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Flights from San Jose to Tampa
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Tampa. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 6h 28m door to door (211 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 05m Prices checked 13 days ago
San Jose to Tampa at a glance
Cheapest returnUS$449Tue 24 Nov – Wed 9 DecFastest journey6h 05mSouthwest Airlines · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas
Best ways to fly from San Jose to Tampa
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SJC Denver (DEN) TPA
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sat14:00 SJC17:15 DEN1h 00m connection18:15 DEN23:28 TPASouthwest Airlines
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SJC Dallas (DFW) TPA
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Tue06:00 SJC11:17 DFW0h 58m connection12:15 DFW15:29 TPAAmerican Airlines
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SJC Phoenix (PHX) TPA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon06:15 SJC07:57 PHX1h 03m connection09:00 PHX16:02 TPAAmerican Airlines
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SJC Austin (AUS) TPA
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines
Sat06:30 SJC11:40 AUS1h 50m connection13:30 AUS16:44 TPASouthwest Airlines
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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) TPA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Tue06:45 SJC07:52 LAX2h 08m connection10:00 LAX17:19 TPASouthwest Airlines + United Airlines
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SJC Seattle (SEA) TPA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Thu06:15 SJC08:16 SEA0h 59m connection09:15 SEA17:26 TPAAlaska Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,807 km2,364 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 05mfastest found
- Time difference
- +3hTampa vs San Jose
- Currency in Tampa
- USD
- Airports
- SJC → TPA, PIE
Flights from San Jose to Tampa: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Tampa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Dallas and Phoenix. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Tampa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,807 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Tampa?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW), Phoenix (PHX) and Austin (AUS). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Tampa?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Tampa?
Tampa is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.





