Distance From Tampa International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, TPA - SJC Distance

The distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 2363 miles or 3803 kilometers or 2052 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 Tampa ( United States ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tampa and San Jose takes around 5 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 5 hours 25 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 • TPA - SJC

Kilometers		3803 km
Statute Miles		2363 miles
Nautical Miles		2052 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 25 minutes

Tampa International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - TPA to SJC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TPA - SJC

Time difference between Tampa (United States) and San Jose (United States) is 3 Hours.
San Jose time is 3 Hours behind Tampa.

Location	Local Time
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-14, 04:19:50 EST
San Jose (United States)	2025-12-14, 01:19:50 PST

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

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

Destination

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) San Jose, United States