San Diego (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego International Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,087-mile flight takes about 4h 32m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,087 mi · 3,359 km
- Flight time
- 4h 32m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying SAN to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 40,549 | 4h 29m |
| Alaska Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 48,804 | 4h 34m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SAN to TPA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:21am and the last at 9:00am. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 1721Alaska Airlines | 8:21am | 4:08pm | 13 | 54% |
| AS 1639Alaska Airlines | 8:32am | 4:29pm | 18 | 83% |
| WN 1164Southwest Airlines | 8:40am | 4:25pm | 12 | 33% |
| WN 652Southwest Airlines | 9:00am | 4:45pm | 4 | n/a |
Is SAN to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 656 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 3pm were the most punctual (88%), those around 11am the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 364 | 81% | 13 min | 0.5% |
| Southwest Airlines | 292 | 76% | 13 min | 0.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 237 | 77% | |
| 9am to 10am | 104 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 28 | 93% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 33 | 61% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 35 | 77% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 57 | 84% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 97 | 88% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 64 | 70% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 37 | 4,611 | |
| September 2025 | 33 | 3,874 | |
| October 2025 | 52 | 6,895 | |
| November 2025 | 48 | 6,911 | |
| December 2025 | 48 | 6,978 | |
| January 2026 | 61 | 7,508 | |
| February 2026 | 56 | 7,977 | |
| March 2026 | 63 | 9,722 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 8,392 | |
| May 2026 | 61 | 8,006 | |
| June 2026 | 59 | 9,189 | |
| July 2026 | 63 | 9,290 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.