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	$181	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Nov 8 — Sat, Nov 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $181
Cheapest one-way flight	$96	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Dec 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights	$289	United Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Wed, Jan 14	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $289
Last-minute weekend getaway	$344	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Fri, Oct 17 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $344
Cheapest business class flights	$1,239	United 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Nov 7 — Fri, Nov 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $1,239

Fastest flight	5 hr 36 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Tampa to San Francisco takes 5 hr 36 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 February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–260
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $275–345

Popular airlines from Tampa to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $285–480

7 weekly nonstop flights

TPA - SFO Every day

457 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SFO Every day
Delta

from $307

Typical price: $305–630

449 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SFO Every day
American

from $309

Typical price: $305–500

375 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $309

Typical price: $335–610

241 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SFO Every day
Alaska

from $282

Typical price: $345–650

42 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SFO Every day
JetBlue

from $295

Typical price: $375–790

32 weekly connecting flights

TPA - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa United States 11 min 4 mi
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Tampa United States 21 min 14 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Orlando United States 1 hr 22 min 77 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

Fort Myers United States 2 hr 1 min 106 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 18 min 11 mi
Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 26 min 11 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tampa to San Francisco

When are the cheapest days to fly from Tampa to San Francisco?

The cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $145 to $260.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $181. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

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

The cheapest United flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $289, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $307, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 12.
The cheapest American flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $309, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $309, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $282, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $295, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.

What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco starts at $181 from Sat, Nov 8 to Sat, Nov 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Wed, Dec 10.

How long does it take to fly from Tampa to San Francisco?

5 hr 36 min is the shortest flight time from Tampa to San Francisco.

When should you fly to San Francisco, United States?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Tampa to San Francisco?

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 is the best airline to fly from Tampa to San Francisco?

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 7 nonstop flights and 457 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:

Delta offers 449 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 375 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Southwest offers 241 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 42 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
JetBlue offers 32 connecting flights per week. JetBlue 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $181. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

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

The cheapest United flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $289, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $307, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 12.
The cheapest American flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $309, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $309, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $282, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $295, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.

Which airlines have direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

United flies direct from Tampa to San Francisco.

There are 7 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Tampa to San Francisco?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and San Francisco at price $344 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Oct 17 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

United flies direct from Tampa to San Francisco.

There are 7 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.

When are direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco available?

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tampa and San Francisco start at $289 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 14 with United.

How can I find nonstop flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Tampa and San Francisco start at $1,239 from Fri, Nov 7 to Fri, Nov 14 with United.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tampa and San Francisco start at $181 from Sat, Nov 8 to Sat, Nov 15.

How can I book business class trips from Tampa to San Francisco?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Tampa to San Francisco next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Tampa and San Francisco starts at $344 from Fri, Oct 17 to Mon, Oct 20 with Frontier.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Tampa to San Francisco?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and San Francisco at price $344 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Oct 17 to Mon, Oct 20.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco?

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.