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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$225	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Fri, May 8 — Fri, May 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $225
Cheapest one-way flight	$110	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $110
Cheapest nonstop flights	$349	United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $349
Last-minute weekend getaway	$290	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $290
Cheapest business class flights	$512	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sat, Jul 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $512

Fastest flight	5 hr 37 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Tampa to San Francisco takes 5 hr 37 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 Tampa to San Francisco is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $160–340
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $275–345

Popular airlines from Tampa to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $349

Typical price: $285–495

13 weekly nonstop flights

TPA - SFO Every day

488 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $369

Typical price: $305–500

465 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SFO Every day
Delta

from $369

Typical price: $305–620

423 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SFO Every day
American

from $389

Typical price: $305–540

418 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SFO Every day
Alaska

from $369

Typical price: $350–740

47 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SFO Every day
Frontier

from $225

Typical price: $215–475

30 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa United States 12 min 4 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Orlando United States 1 hr 23 min 77 mi
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Tampa United States 21 min 14 mi
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Sarasota United States 59 min 39 mi

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 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tampa to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $160 to $340.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $225. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $110.

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

The cheapest United flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest American flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $389, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 9.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $225, flying from May 8 to May 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco starts at $225 from Fri, May 8 to Fri, May 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $110 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.

5 hr 37 min is the shortest flight time from Tampa to San Francisco.

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Tampa to San Francisco.
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 Tampa to San Francisco 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 Tampa to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 13 nonstop flights and 488 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tampa to San Francisco are:

Southwest offers 465 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Delta offers 423 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 418 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 47 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Frontier offers 30 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $225. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $110.

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

The cheapest United flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest American flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $389, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 9.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $225, flying from May 8 to May 15.

United flies direct from Tampa to San Francisco.

There are 13 United direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco 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 Tampa and San Francisco at price $290 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

United flies direct from Tampa to San Francisco.

There are 13 United direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco 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 Tampa to San Francisco on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tampa and San Francisco start at $349 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Jul 29 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tampa to San Francisco, 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 Tampa and San Francisco start at $512 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sat, Jul 18 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tampa and San Francisco start at $225 from Fri, May 8 to Fri, May 15.

To book business class trips from Tampa to San Francisco, 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 Tampa and San Francisco starts at $290 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and San Francisco at price $290 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

To find last-minute flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco, 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.