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$185+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Tampa (OAK - TPA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — TPA
Jun 10 — Jun 171
Wed 6/10
Wed 6/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Tampa

Cheapest flights from Oakland to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 11, 2026.

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.
Mon 6/18:13 pm
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop19h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/35:54 pm
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/10$369
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/911:10 am
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Tue 9/1510:10 am
TPA
-
OAK
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9$374
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:02 am
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop9h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/15:54 pm
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/8$379
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/68:00 pm
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop12h 05m
Southwest
Tue 6/165:40 am
TPA
-
OAK
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8$380
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/104:57 pm
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop10h 03m
Delta
Sat 8/157:48 am
TPA
-
OAK
2 stops11h 26m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$384
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/116:00 am
OAK
-
TPA
2 stops12h 19m
Delta
Fri 8/147:15 am
TPA
-
OAK
2 stops11h 59m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$389
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/306:15 am
OAK
-
TPA
2 stops12h 25m
Southwest
Wed 6/35:15 pm
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8$390
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/51:20 pm
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Fri 6/127:35 pm
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8$393
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/277:35 pm
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop11h 50m
Southwest
Sat 5/305:45 am
TPA
-
OAK
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/68:00 pm
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop12h 05m
Southwest
Sat 6/137:45 am
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$398
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:10 am
OAK
-
TPA
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Fri 8/215:45 am
TPA
-
OAK
2 stops12h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7$400

Find flight deals from Oakland to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Tampa (TPA). 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

$369
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$185
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$510
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Tampa 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 Oakland to Tampa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Fri 8/7

6:15 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Tampa

Mon 8/10

6:05 am-11:40 am

2 stops8h 35m

$374

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Thu 6/18

1:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Tampa

Wed 6/24

5:40 am-11:35 am

2 stops8h 55m

$374

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Wed 6/17

6:10 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Tampa

Wed 6/24

5:40 am-11:35 am

2 stops8h 55m

$384
Quickest round-trip

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Wed 6/3

7:40 am-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Tampa

Mon 6/8

7:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$384

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Tue 8/11

6:00 am-9:19 pm

2 stops12h 19m

Tampa

Fri 8/14

7:15 am-4:14 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$389

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Sat 6/6

8:00 pm-11:05 am

1 stop12h 05m

Tampa

Sat 6/13

7:45 am-12:40 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$398

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Sat 8/15

5:10 am-4:55 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Tampa

Fri 8/21

5:45 am-3:40 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$400

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Thu 5/28

10:29 am-6:19 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Tampa

Mon 6/1

5:54 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$409
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Thu 7/2

1:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$185

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Fri 7/10

5:05 pm-5:55 am

1 stop9h 50m

$185

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Deals found on 5/9

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Compare providers for flights from Oakland to Tampa

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 Oakland to Tampa in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Oakland, California-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Tampa 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 Oakland, California-Tampa 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 Oakland to Tampa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Tampa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Tampa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Tampa (average of $350). Flying from Oakland, California to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to Tampa?

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated May 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest from Oakland to Tampa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Tampa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Oakland, California to Tampa in 7h 10m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Oakland, California to Tampa is about 2379 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Oakland, California to Tampa round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Tampa, with prices starting at $288. You may be able to fly from Oakland, California to Tampa for 37% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Tampa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Tampa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Tampa 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 Oakland, California to Tampa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Tampa (average of $350). Flying from Oakland, California to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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 airline flying from Oakland to Tampa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland to Tampa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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