San Francisco Bay Area

$86+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco Bay Area

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SFO
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2210:53 pm
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop17h 24m
Frontier
Sat 5/302:12 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop13h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$191
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:15 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop14h 57m
Frontier
Mon 4/278:22 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop7h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:15 pm
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Wed 6/109:20 am
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:15 pm
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Tue 6/912:10 pm
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$242
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:15 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Mon 4/208:22 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop7h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$270
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/252:10 pm
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Sat 5/22:05 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/27$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/125:26 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Mon 5/184:59 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop9h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/28$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:35 pm
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Thu 4/302:50 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:40 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Tue 6/210:40 am
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/28$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/117:00 pm
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Sat 5/166:00 am
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop11h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/28$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/88:22 pm
TPA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 01m
Frontier
Mon 5/253:33 pm
SFO
-
TPA
2 stops18h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/267:03 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop10h 06m
Delta
Mon 6/110:00 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop8h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/28$289

Find flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Frontier)

One-way from

$86
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$524
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tampa-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

TampaSan Jose

TPA - SJC

TPASJC

Tampa

Tue 6/2

5:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Jose

Wed 6/10

9:20 am-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$242

TampaSan Jose

TPA - SJC

TPASJC

Tampa

Thu 4/23

6:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Jose

Thu 4/30

2:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 15m

$283

TampaSan Jose

TPA - SJC

TPASJC

Tampa

Mon 5/11

6:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Jose

Sat 5/16

6:25 am-8:20 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$285

TampaOakland

TPA - OAK

TPAOAK

Tampa

Thu 5/28

5:54 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 51m

Oakland

Mon 6/1

2:58 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop24h 21m

$298

TampaSan Jose

TPA - SJC

TPASJC

Tampa

Sat 5/9

5:26 am-10:53 am

1 stop8h 27m

San Jose

Sun 5/24

7:10 am-7:48 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$316

TampaOakland

TPA - OAK

TPAOAK

Tampa

Fri 5/1

6:30 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 55m

Oakland

Mon 5/11

12:10 pm-12:40 am

2 stops9h 30m

$318

TampaSan Jose

TPA - SJC

TPASJC

Tampa

Wed 6/3

5:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

San Jose

Tue 6/9

9:20 am-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$335
Quickest round-trip

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 8/4

6:42 am-9:19 am

Nonstop5h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

10:35 am-6:52 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$349

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sat 9/5

8:15 am-10:53 am

Nonstop5h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

8:57 pm-5:18 am

Nonstop5h 21m

$349

TampaSan Jose

TPA - SJC

TPASJC

Tampa

Fri 5/8

4:35 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 55m

San Jose

Mon 5/25

2:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 15m

$350

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $138). Flying from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area in March is currently the most expensive (average of $211). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TPA to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2026.

When flying from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 31, 2026.

The most flights from TPA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated March 31, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Tampa, you will be flying from Tampa, which is the city’s only airport. Tampa (TPA) is located 4.9 mi from the center of Tampa.

  • How popular is this Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For as low as $242, Southwest can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Tampa in 7h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2361 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area are Frontier ($94), American Airlines ($98), and Southwest ($105).

  • What are the most popular routes from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area are Virgin Australia (92%), United Airlines (90%) and Air New Zealand (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The cheapest flight price from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area is $193. On average you can expect to pay $1,165. The most popular route, (Tampa - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $160.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $138). Flying from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area in March is currently the most expensive (average of $211). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to San Francisco Bay Area. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$241Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$256Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$289Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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