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

The distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 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 Tampa ( United States ) to San Diego ( United States )?

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

Estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, 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 • TPA - SAN

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

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TPA - SAN

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

Location	Local Time
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-15, 10:42:48 EST
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-15, 07:42:48 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

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