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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

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Tampa to San Francisco.
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6:45 am - 1:40 pmTPA-SFO
9h 55m1 stop
11:49 pm - 1:33 pmSFO-TPA
10h 44m1 stop
$129Frontier
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Thu, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 15
6:45 am - 1:40 pmTPA-SFO
9h 55m1 stop
8:02 pm - 9:32 pmSFO-TPA
22h 30m1 stop
$131Frontier
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Thu, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 14
7:00 am - 10:13 pmTPA-SFO
18h 13m2 stops
11:00 am - 5:39 amSFO-TPA
15h 39m2 stops
$244Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 29
7:00 am - 4:07 pmTPA-SFO
12h 07m2 stops
8:00 am - 5:39 amSFO-TPA
18h 39m2 stops
$245Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jan 28 - Wed, Jan 29
6:30 pm - 9:35 pmTPA-SFO
6h 05mnonstop
9:10 am - 5:19 pmSFO-TPA
5h 09mnonstop
$291United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 25
12:25 pm - 7:46 pmTPA-SFO
10h 21m1 stop
10:35 pm - 6:30 amSFO-TPA
4h 55mnonstop
$301United Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 27
3:29 pm - 11:44 pmTPA-SFO
11h 15m1 stop
12:40 am - 2:09 pmSFO-TPA
10h 29m1 stop
$310Delta
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Thu, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 14
5:05 pm - 11:04 pmTPA-SFO
8h 59m1 stop
5:55 am - 4:03 pmSFO-TPA
7h 08m1 stop
$314American Airlines
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Tue, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 4
5:50 pm - 12:18 amTPA-SFO
9h 28m1 stop
5:15 pm - 6:06 amSFO-TPA
9h 51m1 stop
$336Delta
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Mon, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 17
1:42 pm - 9:11 pmTPA-SFO
10h 29m1 stop
1:47 pm - 12:07 amSFO-TPA
7h 20m1 stop
$341American Airlines
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Mon, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 22

Flights from Tampa to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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 Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tampa, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays 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 February, where tickets cost $386 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $515 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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $154 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 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$65
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Tampa to San Francisco

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 $65 for a one-way ticket and $129 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, American Airlines, and Delta 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to San Francisco are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $516 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $395 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 $288 or less one-way and $411 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

United Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand

United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +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

United Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand

United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tampa to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9604 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
7.1Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

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

8.0 ExcellentAlan, Dec 2024SEA - SFO
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Like I said before the internet was shut off so there was little to do on this leg of the flight.

Nice, competent people and airline. Did the same flight last year and it is a pleasure. Only part of the experience that could be improved is the JFK terminal. Hopefully that one is part of the renovation.

Our flight was diverted to Spokane, WA bc our crew timed out. Then we were flown to San Francisco

Your staff said the call button is for emergencies only now? Unreal. Also every one who welcomed me aboard was staring at their phone. Why even bother..

I was able to upgrade to first class, which was great. Food and drinks were underwhelming compared to other first class flights I have taken.

Cross country flight ... there was no entertainment system... for any flight over 4 hours there should be some entertainment. There were 2 drink and cookie services only (which is ok, but not special)

I flew from San Francisco to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines. The flight was operated by Alaska Airlines. Everything was fantastic. On the return flight from Honolulu to San Francisco, boarding was chaotic. They called each boarding group 1 through 6 very quickly, and everyone just ran and got in a very long line. There was no enforcement of boarding groups. Carry-on rules were not followed, and by the time I boarded the plane, there was barely any overhead space. I was boarding group 4. The crew was very professional, and the Hawaiian Airlines terminal in Honolulu was beautiful. I wish the rest of Honolulu Airport looked like the Hawaiian Airlines Terminal.

There were no movies, have to pay for internet, only pretzel, cookie, & a beverage for a 7 hr. flight..

The flight was delayed. Going to and from LAS they had a system issue wherein they had to manually checkin everyone including the ones who checked in earlier. The seats were messed up so the seats of the people who had an earlier check in was taken by the ones who just arrived. The flight was two hours delayed.

We had the best time ~~~ the CREW was terrific. The ordered food was great. The bubbles were splendid. The landing of the plane was super !!! Thank you all. Cheers and Gold Stars all around. Happy flying. See you again in the near future !!!

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 flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

Meh. A late flight meant I missed my connections, and a 2pm LAX arrival turned into gettin in after midnight.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

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! 🤛🏽💗

We were delayed 3x and because I didn’t purchase my tickets directly from United Airlines I was told I Have to take care of it myself so I called Underpricer and they helped me but before I changed my flights I took the risk of sticking by what my tickets were and was lucky to have gotten on the original all flight with only 15 mins before take off. not sure if I will do this again

Everything good until we waited for jet bridge at SFO. Then pilot gets on speaker & said it won’t reach plane- too short, need to go to different gate. Then 5 min later, adjusted plane/jetbridge & all ok?!?

We had to wait almost an hour for the wheelchair porter to be ready to pick up my mother. And when she arrived in Newark airport the porter was not there and she started walking with her cane and her poor mobility. When the Newark porter found her they didn't want to transfer her bags to the wheelchair for her.

Great onboard crew. Boarding was a zoo, I got in line before pre boarding in Group 2, still had my bag force checked. WiFi was glitchy all flight. Seat and bathroom are both tiny unless you pay $$$ for first class.

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

Was realllly smooth. It was delayed but we were well informed.

Delayed by 2.5hrs any longer and they would’ve had to honour their own policy for breaking their own rules and regs. Not cool, especially when I have an infant child that needs to stay on a routine and they get schedules.

AA is always pretty solid. Was on time all the way around today so can’t complain!

Had to go get beer myself from attendants in the back of the aircraft

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

RE Food: Wish there was a choice for No Rating. Flew from Honolulu to Los Angeles on a Red-Eye flight (11:00 pm to 7:30 am). Other than a package of cookies with a beverage choice offered soon after take-off, and a beverage choice shortly before landing, no other food choices were offered. Everyone slept or rested for most of the trip. Nothing to rate. RE Entertainment: Everyone was sleeping most of the flight. Only saw one passenger watch about 30 minutes of entertainment on his iPad. I never attempted to access any entertainment options.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The boarding process was such a chaos with everyone crowding at the gates. There was no structure. The onboard crew were fantastic and very good.

For coast to coast travel the A321 and even the NEO, even in first class will never be excellent. That would take a B787 or 777 to accomplish.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

The foot ottoman cushion was missing on my business class seat.. the hydraulics is on its last leg & seat cushions do not have support or paddling. Heavily dented by butts

also wi-fi never worked attendant said satellite coverage is spotty over water ..... but we were over land!

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.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

One crew member was rude about our bags. Be nice about it. We don’t fly a lot. And the fact that you have to pay for a carry on is ridiculous

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

The trip was good but the last minute changes I didn’t like because I had already talked to the attendee and they didn’t help me with my ticket I was having trouble checking in and when the time was up they help me but charge me for that and last minute luggage it was a small bag. After I was in the airplane I realized you were charging because the flight was almost empty and you have to get the money some how. Thanks for everything.

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