Travelling from San Diego to Tampa International Airport (TPA): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by checking out the best departure point for your flight from San Diego to Tampa International Airport (TPA). Explore the options for leaving from San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), the city's main airports.
Book a direct San Diego to Tampa International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Tampa is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Diego. Tampa International Airport is located in Tampa.
Choose from 7 direct services a week between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tampa International Airport (TPA). This is the most popular route, with Alaska Airlines offering a 8:40am departure from SAN to TPA.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from San Diego to TPA.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Nonstop flights from San Diego to Tampa International Airport (TPA) are available from here.
You'll find a direct flight from San Diego to Tampa International Airport with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline operates departures from SAN.
Alaska Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from SAN to TPA.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Alaska Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 74.0% of the time.
SAN is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Diego to Tampa International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, 71.38% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Using public transport, you can travel from central San Diego to CLD in around 2 hours 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your San Diego to TPA flight, stay in one of these hotels near McClellan-Palomar Airport:
About Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Have a late flight from San Diego to Tampa International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near TPA and turn in quicker:
Explore without limits with a Tampa International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and see more of Tampa and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your San Diego to Tampa International Airport flight.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
Tampa International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Tampa. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Tampa International Airport is Rs21,267. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs45,862. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from San Diego to TPA.
The best month for landing cheap San Diego to Tampa International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Tampa. July is when most people book flights from San Diego to Tampa International Airport (TPA), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a San Diego to TPA flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tampa to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from San Diego to Tampa International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC and 23ºC.
More about Tampa
Start your Tampa trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from San Diego to Tampa International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Tampa should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.
Explore more of the United States
Tampa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Tampa, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like St. John's Cathedral, San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, head for Orlando, about 129 kilometres north-east of Tampa. Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Hogwarts Express are among its highlights.
