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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 | $152 (Frontier) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $405 |
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
Sat 12/6
9:00 am-11:53 am
Nonstop5h 53m
San Francisco
Sun 12/7
9:20 pm-5:23 am
Nonstop5h 03m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Fri 3/6
12:10 pm-8:19 pm
1 stop11h 09m
San Francisco
Mon 3/9
7:00 am-7:47 pm
1 stop9h 47m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Thu 1/22
7:00 am-5:13 pm
1 stop13h 13m
San Francisco
Fri 2/6
8:26 am-11:05 pm
1 stop11h 39m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Wed 12/10
9:40 am-2:54 pm
1 stop8h 14m
San Francisco
Wed 1/7
4:45 pm-12:45 am
Nonstop5h 00m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Thu 2/12
6:10 pm-9:15 pm
Nonstop6h 05m
San Francisco
Sun 2/15
5:00 am-3:55 pm
1 stop7h 55m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Fri 3/6
8:05 am-4:00 pm
1 stop10h 55m
San Francisco
Mon 3/9
6:05 am-8:16 pm
1 stop11h 11m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Thu 3/5
7:00 am-3:52 pm
1 stop11h 52m
San Francisco
Mon 3/9
7:40 pm-7:19 am
1 stop8h 39m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Wed 11/26
6:31 pm-12:12 am
1 stop8h 41m
San Francisco
Wed 12/3
11:40 am-10:59 pm
1 stop8h 19m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Thu 11/27
7:10 am-12:18 pm
1 stop8h 08m
San Francisco
Fri 12/5
5:45 am-8:17 pm
1 stop11h 32m
TampaSan Francisco
TPA - SFO
TPASFO
Tampa
Tue 4/7
7:15 am-12:18 pm
1 stop8h 03m
San Francisco
Mon 4/13
12:45 am-10:43 am
1 stop6h 58m
| 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 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.
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% |