San Diego (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) flights

An economy award from San Diego (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Tampa (TPA): Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 2,083 miles (3,352 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 44 ways to fly it with one stop, through New Orleans, Houston and Austin and more.
How many miles SAN to TPA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $38.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SAN to TPA
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book SAN to TPA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
SAN to TPA with one stop
44 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via New Orleans (MSY)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way

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- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way





- Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way

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- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way





- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way

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- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


SAN to TPA: common questions
How many miles does SAN to TPA cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (12,500), Iberia Club (13,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to TPA?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Tampa (TPA).
How far is San Diego from Tampa by plane?
San Diego (SAN) and Tampa (TPA) are 2,083 miles (3,352 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SAN to TPA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Diego and Tampa?
The most direct connections are through New Orleans (MSY), Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS), Phoenix (PHX) and Houston (HOU). On 42 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through New Orleans.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







