AA1678 · AA2122 | 5:44 AM Tampa International Airport | 9h19 | 12:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA653 · AA466 | 5:44 AM Tampa International Airport | 10h16 | 1:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2491 · UA2460 · UA582 | 7:00 AM Tampa International Airport | 13h26 | 5:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1369 · AA3109 | 7:00 AM Tampa International Airport | 8h03 | 12:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2491 | 7:00 AM Tampa International Airport | 6h58 | 10:58 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2491 · UA2399 | 7:00 AM Tampa International Airport | 9h17 | 1:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1369 · AA1769 | 7:00 AM Tampa International Airport | 10h11 | 2:11 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS640 · AS247 | 7:17 AM Tampa International Airport | 16h59 | 9:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS640 · AS635 | 7:17 AM Tampa International Airport | 15h37 | 7:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS640 · AS621 | 7:17 AM Tampa International Airport | 10h25 | 2:42 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS640 · AS604 | 7:17 AM Tampa International Airport | 19h27 | 11:44 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS640 · AS765 | 7:17 AM Tampa International Airport | 12h56 | 5:13 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2766 · UA1097 · UA5508 | 7:30 AM Tampa International Airport | 16h15 | 8:45 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2766 · UA2188 | 7:30 AM Tampa International Airport | 11h19 | 3:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1740 · AA3172 · AA1951 | 7:40 AM Tampa International Airport | 10h42 | 3:22 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1740 · AA893 · AA1769 | 7:40 AM Tampa International Airport | 9h31 | 2:11 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1704 · AA588 · AA1951 | 8:01 AM Tampa International Airport | 10h21 | 3:22 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1704 · AA466 | 8:01 AM Tampa International Airport | 7h59 | 1:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2204 · UA212 · UA582 | 8:10 AM Tampa International Airport | 12h16 | 5:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2797 · UA1013 · UA582 | 8:15 AM Tampa International Airport | 12h11 | 5:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2797 · UA5507 | 8:15 AM Tampa International Airport | 7h49 | 1:04 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2797 · UA774 · UA582 | 8:15 AM Tampa International Airport | 12h11 | 5:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2797 · UA1561 | 8:15 AM Tampa International Airport | 13h20 | 6:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1205 · UA1668 | 8:19 AM Tampa International Airport | 10h35 | 3:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1205 · UA5508 | 8:19 AM Tampa International Airport | 15h26 | 8:45 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1205 · UA1257 | 8:19 AM Tampa International Airport | 8h25 | 1:44 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2538 · AA588 · AA1951 | 8:54 AM Tampa International Airport | 9h28 | 3:22 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2331 · UA2163 | 9:00 AM Tampa International Airport | 8h57 | 2:57 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1628 · AA1769 | 9:00 AM Tampa International Airport | 8h11 | 2:11 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1628 · AA336 · AA1951 | 9:00 AM Tampa International Airport | 9h22 | 3:22 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1628 · AA359 · AA1951 | 9:00 AM Tampa International Airport | 9h22 | 3:22 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1975 · AA1711 · AA480 | 11:02 AM Tampa International Airport | 10h14 | 6:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2858 · UA1079 | 11:20 AM Tampa International Airport | 11h33 | 7:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2858 · UA2328 · UA5508 | 11:20 AM Tampa International Airport | 12h25 | 8:45 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2516 · AA2266 | 11:27 AM Tampa International Airport | 9h20 | 5:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1979 · UA1276 | 11:45 AM Tampa International Airport | 9h01 | 5:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1979 · UA1945 · UA1100 | 11:45 AM Tampa International Airport | 11h17 | 8:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1979 · UA1743 · UA1100 | 11:45 AM Tampa International Airport | 11h17 | 8:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2223 · UA576 · UA1100 | 12:17 PM Tampa International Airport | 10h45 | 8:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2223 · UA542 · UA1100 | 12:17 PM Tampa International Airport | 10h45 | 8:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2223 · UA2138 | 12:17 PM Tampa International Airport | 9h13 | 6:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA683 · UA1195 · UA1100 | 12:20 PM Tampa International Airport | 10h42 | 8:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3086 · AA480+ AA3642 | 12:40 PM Tampa International Airport | 8h36 | 6:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1079 | 1:00 PM Tampa International Airport | 9h53 | 7:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA436 · AA562 | 1:05 PM Tampa International Airport | 9h12 | 7:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3168 · AA2994 | 1:44 PM Tampa International Airport | 12h41 | 11:25 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3168 · AA1861 | 1:44 PM Tampa International Airport | 10h46 | 9:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1576 · UA2054 | 1:59 PM Tampa International Airport | 9h30 | 8:29 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA776 · AA3245 | 2:20 PM Tampa International Airport | 9h31 | 8:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3112 · AA1789 | 2:24 PM Tampa International Airport | 7h27 | 6:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3112 · AA1243 | 2:24 PM Tampa International Airport | 8h37 | 8:01 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2915 · AA562 | 2:59 PM Tampa International Airport | 7h18 | 7:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2915 · AA2815 · AA1511 | 2:59 PM Tampa International Airport | 9h49 | 9:48 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA498 · UA5529 | 4:20 PM Tampa International Airport | 7h32 | 8:52 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA498 · UA2395 | 4:20 PM Tampa International Airport | 9h08 | 10:28 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA498 · UA540 | 4:20 PM Tampa International Airport | 7h14 | 8:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1010 · UA2022 | 4:23 PM Tampa International Airport | 8h47 | 10:10 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1720 | 5:11 PM Tampa International Airport | 5h05 | 7:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1957 · AA1511 | 5:13 PM Tampa International Airport | 7h35 | 9:48 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA742 · UA1911 | 5:23 PM Tampa International Airport | 7h01 | 9:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3010+ AA4093 | 6:00 PM Tampa International Airport | 7h25 | 10:25 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS326 · AS1367 | 6:55 PM Tampa International Airport | 18h51 | 10:46 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of San Diego, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Diego, CA trip today.
Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Acclaimed contemporary art museum in La Jolla featuring oceanfront settings, modern works, and rotating global exhibitions.
Museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier with restored aircraft, naval exhibits, and immersive views of life at sea.
Balboa Park is San Diego's grand cultural park, packed with gardens, architecture, museums, and walkable plazas worth lingering in.
Historic Gaslamp Quarter offers Victorian-era streets, nightlife energy, and preserved downtown architecture for an atmospheric walk.
Dramatic seaside cliffs and walking paths in La Jolla, famous for waves, sea lions, and sweeping Pacific views.
A San Diego staple: grilled fish in a soft tortilla with cabbage, crema, and salsa. Popularized by Baja influence and coastal seafood culture.
French fries, carne asada, cheese, guacamole, and crema wrapped in a flour tortilla. A late-night local favorite born in San Diego taquerias.
Fresh local sea urchin served raw, prized for its rich, buttery taste. It reflects San Diego's access to Pacific seafood and sushi culture.
Celebrated sushi restaurant specializing in omakase and pristine seafood, including uni. Intimate, polished, and highly respected by locals.
Iconic casual seafood counter known for fish tacos, smoked fish, and harbor views. A classic stop for San Diego's Baja-inspired seafood style.
Refined fine-dining restaurant showcasing local seafood and seasonal California ingredients. Elegant room with one of the city's strongest reputations.
San Diego is pricey for US travel, with higher hotel rates, dining, and parking than many cities, though casual food and buses stay manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 for coffee drinks or small cafe orders.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tampa, FL to San Diego, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tampa, FL to San Diego, CA flights use the Tampa International Airport to San Diego International Airport airport pair, with some services landing at McClellan-Palomar Airport. Use this guide to compare Tampa, FL and San Diego, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Tampa International Airport is 5 km from Tampa city centre. Public transport options include:
Tampa International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, including fast food, cafes, and sit-down options like Columbia Cafe and P.F. Chang's.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near gates and baggage claimas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tampa International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tampa International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tampa International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels like the Tampa Airport Marriott are located within the airport complex..
San Diego International Airport is 4 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance..
McClellan-Palomar Airport has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at McClellan-Palomar Airport: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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