San Francisco

$154+ Cheap flights from Tampa to San Francisco (TPA - SFO)

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TPA — SFO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/255:45 amTPA - SFO
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - TPA
1 stop26h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$304
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sat 12/275:55 amTPA - SFO
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Sat 1/107:00 amSFO - TPA
1 stop29h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$312
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:45 amTPA - SFO
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Wed 1/77:00 amSFO - TPA
1 stop29h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$313
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:45 amTPA - SFO
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - TPA
1 stop20h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$330
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/245:45 amTPA - SFO
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Thu 1/14:07 pmSFO - TPA
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$363
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:40 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop14h 44mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - TPA
1 stop26h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$367
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:45 amTPA - SFO
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Sun 1/256:15 amSFO - TPA
1 stop29h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$376
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:45 amTPA - SFO
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Wed 12/316:24 amSFO - TPA
1 stop26h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$378
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Fri 12/2612:40 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop14h 44mFrontier
Sat 1/177:00 amSFO - TPA
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$381
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/2412:40 pmTPA - SFO
1 stop14h 44mFrontier
Tue 12/3011:20 pmSFO - TPA
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$383
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/275:55 amTPA - SFO
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Sun 1/44:07 pmSFO - TPA
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$412

Find flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$154
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$354 or less

Good one-way deal

$248 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tampa-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Tampa-San Francisco flights.
From Tampa to San Francisco
One-way flight from Tampa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tampa to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Tampa to San Francisco.

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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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Tampa

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 5/5

8:00 am-10:59 am

Nonstop5h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

10:35 pm-6:58 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$289

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 5/5

6:50 pm-9:27 am

1 stop17h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

7:50 am-6:19 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$289

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Thu 2/12

6:10 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

11:15 pm-7:22 am

Nonstop5h 07m

$289

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Thu 3/5

6:05 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop6h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

1:15 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$289

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Wed 1/21

6:15 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop6h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

4:45 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$289

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-9:04 am

Nonstop6h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

9:00 am-5:12 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$289

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-5:49 pm

2 stops13h 49m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-8:13 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$290

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Thu 2/5

9:20 am-4:50 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

1:00 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$295

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sat 4/25

12:03 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

10:35 pm-6:58 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$295

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sat 3/7

7:05 am-3:48 pm

1 stop11h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

7:28 pm-5:45 am

1 stop31h 17m

$296

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/23

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Compare providers for flights from Tampa to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Tampa-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tampa-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 December 19, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Tampa to San Francisco is 56 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco (average of $136). Flying from Tampa to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 December 23, 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 65% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 December 20, 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.

The best insider tips for Tampa to San Francisco flights

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
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.

SFO

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

Our travel experts
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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on TPA

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Ramsey Qubein

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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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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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 December 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tampa to San Francisco, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 8 flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Tampa are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 55m 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 fly from Tampa to San Francisco in about 5h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Tampa to San Francisco is about 2387 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $126 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $226 and $228 round-trip. These flights start at 68% 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 $92 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $97 and American Airlines from $138 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: Air New Zealand (97%), Virgin Australia (93%), United Airlines( 93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,219 for a flight from Tampa to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $198 while the most popular route, (Tampa - San Francisco) is currently priced at $195.

  • 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 Denver?

    Most Denver visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those on a layover in Denver in need of a rental car can book one at Denver Intl for about $43.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco (average of $136). Flying from Tampa to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 6 airlines flying from Tampa to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$285Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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