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$145+ Cheap flights from Clearwater, FL to San Francisco (SFO)

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MCO — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Wed 4/9
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Clearwater to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from

$288
(Frontier)

One-way from

$145
(Frontier)

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June

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January

Average price

$477
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Cheapest flights from Clearwater to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Clearwater to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:30 amTPA - SFO
1 stop11h 50mFrontier
Mon 4/286:00 amSFO - TPA
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 5/166:59 pmTPA - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1811:40 pmSFO - TPA
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/46:31 amTPA - SFO
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2911:59 pmSFO - TPA
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$296
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/108:04 amTPA - SFO
1 stop16h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/177:20 amSFO - TPA
1 stop11h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/306:16 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Mon 6/912:49 amSFO - TPA
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 3/26$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/66:35 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Tue 5/136:00 amSFO - TPA
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$314
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1311:55 amTPA - SFO
1 stop8h 20mSun Country Air
Mon 10/276:09 pmSFO - TPA
1 stop13h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/26$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/284:43 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/3012:21 amSFO - TPA
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$353

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Clearwater to San Francisco 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Clearwater to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Clearwater

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sat 4/26

6:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop11h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

6:00 am-8:44 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$288

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Fri 5/16

6:59 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

11:40 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$289

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sun 5/4

6:31 am-12:09 am

1 stop20h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 6/29

11:59 pm-10:50 am

1 stop7h 51m

$296

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 6/10

8:04 am-9:38 pm

1 stop16h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 6/17

7:20 am-9:50 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$302

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Fri 5/30

6:16 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

12:40 am-11:08 am

1 stop7h 28m

$309

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 5/6

6:35 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$314

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Mon 4/28

4:43 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

12:21 am-10:53 am

1 stop7h 32m

$353

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Thu 4/10

8:55 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop23h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

6:05 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop15h 06m

$355

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Fri 4/4

9:57 pm-7:30 am

1 stop12h 33m

$145

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 8/26

7:15 am-3:56 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$154

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Best time to book a flight from Clearwater to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Clearwater with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Clearwater to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Clearwater to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Clearwater to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Clearwater to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Clearwater to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Clearwater to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Clearwater to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 CL9 to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Clearwater to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Clearwater to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Clearwater to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Clearwater to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Clearwater to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Clearwater to San Francisco. 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 28, 2025.

The most flights from CL9 to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska Airlines from Clearwater to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Clearwater to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Clearwater?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Clearwater to San Francisco. 9 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Clearwater on a regular basis. Booking flights from Clearwater to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Clearwater per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Clearwater to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Clearwater to San Francisco are Frontier ($145), Alaska Airlines ($154), and Southwest ($160).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Clearwater to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Clearwater to San Francisco consider choosing Emirates (94%), LATAM Airlines (92%) or American Airlines (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Clearwater to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Clearwater to San Francisco is $105. On average you can expect to pay $1,590. The most popular route, (Tampa - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $248.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Clearwater to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Clearwater to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Clearwater to San Francisco 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 Clearwater to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Clearwater to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Clearwater to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 Clearwater to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Clearwater to San Francisco. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$127Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$129Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$178Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$250Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$271Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$289Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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