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Cheap Flight Deals from Tampa to San Francisco (TPA-SFO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco

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6:30 am - 2:38 pmTPA-SFO
11h 08m1 stop
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3:34 pm - 5:34 amSFO-TPA
11h 00m1 stop
$178Frontier
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Tue, Apr 29 - Tue, May 6
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6:30 am - 12:29 amTPA-SFO
20h 59m1 stop
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4:17 pm - 8:51 pmSFO-TPA
25h 34m1 stop
$181Frontier
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Tue, May 6 - Sat, May 10
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6:59 pm - 9:50 pmTPA-SFO
5h 51mnonstop
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11:40 pm - 7:55 amSFO-TPA
5h 15mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Sun, May 18
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3:30 pm - 9:25 pmTPA-SFO
8h 55m1 stop
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12:49 am - 11:07 amSFO-TPA
7h 18m1 stop
$293Delta
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Tue, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 16
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6:40 am - 1:29 pmTPA-SFO
9h 49m1 stop
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12:49 am - 11:07 amSFO-TPA
7h 18m1 stop
$295Delta
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Sun, May 25 - Mon, Jun 9
United Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 9:50 pmTPA-SFO
5h 51mnonstop
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6:45 am - 6:21 pmSFO-TPA
8h 36m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Sun, May 18
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3:39 pm - 11:01 pmTPA-SFO
10h 22m1 stop
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12:21 am - 10:38 amSFO-TPA
7h 17m1 stop
$307American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, Jun 3
American Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 11:49 pmTPA-SFO
8h 34m1 stop
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12:21 am - 12:56 pmSFO-TPA
9h 35m1 stop
$308American Airlines
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Thu, May 8 - Sat, May 10
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9:00 am - 6:28 pmTPA-SFO
12h 28m1 stop
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7:20 am - 9:50 pmSFO-TPA
11h 30m1 stop
$326Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Jul 4 - Fri, Jul 11
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8:04 am - 9:37 pmTPA-SFO
16h 33m2 stops
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6:00 am - 9:50 pmSFO-TPA
12h 50m1 stop
$351Alaska Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to San Francisco

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

United First provides 7 inches more legroom than economy, ideal for domestic flights.


Economy Plus offers 6 inches more legroom than standard economy, enhancing comfort.

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First-class offers 41" pitch, priority boarding, and complimentary meals on flights over 2,000 miles.


Premium Class offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Tampa to San Francisco? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Tampa to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Tampa to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tampa, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to San Francisco, 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 Tampa to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $408 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $493 and $476 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tampa to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $923 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to San Francisco, 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 Tampa to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$110
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Tampa to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to San Francisco 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 Tampa to San Francisco

  • Where can I sleep at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    FreshenUp in the International Terminal offers nap rooms you can rent by the hour. The establishment is on Level G landside, and the rooms come equipped with a bed, desk, mirror, and free Wi-Fi. Showers are available at an additional cost. You can also stay at the Grand Hyatt at SFO, a hotel within airport grounds. To get to the hotel, you’ll have to take the AirTrain.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer family services?

    If you’re traveling with an infant, nursing rooms are available at SFO in Terminals 1 and 2. Just look out for the nursery and family restroom signs. You can also rent baby items, including strollers and car seats, from Cloud of Good at SFO. Just order online, and you’ll pick them up after your flight. SFO has also provided kid’s play areas for the older kids. You’ll find the play areas around Gates 22, 54A, 58B, 62, 87A, and Boarding Areas D and E.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer accessible services?

    SFO has provided barrier-free access by providing ramps throughout the public areas for easy access and elevators for getting to other levels. The airport has also provided companion care and accessible restrooms for people in wheelchairs. TTY telephones have been provided at the airport for the hard of hearing. SFO has audio and visual paging and screens throughout the airport. Tactile guide paths, braille-coded elevator buttons, and Aira services have been provided for low-vision passengers.

  • What are the transport options from San Francisco International Airport?

    The BART is an efficient way of getting downtown or connecting to the CalTrain network. BART serves SFO, and you can board these trains at the International Terminal around Boarding Area G. SamTrans public buses also serve SFO. They operate three routes from SFO to San Mateo County and various parts of San Francisco. You can board these buses at the courtyards outside Terminals 2, 3, and the International Terminal. Taxis are available outside the arrivals area of all terminals, and you can pick up rental cars from the rental car center.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to San Francisco was $110 for a one-way ticket and $178 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tampa to San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to San Francisco flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tampa to San Francisco flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Tampa and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tampa to San Francisco?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to San Francisco are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $386 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 $408 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Tampa to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Tampa 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 Tampa to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and SFO 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 Tampa to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco from Tampa 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 Tampa to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $238 or less one-way and $419 or less round-trip.
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) comprises the Main Terminal and four smaller terminals, A, C, E, and F. The airport has provided the SkyConnect monorail for easy movement around the airport complex, as it connects all terminals to the garages and rental car center.
  • Pets are welcome to travel through TPA. TPA has provided four outdoor pet relief areas outside the Main Terminal on the baggage level and at least one indoor relief area in the four airsides, A, C, E, and F.
  • Delta and American Airlines have premium lounges at TPA for relaxing before your flight. Delta’s lounge is members-only, while the AA lounge you can access with your flight ticket and paying at the door. The Delta lounge is around Gate 68, and the AA lounge is around Gate 85.
  • Around 1,327 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Tampa to San Francisco. Book your flight with Frontier Airlines or American Airlines to fly more sustainably, as they offer flights that emit 56% and 52% less carbon per passenger.
  • SunTrust Bank runs a full-service branch at TPA. They offer banking, ATM, and currency exchange services and keep regular banking hours. You’ll find the bank at the Tampa Airport Marriott.
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Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Tampa Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tampa to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Tampa

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to San Francisco. 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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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9882 reviews
7.1Food
7.9Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
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the flight was delayed twice and then delayed from taking off.

2.0 MediocreRonald, Apr 2025SNA - SFO
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the flight was delayed twice and then delayed from taking off.

This was my first trip in years with Alaska. I don’t think I’ll do it again. The planes are old and tired looking. The seats are small with zero legroom. The JFK terminal is one of the worst I’ve been in. On this flight the pilot had to abort the landing and circle the Bay before trying again. I think I’ll stick with the usual suspects …

Changed flight from San Fran to Seattle Then with a Delayed takeoff barely made my connection Waited over an hour for luggage 😜

Alaska no longer allows customers to print boarding passes at the airport. They only use mobile phones for boarding passes. Try getting on an Alaska plane with a dead phone and no boarding pass! Great customer service Alaska!

Flight was delayed twice, I was forced to check my bag, and the only offered water or apple juice on the flight

Appreciate efficiency and early arrivals. Missed video on such a long flight (DCA to SFO).

I paid $49 to select my seat---6A a window seat just behind first class. When I started to get on the plane I was told that my seat had been given to someone else and I now had a middle seat. They finally gave me an aisle seat. When I told them I wanted my $49 back, I was told I would need to call alaska and fight with them to get my money back. And when i was on the flight people going by kept hitting me with their bags. I have tried calling alaska twice to talk about a refund but never got thru to the right person!

All 4 members of my family found the seats terribly uncomfortable. 2 of us suffered from back issues the next few days.

Delays, delays, delays.... (and) Told no room for carry on after boarding B Group and told to drop off our carry on at door to be checked in instead. There was plenty of room left in the overheads above our seats right up to the end of boarding!!!!

Like I said before the internet was shut off so there was little to do on this leg of the flight.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Friendly flight attendants, smooth 8-9 hours flight. Economy seats are small and uncomfortable as usual.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

Flight left early and arrived early. the whole trip was excellent.

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

The seats were crammed and the guy in front of me wouldn't stop reclining. If AA is cramming extra rows in, they need to take away the reclining in coach. My knees were smashed for 4 1/2 hours and I was very close to confronting the passenger in front of me.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

very bare bones flight no entertainment screen, download shows prior to boarding to watch on phone or tablet.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

They switched my flight to Spirit, Never using Kayak again,

Asked for a seat change to be w my wife at the gate they were great in sorting it out to make it happen

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

Charging $74 for one checked bag is outrageous. I will never fly Frontier again.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

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