Cheap flights from San Francisco to Tampa

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Flight information for San Francisco to Tampa to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$181
Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Aug 15 — Aug 21
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tampa is currently $181
Cheapest one-way flight
$80
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Aug 10
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Tampa is currently $80
Fastest flight
5 hr 11 min
The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tampa takes 5 hr 11 min
Nonstop flights
Every day
There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tampa is typically January. The most expensive one is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $155–285
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $250–380

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco 18 min 11 mi
  • San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland 26 min 11 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose 50 min 39 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento 1 hr 35 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Tampa

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)
    Tampa 11 min 4 mi
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
    Orlando 1 hr 23 min 77 mi
  • St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
    Tampa 20 min 14 mi
  • Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
    Fort Myers 2 hr 2 min 106 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Tampa

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Tampa?
5 hr 11 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Tampa.
When are the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Tampa?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in January. Typical prices range from $155 to $285.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tampa?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from San Francisco to Tampa was with Frontier from $181. The best one-way deal was with Frontier from $80.
When are direct flights from San Francisco to Tampa available?
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Tampa on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Francisco to Tampa?
United flies direct from San Francisco to Tampa.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tampa?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tampa starts at $181 from Thu, Aug 15 to Wed, Aug 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Sat, Aug 10.
When should you visit Tampa?
Tampa has mild winters (Dec–Feb) and hot, rainy summers (Jun–Sep). Popular months for visitors are Mar, Jun–Jul and Dec. The city's signature event is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival (Jan/Feb), featuring an elaborate mock pirate invasion from the sea and a raucous parade downtown. In Feb, the Florida State Fair attracts families with carnival rides and attractions, livestock exhibitions and food stalls.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from San Francisco to Tampa
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Tampa.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

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