Cheap Flights from San Diego to Tampa
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Tampa
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Tampa? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Tampa vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,000–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Tampa for specific travel dates.
2026-11-22
SAN - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-14
SAN - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-15
SAN - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-15
SAN - TPA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
SAN - TPA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-04
SAN - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to Tampa flight facts
Distance
2,083 mi
3,352 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Tampa is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Tampa
TPA · Tampa Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Sarasota · Sarasota is 40 mi from Tampa
Flights Santa Ana - Tampa · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Orlando · Orlando is 81 mi from Tampa
Flights Ontario - Tampa · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Tampa · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Fort Myers · Fort Myers is 110 mi from Tampa
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Tampa
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SAN - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SAN - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SAN - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SAN - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SAN - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SAN - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Tampa, FL (USA)
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
From Pts or $273
Dunedin, FL (USA)
Fenway Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $191
Tampa, FL (USA)
Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Tampa depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Tampa.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Tampa.
San Diego and Tampa are about 2,083 miles (3,352 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,083-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Tampa is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Tampa: Tampa Intl (TPA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Tampa, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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