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Cheap Flight Deals from San Jose to Tampa (SJC-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to Tampa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Tampa

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose to Tampa.
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1:11 pm - 11:53 amSJC-TPA
19h 42m1 stop
11:45 am - 12:11 pmTPA-SJC
27h 26m1 stop
$156Frontier
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Thu, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 5
1:11 pm - 11:53 amSJC-TPA
19h 42m1 stop
11:45 am - 12:11 pmTPA-SJC
27h 26m1 stop
$157Frontier
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Thu, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 5
1:11 pm - 11:53 amSJC-TPA
19h 42m1 stop
10:29 pm - 12:11 pmTPA-SJC
16h 42m1 stop
$158Frontier
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Thu, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 19
8:02 pm - 6:52 amSJC-TPA
7h 50m1 stop
10:30 am - 7:07 pmTPA-SJC
11h 37m1 stop
$185Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 25
8:02 pm - 2:18 pmSJC-TPA
15h 16m2 stops
10:30 am - 7:07 pmTPA-SJC
11h 37m1 stop
$187Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 25
7:00 am - 6:08 pmSJC-TPA
8h 08m1 stop
6:00 am - 3:01 pmTPA-SJC
12h 01m2 stops
$281Delta
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 25
6:00 am - 8:22 pmSJC-TPA
11h 22m2 stops
6:00 am - 1:34 pmTPA-SJC
10h 34m2 stops
$331American Airlines
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Wed, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 19
6:45 pm - 5:30 amSJC-TPA
7h 45m1 stop
9:55 am - 5:46 pmTPA-SJC
10h 51m1 stop
$417United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 20 - Sun, Jan 26
7:00 am - 6:08 pmSJC-TPA
8h 08m1 stop
7:05 am - 12:53 pmTPA-SJC
8h 48m1 stop
$447Delta
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Thu, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 18
7:30 am - 5:44 pmSJC-TPA
7h 14m1 stop
5:15 pm - 10:45 pmTPA-SJC
8h 30m1 stop
$512United Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Fri, Jul 4

Flights from San Jose to Tampa - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Tampa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Jose to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Jose to Tampa, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Tampa back to San Jose, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Tampa is August, where tickets cost $278 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $488 and $447 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Tampa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Jose to Tampa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$84
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Tampa

  • How early should I get to SJC on my travel date?

    Arrive at SJC at least 2 hours prior to your flight. This will ensure you complete the required check-in and security procedures in time for your flight. It will also give you time to visit the numerous attractions present at the airport.

  • Where should I park my car at SJC?

    You can park your car at one of the on-site or off-site garages that serve the airport. It’s in your best interest to leave your car in one of the off-site garages, given that they offer their parking spots at more affordable rates than their on-site counterparts.

  • Can I rent a car at TPA?

    If you want to rent a car at TPA, head to the airport’s rental car center, accessible from the Main Terminal via the SkyConnect train. At this center, you’ll find counters for Avis, Dollar, Budget, Enterprise, and National.

  • Does TPA have an on-site hotel?

    TPA does have a hotel within its grounds, the Marriott Tampa Airport. It is in the airport’s Main Terminal and accessible from the Transfer Level.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Tampa was $84 for a one-way ticket and $156 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Jose and Tampa?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Jose to Tampa?

    On your way to Tampa, you’ll fly out from San Jose. You’ll be landing at Tampa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to Tampa?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to Tampa?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose and Tampa, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Tampa, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Tampa are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $365 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $407 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to Tampa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Jose to Tampa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to Tampa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from San Jose is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Jose to Tampa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose and TPA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose to Tampa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tampa from San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Jose to Tampa

  • San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the departure airport. This airport, situated approximately 3 miles northwest of downtown San Jose, is a hub for Reno Airlines and Wing West Airlines. It also serves as a focus city for Alaska Airlines. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the arrival airport, situated 6 miles west of downtown Tampa. It is a hub for Southwest Airlines, Silver Airways, Air Florida, and Continental Connection.
  • At SJC, you can comfortably wait for your flight at one of the two locations operated by The Club at SJC. One is on the 3rd Level of Terminal A, across from gate A15, while the other is on the Main Level Concourse, a short distance from gate 8. The lounges feature comfortable seats, various entertainment sources, and a wide range of snacks and beverages.
  • If you’d like to breastfeed your baby at SJC, you can do so at the clean, comfortable, and well-equipped nursing rooms spread across the airport. The nursing rooms, equipped with comfortable seating, working power outlets, and deep sinks, are near gate 8 in Terminal A, and gates 26, 24, 21, and 18 in Terminal B.
  • All the air travel companies that offer flights from SJC to TPA offer assisted travel services, provided the special needs travelers inform them of their needs well in advance. This being the case, if you require assisted travel services, you should inform the airline when booking your flight or at least 48 hours before the flight.
  • Traveler’s Aid is a non-profit firm that offers general emergency services such as emergency housing, emergency transportation, and wiring money assistance to distressed passengers. Hence, if you need some emergency assistance at TPA, it’s in your best interest to visit its office on Level 3 of the Main Terminal. It’s worth noting that from Monday to Wednesday, its office is open from 9 am to 7 pm. Through the rest of the week, it’s open from 9 am to 4 pm.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to Tampa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4821 reviews
7.7Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.7Crew
8.1Comfort
7.2Food
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I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

10.0 ExcellentWilliam Drew, Dec 2024SJC - HNL
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I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

It went well. Plane wasn't full. Will be great when assigned seating is in place

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

Flight was great, but golf bag never made it until later in the day. Even though I had a nonstop flight it was placed on a different one. They made it right with flight credits and I was able to get it the same day.

Forget beverage, they didn't even have water for half the passangers?

Pretty standard flight. We left late, but arrived early. The wifi entertainment is always nice. The free snacks and beverages are simple, but appreciated. I'm tall and the seats are an issue. I can deal with a short flight, but any longer, I have to find another airline where I know beforehand I have extra legroom.

The flight attendant was proactive in helping with placing carry on in overhead bins. This was the first time I had ever been offered help without asking or obviously struggling. Many on the flight were older people like myself and vertically challenged. I would hope this would be the norm on all flights.

Flight was not full! Had a whole row to myself.

The flight was promptly on schedule and Southwest delivered everything they promised. No excuses for any shortfalls just 100% ownership of their responsibilities and business. The boarding and seating policy is a complete shambles. What started out as a great idea when Southwest first hit the market has been turned into a disaster due to the lack of integrity in many of the people who fly Southwest and take advantage of Southwest generosity at the expense of their fellow passengers.

Wifi didn’t work, no service, seats are hard as rocks

Don't waste your money or points on first class. Delta first class is a joke. The seats were rickety, the food was awful, and nothing worked, wifi, my light, the power plug - and it was dirty - the fold out table was gross. For 2-3 hours, tough it out in Economy.

Loyal Delta traveler, but last nights flight was a train wreck. Seated in 1B after multiple delays. Then we couldn’t takeoff because of an issue with the passenger that was ‘not in compliance’ and had to deplane along with the threat if they did not deplane, all the passengers would be required to do so. Finally they were escorted off, but the experience threw off the crew. Disruptive for everyone. Service was a mess, televisions didn’t work, bathroom door kept swinging open during the entire flight whenever empty …

My flight was cancelled twice and the third time I tried to rebook it online I cancelled the flight because it looked like I would get a refund to my credit card. Instead I now have a credit. I was also on hold for three hours waiting for a representative and then disconnected. I will never fly delta again.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

5-hour delay due to storms in Tanoa and airspace restricted by Miami traffic controllers.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

The flying experience was great. The flight was on time with no boarding issues during a peak travel period. The short cut baggage drop and process was not smooth and efficient at Dulles.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

Not enough room between rows and food was gross. $160 baggage charge?! Never again.

It was fine. The flight attendant appeared to be in a bad mood but everything was fine.

Seats are outdated. Entertainment relies on personal device. Boarding was delayed due to inaccurate passenger tracking, resulted in late arrival at Reno.

Excellent staff helping my 96 year old senior promptly with her oxygen needs

The crew and flight was amazing. I haven't flown United in years but plan to switch to you being my main airline

Two issues. The plane was old and dirty. The armrest looked like an old car that had the vinyl rubbed off. The Seats in these aircraft are about as hard and uncomfortable. I want to tour Italy for a month and I want to buy a one-way ticket to Thailand but I will not sit in the seats these planes have. It is seriously stupid how hard they are.

The flight left a bit late, but arrived close to time expected…With the flight being close to full the crew did well serving drinks to all in a very timely fashion. The flight was a pleasure…

Check bag location is full of rude employees who are unwilling to assist with issues after talking to AA on the phone and relaying messages. The boarding was good. While on the flight it got really hot. Asked flight attendant if there’s a way to drop the temp and make it more comfortable as we are flying from DC to Miami so flying from cold to hot weather. No changes made. Stayed hot and uncomfortable on the plane. When asked again about the AC being down the flight attendant said no the WiFi was down but not the AC. I mentioned it was still hot. No changes.

There was a delay that affected all passengers with connecting flights.

Missed our connector because our first flight was delayed, it was a miracle that we managed to get a second flight. Luggage was lost. People were rude. Flight was delayed and overbooked. Terrible experience. Worst flight I’ve ever had out of hundreds of domestic and international flights. I’ve been on a more comfortable 20 hour flight from Guam than the two hours it took NC TO FL.

Great flight from Charlotte to Orlando. In flight wifi and entertainment was not working til 25 minutes were left in the flight would be my only complaint.

I love to flight american however my carry on had to be sent with regular luggage and it was broken. Don't appreciate that. If when I buy a ticket says I can take a carry on and a hand item there should be space for mwsy stuff and not be basically forced to send the item even if it's at no charge. A.A. needs to work on that. Everything else excellent.

One of the reasons I fly American is because the seating is more comfortable than most airlines. Even in the back of the plane.

The flight was delayed which was disappointing. There was no pre takeoff refreshment in first, as we had to wait around an hour in our seats before take off that was disappointing too. The inflight entertainment/wifi did not work, and the crew were slow to offer drinks in flight

On time, smooth, luggage was out fast at the end of the flight. About perfect.

Lost MacBook, had time to retrieve, but was told I had no time. Need Silver MacBook back

It’s ridiculous to pay for carry-on luggage. I also wasn’t given an option to specify I have carry on bag at time of ticket purchase. I also could not specify I have carry on luggage at time of online check-in.

I did not fly Spirit. Connie fraudulently used my email to book her flight. I do not know Connie!

Terrible all around. Not much else to say, other than an awful experience from start to finish.

Helpful attendants at check-in is very good. The $70 charge for a checked bags I didn't care for.and the constant charges for picking a seat and faster check-in are too much. Please cut the prices by at least 50% would be fantastic!

The MOST uncomfortable seat I've EVER experienced on ANY airlines. My wife & I were in agony at the end of the flight. NEVER AGAIN!

The flight was delayed over an hour and we had to sit on the plane. Crew does not apologize due to the delay. Spirit will NEVER do anything to give a customer a better experience. A child next to me was kicking me the whole time. I don't ever enjoy flying with Spirit.

Average, boarding was ok, the eye scanner broken mid way through boarding they ahd to do it manually. Did not eat any food, Not even water was offered for free.

I upgraded my ticket at the ticket counter and was not informed of the huge bottleneck at TSA pre check. It took me over an hour to get through the line at this small airport and although I ran to the gate and reached it prior to scheduled departure, it had already pushed pack. I missed the flight. Spirit rebooked me on a flight to Orlando that evening, which would require me to then rent a car and drive to FLL. For scheduling reasons, I determined it be would better to rent a car in Pensacola and drive it to my destination in FLL. Spirit called me that evening and asked me if I was going to board the plane. I explained no, for scheduling reasons. The person apologized and said I would receive a refund, but I have not heard back. Certainly, I ought to be refunded the upgrade I paid for at the counter.

Direct 2.5 hour flight good. Free snacks and coffee, water, or soft drinks not available...bad.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Jose to Tampa found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/19Wed
1 stopFrontier
10h 28mSJC-TPA
$84
1/25Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 50mSJC-TPA
$96
1/25Sat
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
15h 16mSJC-TPA
$98
12/25Wed
1 stopDelta
7h 58mSJC-TPA
$138
12/31Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 51mSJC-TPA
$178
2/23Sun
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
12h 12mSJC-TPA
$184
1/17Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
30h 47mSJC-TPA
$206
1/1Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 51mSJC-TPA
$308
12/27Fri
1 stopDelta
9h 19mSJC-TPA
$423
12/31Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 24mSJC-TPA
$424

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Jose to Tampa that are departing in the next 10 days.
12/24Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 57mSJC-TPA
1/2Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 01mTPA-SJC
$500
12/24Tue
multi-stop
14h 57mSJC-TPA
1/2Thu
multi-stop
17h 21mTPA-SJC
$506
12/25Wed
multi-stopFrontier
14h 23mSJC-TPA
1/1Wed
multi-stopFrontier
17h 26mTPA-SJC
$529
12/25Wed
multi-stop
14h 23mSJC-TPA
1/1Wed
multi-stop
13h 23mTPA-SJC
$546
12/24Tue
multi-stopFrontier
24h 01mSJC-TPA
1/2Thu
multi-stopFrontier
17h 21mTPA-SJC
$597
12/24Tue
multi-stopDelta
9h 03mSJC-TPA
12/31Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 44mTPA-SJC
$802
12/24Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 51mSJC-TPA
1/2Thu
multi-stopDelta
11h 28mTPA-SJC
$811
12/25Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 19mSJC-TPA
12/30Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 53mTPA-SJC
$926
12/24Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
38h 23mSJC-TPA
1/2Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 53mTPA-SJC
$985
12/25Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 51mSJC-TPA
1/1Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 28mTPA-SJC
$1,001

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