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$155+ Cheap flights from Tampa to San Francisco (TPA - SFO)

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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco

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Round-trip from

$284
(Frontier)

One-way from

$155
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$467

Good round-trip deal

$432 or less

Good one-way deal

$238 or less
From Tampa to San Francisco
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 9/286:04 pmTPA - SFO
2 stops17h 32mFrontier
Fri 10/37:07 pmSFO - TPA
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$284
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Mon 9/2212:49 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop13h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/148:00 amSFO - TPA
1 stop29h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$285
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/46:50 amTPA - SFO
2 stops17h 31mFrontier
Mon 10/69:31 amSFO - TPA
2 stops17h 00mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$286
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/117:10 amTPA - SFO
2 stops17h 19mFrontier
Sat 10/256:44 amSFO - TPA
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$288
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 10/512:49 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop13h 13mFrontier
Thu 10/93:25 pmSFO - TPA
1 stop10h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:27 amTPA - SFO
2 stops14h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/117:00 amSFO - TPA
1 stop12h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 9/236:15 amTPA - SFO
2 stops18h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/148:00 amSFO - TPA
1 stop29h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/38:00 amTPA - SFO
1 stop16h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/610:37 pmSFO - TPA
1 stop14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 11/87:54 amTPA - SFO
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Sun 11/912:45 amSFO - TPA
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 9/13$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/309:40 amTPA - SFO
1 stop10h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/37:30 amSFO - TPA
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/177:30 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/198:21 pmSFO - TPA
2 stops11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$296

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to San Francisco 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to San Francisco that are best for you.

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TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Mon 11/3

8:27 am-7:47 pm

2 stops14h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-10:51 pm

1 stop12h 51m

$290

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sat 11/8

7:54 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

6:53 pm-5:44 am

1 stop7h 51m

$293

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Fri 10/24

12:31 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

7:30 am-3:34 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$299

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 12/23

8:40 am-1:42 pm

1 stop8h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

11:59 pm-10:36 am

1 stop7h 37m

$303

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 10/14

7:35 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

12:43 am-10:37 am

1 stop6h 54m

$303

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sat 1/17

12:37 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

12:43 am-10:35 am

1 stop6h 52m

$309

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Fri 1/9

3:05 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops10h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

5:05 am-5:35 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$310

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sat 10/4

1:37 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

8:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$313

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Thu 10/9

6:09 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

6:59 pm-5:49 am

1 stop7h 50m

$318

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Fri 11/7

6:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

10:10 am-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$321

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Tampa to San Francisco trip
Airports
TPA

TPA's Blue Express Curbside lanes allow travelers without checked bags to quickly reach their gate, bypassing crowds.

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SFO

The BART system offers an affordable 40-minute ride from SFO to downtown San Francisco. Use the AirTrain to reach the BART station.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on TPA

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Tampa to San Francisco is 27 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Tampa to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Tampa to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 67% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tampa to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Tampa to San Francisco?

    If you wish to fly to San Francisco from Tampa, then you need to book flights from Tampa to San Francisco. There are 3 flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Tampa are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 35m is how long a nonstop flight from Tampa to San Francisco typically takes.

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

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta fly from Tampa to San Francisco in about 5h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 23m. The distance from Tampa to San Francisco is about 2387 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Tampa to San Francisco is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $128 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $256 and $268 round-trip. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $170 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $177 and United Airlines from $199 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Tampa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (69%), United Airlines (67%), Air New Zealand( 66%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $851 for a flight from Tampa to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $162 while the most popular route, (Tampa - San Francisco) is currently priced at $180.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Tampa to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    Most Atlanta visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Georgia Aquarium, Tabernacle, and Fox Theatre. Georgia Aquarium, Tabernacle, and Fox Theatre are located about 8.6 mi, 8.3 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those on a layover in Atlanta in need of a rental car can book one at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $53.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Tampa to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Tampa to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$288Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$299Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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