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$56+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Tampa (SJC - TPA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — TPA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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The best prices from San Jose to Tampa are usually found in August or February, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Tampa (TPA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$130
(Frontier)

One-way from

$56
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$306
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/24:03 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Wed 4/96:45 amTPA - SJC
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$130
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/122:19 pmSJC - TPA
2 stops17h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/1811:57 amTPA - SJC
1 stop28h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$163
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/24:03 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop10h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/95:45 amTPA - SJC
2 stops15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$171
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 4/75:10 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Tue 4/83:29 pmTPA - SJC
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Deal found 2/19$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 9/112:36 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop22h 49mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/155:30 pmTPA - SJC
1 stop7h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 9/111:00 pmSJC - TPA
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Mon 9/155:30 amTPA - SJC
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/26:27 pmSJC - TPA
2 stops12h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/810:41 amTPA - SJC
3 stops15h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$433

Find flights from San Jose to Tampa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Tampa 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 February 20, 2025.

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San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Wed 4/2

4:03 pm-5:31 am

1 stop10h 28m

Tampa

Wed 4/9

6:45 am-2:59 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$130

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Wed 3/12

2:19 pm-10:52 am

2 stops17h 33m

Tampa

Tue 3/18

11:57 am-1:34 pm

1 stop28h 37m

$163

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Wed 4/2

4:03 pm-5:31 am

1 stop10h 28m

Tampa

Wed 4/9

5:45 am-6:37 pm

2 stops15h 52m

$171

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Mon 4/7

5:10 pm-5:45 am

1 stop9h 35m

Tampa

Tue 4/8

3:29 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$317

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Wed 4/2

6:27 pm-9:35 am

2 stops12h 08m

Tampa

Tue 4/8

10:41 am-10:51 pm

3 stops15h 10m

$433

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Sat 4/5

12:15 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Tampa

Thu 4/10

8:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$437

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Fri 6/13

6:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Tampa

Fri 6/20

7:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$448

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Wed 4/2

4:03 pm-5:31 am

1 stop10h 28m

$56

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Mon 4/7

2:29 pm-6:57 am

3 stops37h 28m

$99

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Tue 4/1

1:01 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 24m

$159

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Tampa in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 San Jose-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Tampa 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 San Jose-Tampa 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 San Jose to Tampa

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Tampa. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose to Tampa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from San Jose to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 SJC to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Jose to Tampa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Tampa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Jose to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Currently priced at $130, Frontier will fly you from San Jose to Tampa and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $163 and $317, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $56. Users have also found prices from $99 and $159 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from San Jose to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 San Jose to Tampa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Tampa. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$265Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$341Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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