Cheap flights from Tampa to San Francisco

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Tampa to San Francisco and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $200
Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $200
Cheapest one-way flight $100
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Apr 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $100
Cheapest nonstop flights $279
United Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Fri, Mar 6
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $279
Last-minute weekend getaway $375
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Feb 6 — Sun, Feb 8
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $375
Cheapest business class flights $438
Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco is currently $438
Fastest flight 5 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Tampa to San Francisco takes 5 hr 55 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 $279
    Typical price: $285–460
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - SFO Every day
    503 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    from $304
    Typical price: $305–520
    444 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $299
    Typical price: $305–520
    363 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $299
    Typical price: $300–590
    354 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - SFO Every day
  • Alaska
    from $304
    Typical price: $340–690
    49 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - SFO Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $323
    Typical price: $385–920
    40 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - SFO Every day

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

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

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 $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 Tampa to San Francisco is $279, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 6.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $304, flying from May 2 to May 11.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $299, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $299, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $304, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $323, flying from Apr 30 to May 9.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco starts at $200 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $100 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.
5 hr 55 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 18 nonstop flights and 503 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 444 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 363 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 354 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Alaska offers 49 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • JetBlue offers 40 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.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco 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 Tampa to San Francisco is $279, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 6.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $304, flying from May 2 to May 11.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $299, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $299, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $304, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Tampa to San Francisco is $323, flying from Apr 30 to May 9.
United flies direct from Tampa to San Francisco.
  • There are 18 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 $375 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Feb 6 to Sun, Feb 8.
United flies direct from Tampa to San Francisco.
  • There are 18 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 $279 from Thu, Feb 26 to Fri, Mar 6 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 $438 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 27 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tampa and San Francisco start at $200 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6.
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 $375 from Fri, Feb 6 to Sun, Feb 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and San Francisco at price $375 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Feb 6 to Sun, Feb 8.
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.

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