SAN (San Diego) to TPA (Tampa) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 76%. The average delay is 58 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.SAN → TPA
SAN (San Diego) to TPA (Tampa)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 76% vs Alaska Airlines at 74%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 76% on time; Alaska Airlines trails at 74%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from SAN
77% on timeExpect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SAN has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at TPA
78% on timeWhen flights into TPA are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at TPA: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.