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Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $289 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $164 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $397 |
Good round-trip deal | $388 or less |
Good one-way deal | $248 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Thu 1/15
6:15 pm-9:19 pm
Nonstop6h 04m
San Francisco
Tue 1/20
9:03 am-5:15 pm
Nonstop5h 12m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Fri 1/9
6:15 pm-9:19 pm
Nonstop6h 04m
San Francisco
Sat 1/24
11:15 pm-7:22 am
Nonstop5h 07m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Fri 4/17
6:51 pm-9:50 pm
Nonstop5h 59m
San Francisco
Mon 4/20
9:20 pm-5:43 am
Nonstop5h 23m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Wed 1/7
4:01 pm-10:58 pm
1 stop9h 57m
San Francisco
Sun 1/11
4:45 pm-12:45 am
Nonstop5h 00m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Sat 1/17
6:00 am-9:04 am
Nonstop6h 04m
San Francisco
Thu 1/22
12:43 am-10:35 am
1 stop6h 52m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Thu 1/29
9:00 am-12:06 pm
Nonstop6h 06m
San Francisco
Sat 2/7
6:45 am-5:48 pm
1 stop8h 03m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Tue 4/7
12:31 pm-8:23 pm
1 stop10h 52m
San Francisco
Mon 4/13
12:40 am-11:12 am
1 stop7h 32m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Tue 2/17
12:04 pm-5:45 pm
1 stop8h 41m
San Francisco
Mon 2/23
12:43 am-10:34 am
1 stop6h 51m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Tue 12/9
8:55 am-4:37 pm
1 stop10h 42m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Sun 12/21
7:00 am-10:54 pm
1 stop18h 54m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
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.
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 September is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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.
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.
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.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$140 | Average$226 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$241 | Average$417 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$259 | Average$381 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$370 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$452 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$433 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |