Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tampa (SFO - TPA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Tampa and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$200	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tampa is currently $200
Cheapest one-way flight	$100	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Tampa is currently $100
Cheapest nonstop flights	$289	United Nonstop 6 hr Sun, Mar 15 — Sat, Mar 21	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tampa is currently $289
Last-minute weekend getaway	$391	Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Sun, Feb 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Tampa is currently $391
Cheapest business class flights	$438	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Fri, May 1 — Thu, May 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tampa is currently $438

Fastest flight	5 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tampa takes 5 hr
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 October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $160–335
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $275–330

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Tampa

United

Nonstop

from $279

Typical price: $285–455

19 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - TPA Every day

413 weekly connecting flights

SFO - TPA Every day
Southwest

from $309

Typical price: $305–530

465 weekly connecting flights

SFO - TPA Every day
American

from $304

Typical price: $305–500

415 weekly connecting flights

SFO - TPA Every day
Delta

from $309

Typical price: $300–590

370 weekly connecting flights

SFO - TPA Every day
JetBlue

from $271

Typical price: $380–910

49 weekly connecting flights

SFO - TPA Every day
Alaska

from $314

Typical price: $335–690

42 weekly connecting flights

SFO - TPA Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa United States 11 min 4 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Orlando United States 1 hr 22 min 77 mi
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Tampa United States 20 min 14 mi
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Sarasota United States 59 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Tampa

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tampa are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $160 to $335.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $100.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Tampa is $279, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Tampa is $309, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Tampa is $304, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 24.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Tampa is $309, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Tampa is $271, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Tampa is $314, flying from May 3 to May 9.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tampa starts at $200 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $100 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

5 hr is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to 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.

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.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Tampa really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Tampa.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 19 nonstop flights and 413 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 465 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Tampa are:

American offers 415 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
Delta offers 370 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
JetBlue offers 49 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
Alaska offers 42 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Tampa.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $100.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Tampa is $279, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Tampa is $309, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Tampa is $304, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 24.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Tampa is $309, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Tampa is $271, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Tampa is $314, flying from May 3 to May 9.

United flies direct from San Francisco to Tampa.

There are 19 United direct flights from San Francisco to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Tampa at price $391 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15.

United flies direct from San Francisco to Tampa.

There are 19 United direct flights from San Francisco to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from San Francisco to Tampa on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Tampa start at $289 from Sun, Mar 15 to Sat, Mar 21 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Tampa, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Tampa start at $438 from Fri, May 1 to Thu, May 7 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Tampa start at $200 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Tampa, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Tampa starts at $391 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Tampa at price $391 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Tampa, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.