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Flights from Tampa to San Jose
There are no direct flights from Tampa to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Austin, about 6h 36m door to door (271 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 36m Prices checked 14 days ago
Tampa to San Jose at a glance
Cheapest returnUS$461Wed 25 Nov – Sun 29 NovFastest journey6h 36mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Austin
Best ways to fly from Tampa to San Jose
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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TPA Dallas (DFW) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue07:00 TPA08:27 DFW0h 48m connection09:15 DFW10:36 SJCAmerican Airlines
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TPA Austin (AUS) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Tue16:30 TPA17:46 AUS1h 14m connection19:00 AUS20:20 SJCSouthwest Airlines
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TPA Atlanta (ATL) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon17:45 TPA19:02 ATL0h 58m connection20:00 ATL21:37 SJCDelta Air Lines
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TPA Denver (DEN) SJC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Tue11:15 TPA12:45 DEN1h 00m connection13:45 DEN15:08 SJCSouthwest Airlines
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TPA Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu07:30 TPA09:15 LAX2h 00m connection11:15 LAX12:10 SJCDelta Air Lines + Southwest Airlines
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TPA Chicago (ORD) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Fri16:30 TPA18:16 ORD1h 44m connection20:00 ORD22:17 SJCUnited 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 36mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hSan Jose vs Tampa
- Currency in San Jose
- USD
- Airports
- TPA, PIE → SJC
Flights from Tampa to San Jose: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tampa to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Austin and Atlanta. 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 Tampa to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,807 km.
Where do you change planes between Tampa and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Austin (AUS), Atlanta (ATL) and Denver (DEN). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tampa and San Jose?
Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Tampa and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Tampa.





