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$133+ Cheap flights from Tampa to San Francisco (TPA - SFO)

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TPA — SFO
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The best prices from Tampa to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$290
(Frontier)

One-way from

$133
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$466
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/239:24 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop29h 57mFrontier
Mon 12/306:00 amSFO - TPA
1 stop29h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$310
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/229:24 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/128:10 amSFO - TPA
2 stops18h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Thu 12/261:30 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/512:59 amSFO - TPA
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$399
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/278:20 amTPA - SFO
Nonstop5h 55mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/310:40 pmSFO - TPA
Nonstop5h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/256:00 amTPA - SFO
1 stop11h 48mDelta
Thu 1/22:05 pmSFO - TPA
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/17$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/246:42 pmTPA - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2811:10 pmSFO - TPA
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$459
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/234:15 pmTPA - SFO
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Thu 1/27:35 pmSFO - TPA
1 stop12h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$498
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/197:45 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop18h 35mSun Country Air
Fri 12/2711:59 pmSFO - TPA
1 stop30h 53mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/17$555

Find flights from Tampa to San Francisco within your budget

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TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sat 1/25

8:45 am-11:48 am

Nonstop6h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

11:20 pm-7:23 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$289

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Wed 3/19

10:40 am-10:47 pm

1 stop15h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

6:40 am-9:39 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$290

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Thu 1/9

8:17 am-7:16 pm

2 stops13h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

8:00 am-5:39 am

2 stops18h 39m

$292

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sat 1/25

3:15 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

12:27 am-12:53 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$303

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Mon 2/10

7:00 am-4:31 pm

2 stops12h 31m

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

6:00 am-9:28 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$306

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Thu 4/17

7:00 am-1:34 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

6:05 am-7:10 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$308

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sun 1/19

7:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

8:05 am-11:54 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$320

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Mon 6/9

11:45 am-10:50 pm

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 6/15

6:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop13h 25m

$358

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Fri 2/28

4:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

6:35 am-9:50 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$416

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sat 1/11

7:00 am-8:56 am

2 stops28h 56m

$133

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tampa-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Tampa to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Tampa to San Francisco is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Tampa to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 December 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Tampa to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Sun Country Air and Delta from Tampa to San Francisco. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa 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 airports do I use to fly from Tampa to San Francisco?

    If you wish to fly to San Francisco from Tampa, then you need to book flights from Tampa to San Francisco. There is 1 flight from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Tampa are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 32m is how long a nonstop flight from Tampa to San Francisco typically takes.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Tampa to San Francisco is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $290 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at $292 and $308 round-trip. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $133 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $143 and American Airlines from $154 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Tampa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (89%), Air New Zealand (85%), Virgin Australia( 81%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,032 for a flight from Tampa to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $180 while the most popular route, (Tampa - San Francisco) is currently priced at $194.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Tampa to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    Most Atlanta visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those on a layover in Atlanta in need of a rental car can book one at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $55.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Denver?

    The majority of Denver visitors spend their time at Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Travelers on a layover in Denver can visit Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre, by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively after landing at Denver Intl. Those on a layover in Denver in need of a rental car can book one at Denver Intl for about $61.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Tampa to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Tampa to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 7 airlines flying from Tampa to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Tampa 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$183Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$276Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$355Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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