American Airlines AAdvantage award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw American Airlines AAdvantage award space for SAN→TPA in economy and first. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 317 dates). Lowest first: 19,000 miles + $5.60 (first space on 317 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 317 dates
- Lowest first
- 19,000 miles + $5.60
- first space on 317 dates
AAdvantage award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage award AwardTool observed on SAN→TPA in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 8,000 miles + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 317 | See dates | |
| First | 19,000 miles + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 60,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 317 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed AAdvantage award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 8,000 miles + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 8,000 miles + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 8,000 miles + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 19,000 miles + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 19,000 miles + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 19,000 miles + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly SAN to TPA with AAdvantage
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 9,500 (14 dates) | 20,000 (14 dates) | |
| 8,000 (28 dates) | 19,000 (28 dates) | |
| 8,000 (31 dates) | 19,000 (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 (31 dates) | 19,000 (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 (25 dates) | 19,000 (25 dates) | |
| 8,000 (31 dates) | 19,000 (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 (30 dates) | 19,000 (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 (31 dates) | 19,000 (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 (27 dates) | 19,000 (27 dates) | |
| 8,000 (31 dates) | 19,000 (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 (31 dates) | 19,000 (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 (7 dates) | 19,000 (7 dates) |
How to get AAdvantage miles
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
AAdvantage vs other programs on SAN–TPA
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 37,500 pts + $5.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 19,000 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 43,600 pts + $5.60Lowest | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | — | — |
Questions about AAdvantage award flights from SAN to TPA
What's the lowest AAdvantage award from San Diego to Tampa?
In economy, 8,000 miles + $5.60. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:18 UTC). In first, 19,000 miles + $5.60. American Airlines AAdvantage showed first award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop SAN to TPA awards with AAdvantage?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop American Airlines AAdvantage award space in economy and first, from 12,500 miles in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to AAdvantage?
Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest AAdvantage award prices from SAN to TPA?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 8,000 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.