Distance From San Diego International Airport to Tampa International Airport, SAN - TPA Distance

The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 2083 miles or 3352 kilometers or 1809 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San Diego ( United States ) to Tampa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Tampa takes around 4 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States to Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States is 4 hours 47 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SAN - TPA

Kilometers		3352 km
Statute Miles		2083 miles
Nautical Miles		1809 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 47 minutes

San Diego International Airport to Tampa International Airport Flight Route Map - SAN to TPA Flight Path

Location of San Diego International Airport & Tampa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Diego to Tampa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Diego, United States and Tampa, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between San Diego, United States and Tampa, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAN - TPA

Time difference between San Diego (United States) and Tampa (United States) is 3 Hours.
Tampa time is 3 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Location	Local Time
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-04, 23:32:43 PST
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-05, 02:32:43 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States

Destination

Tampa International Airport (TPA / KTPA) Tampa, United States