San Francisco

$168+ Cheap flights from Tampa to San Francisco (TPA - SFO)

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TPA — SFO
Jun 10 — Jun 171
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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 May 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/238:02 pm
TPA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 26m
Frontier
Fri 7/310:10 pm
SFO
-
TPA
1 stop10h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$354
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 6/1412:39 pm
TPA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 48m
Frontier
Sat 6/279:43 pm
SFO
-
TPA
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sat 7/2512:39 pm
TPA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 39m
Frontier
Sat 8/112:24 am
SFO
-
TPA
2 stops15h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Mon 6/222:25 pm
TPA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Mon 6/2210:10 pm
SFO
-
TPA
1 stop10h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 7/2410:17 pm
TPA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 26m
Frontier
Sun 8/210:56 pm
SFO
-
TPA
2 stops19h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 8/278:19 am
TPA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 38m
United Airlines
Mon 8/3111:30 pm
SFO
-
TPA
1 stop8h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$359
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/118:22 pm
TPA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 01m
Frontier
Sat 5/166:00 am
SFO
-
TPA
1 stop27h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$360
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Wed 6/248:02 pm
TPA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 49m
Frontier
Wed 7/18:45 pm
SFO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$361
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Sun 6/218:02 pm
TPA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 49m
Frontier
Tue 6/238:45 pm
SFO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Sat 6/131:44 pm
TPA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 18m
Frontier
Wed 6/248:45 pm
SFO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$363
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2512:39 pm
TPA
-
SFO
1 stop26h 04m
Frontier
Tue 6/3010:58 pm
SFO
-
TPA
1 stop29h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 6/510:04 pm
TPA
-
SFO
2 stops21h 37m
Frontier
Sat 6/139:43 pm
SFO
-
TPA
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$365

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 May 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$354
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$168
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$453

Good round-trip deal

$460 or less

Good one-way deal

$350 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. 9% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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 May 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Mon 7/13

7:13 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

11:59 pm-10:45 am

1 stop7h 46m

$359

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 7/14

7:13 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

5:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$359

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 7/14

2:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

11:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$379

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sat 7/4

11:20 am-7:50 pm

2 stops11h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

6:10 am-8:15 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$379

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sun 6/28

6:38 am-9:15 am

Nonstop5h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

9:13 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$383

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Sun 7/12

5:15 am-12:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

5:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$403

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Fri 7/10

9:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

11:00 am-11:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$403

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 6/9

4:00 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 6/16

10:50 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$425

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 6/23

11:50 am-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

9:13 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$428
Quickest round-trip

TampaSan Francisco

TPA - SFO

TPASFO

Tampa

Tue 8/4

6:42 am-9:19 am

Nonstop5h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

8:57 pm-5:18 am

Nonstop5h 21m

$459

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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?

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 $389). Flying from Tampa to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $547). 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 May 11, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Tampa to San Francisco as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Tampa to San Francisco?

The best insider tips for Tampa to San Francisco flights

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on TPA

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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.

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 May 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tampa to San Francisco, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 4 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 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 and Southwest fly from Tampa to San Francisco in about 5h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 18m. 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 $140 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $226 and $256 round-trip. These flights start at 66% 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 $99 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $115 and American Airlines from $125 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 (89%), United Airlines (79%), Air New Zealand( 73%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $577 for a flight from Tampa to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $253 while the most popular route, (Tampa - San Francisco) is currently priced at $275.

  • 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 $389). Flying from Tampa to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $547). 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$140Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$258Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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