Cheap flights from Tampa to San Francisco (TPA - SFO) from $47

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
TPA — SFO
Oct 2 — Oct 91

The best prices from Tampa to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best TPA to SFO flight in 2023: compare Tampa to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$47
High demand for flights, 36% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 43% potential price drop
From Tampa to San Francisco
One-way flight from Tampa to San Francisco

TPA - SFO

Price

$258 - $436

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

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

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 34%.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 28 days in advance, which can save you up to 53% on flights from Tampa to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 28 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $526. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $684.

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

February can be a great time to fly to San Francisco from Tampa with a flight ticket averaging about $450. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $171. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Francisco (TPA - SFO)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Tampa to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Frontier flights from Tampa to San Francisco

Take a peek at the cheapest Frontier flights we've detected traveling from Tampa to San Francisco. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Tampa to San Francisco is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $332.80 RT. This price is typically 33% cheaper than other airlines that offer Tampa to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $129. Tampa Airport is the most common Tampa airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from Tampa to San Francisco, Frontier flights are 13% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Tampa to San Francisco

Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Tampa to San Francisco. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
  • If you’re traveling from Tampa to San Francisco, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $447.11 RT. This price is typically 57% more expensive than other airlines that offer Tampa to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $230. The most popular departure airport in Tampa when flying to San Francisco is Tampa Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting San Francisco is San Francisco Airport. When flying from Tampa to San Francisco, American Airlines flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Tampa to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to San Francisco from Tampa

The cheapest one-way flights from Tampa to San Francisco
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1 stop26h 26m

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1 stop12h 40m

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1 stop30h 16m

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1 stop19h 29m

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1 stop18h 57m

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1 stop12h 29m

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1 stop19h 08m

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1 stop12h 13m

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Wed 11/29

2 stops18h 28m

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1 stop13h 33m

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1 stop10h 05m

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1 stop9h 33m

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1 stop8h 06m

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1 stop9h 53m

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1 stop10h 38m

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1 stop7h 50m

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Thu 11/2

Nonstop5h 57m

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Mon 11/6

Nonstop4h 58m

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Deals found on 9/26

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, American Airlines and Delta from Tampa to San Francisco. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Tampa to San Francisco flights.

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 2 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 37m is how long a nonstop flight from Tampa to San Francisco typically takes.

Can I find flights from Tampa to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Tampa to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $106, but on average you can expect to pay $122.

Are there nonstop flights from Tampa to San Francisco for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Tampa to San Francisco is less than $352.

Are there last-minute flights available from Tampa to San Francisco for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Tampa to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Tampa to San Francisco?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Thursday, Saturday.

How popular is this Tampa to San Francisco flight route?

How many flights depart from Tampa to San Francisco on average per day?

On average 4 flights depart from Tampa to San Francisco per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Tampa to San Francisco?

Airlines like Frontier fly from Tampa to San Francisco in about 18h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Tampa to San Francisco is about 2401 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $110 on this airline. This flight start at 75% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Tampa to San Francisco?

What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

On average you can expect to pay $699 for a flight from Tampa to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $129 while the most popular route, (Tampa - San Francisco) is currently priced at $119.

What does TPA to SFO mean?

Great question - TPA to SFO just means Tampa Airport to San Francisco Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

Alternative routes for Tampa to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 7 airlines flying from Tampa to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Tampa to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$129Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$148Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetBlueCheapest$231Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$248Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Tampa to San Francisco

See what time of day planes typically take off from Tampa to San Francisco
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75%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
0%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
25%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Tampa to San Francisco

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Tampa to San Francisco
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Monday3daily flights
Tuesday2daily flights
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