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$79+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco Bay Area

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TPA — SFO
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Wed 3/19
Wed 3/26
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Round-trip from

$160
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$79
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$469
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:45 amTPA - SJC
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Wed 4/164:03 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$160
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:45 amTPA - SJC
1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1611:07 amSJC - TPA
2 stops9h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$177
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/225:35 amTPA - OAK
1 stop15h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/296:40 pmOAK - TPA
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$190
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/119:27 amTPA - SJC
2 stops27h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1611:07 amSJC - TPA
1 stop29h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$193
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/257:23 amTPA - OAK
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/3011:32 amOAK - TPA
1 stop13h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/88:40 amTPA - SFO
Nonstop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1211:20 pmSFO - TPA
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$289
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/1510:29 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop18h 04mFrontier
Sun 3/236:00 amSFO - TPA
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$290
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:30 amTPA - SFO
1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/1511:35 amSFO - TPA
1 stop15h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/176:12 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Fri 5/22:28 pmSFO - TPA
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/12$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/117:05 amTPA - OAK
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Mon 4/215:10 pmOAK - TPA
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/11$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/316:45 amTPA - SFO
1 stop10h 30mSouthwest
Tue 8/59:55 amSFO - TPA
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/12$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/158:00 amTPA - SJC
1 stop9h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/310:29 amSJC - TPA
1 stop8h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$314

Find flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

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Tampa

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

TampaSan Jose

TPA - SJC

TPASJC

Tampa

Wed 4/9

6:45 am-2:59 pm

1 stop11h 14m

San Jose

Wed 4/16

4:03 pm-5:31 am

1 stop10h 28m

$160

TampaSan Jose

TPA - SJC

TPASJC

Tampa

Wed 4/9

6:45 am-2:59 pm

1 stop11h 14m

San Jose

Wed 4/16

11:07 am-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$177

TampaSan Jose

TPA - SJC

TPASJC

Tampa

Fri 4/11

9:27 am-10:12 am

2 stops27h 45m

San Jose

Wed 4/16

11:07 am-7:11 pm

1 stop29h 04m

$193

TampaOakland

TPA - OAK

TPAOAK

Tampa

Wed 4/16

5:35 am-5:34 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Oakland

Wed 4/30

6:29 pm-4:30 am

1 stop7h 01m

$204

TampaOakland

TPA - OAK

TPAOAK

Tampa

Fri 4/25

7:23 am-3:48 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Oakland

Wed 4/30

6:29 pm-4:30 am

1 stop7h 01m

$287

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 4/8

8:40 am-11:35 am

Nonstop5h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

11:20 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$289

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Thu 4/17

6:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

2:28 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 58m

$309

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Thu 7/31

6:45 am-2:15 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

9:55 am-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$314

TampaSan Jose

TPA - SJC

TPASJC

Tampa

Tue 4/15

8:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

San Jose

Sat 5/3

10:29 am-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$314

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Mon 4/14

7:05 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

3:58 pm-1:58 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$315

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area

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Travel insights for flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TPA to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

When flying from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

The most flights from TPA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated March 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,318 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Tampa, you will be flying from Tampa, which is the city’s only airport. Tampa (TPA) is located 4.9 mi from the center of Tampa.

  • How popular is this Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    The Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area flight path was viewed by 20 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area are Spirit Airlines ($79), Frontier ($86), and Delta ($155).

  • What are the most popular routes from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular route from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area is Tampa - San Francisco. You may also consider Tampa - Oakland or Tampa - San Jose.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area are Air New Zealand (93%), United Airlines (92%) and Virgin Australia (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The cheapest flight price from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area is $188. On average you can expect to pay $1,457. The most popular route, (Tampa - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $160.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$43Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$127Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$162Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$254Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$345Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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