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$114+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — TPA
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Tue 3/31
Tue 4/7
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 March 1, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/299:25 am
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Tue 5/53:05 pm
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/26$248
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Sun 5/1010:57 am
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop7h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/165:54 pm
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/26$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Tue 4/286:35 am
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Tue 5/53:05 pm
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/26$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 4/2510:45 am
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Tue 4/281:10 pm
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/28$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Sat 11/75:05 pm
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop9h 56m
Delta
Sat 11/146:15 am
TPA
-
OAK
2 stops13h 17m
Delta
Deal found 2/25$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Thu 4/305:45 pm
OAK
-
TPA
2 stops13h 40m
Southwest
Sat 5/25:55 am
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/25$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/1110:45 am
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Sat 4/185:55 am
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/25$326
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 4/2810:57 am
OAK
-
TPA
1 stop7h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/59:36 am
TPA
-
OAK
1 stop27h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/27$331

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 March 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Southwest)

One-way from

$114
(CheapOair)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$436
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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 March 1, 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

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Tue 4/28

5:45 am-9:45 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Tampa

Tue 5/5

3:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$287

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Sat 4/25

5:55 pm-6:02 am

1 stop9h 07m

Tampa

Tue 4/28

5:15 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops9h 39m

$314

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Sat 4/11

10:45 am-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Tampa

Sat 4/18

5:55 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 25m

$326

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Sun 5/10

6:20 am-9:54 pm

2 stops36h 34m

Tampa

Sat 5/16

5:54 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$340

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Fri 4/24

8:55 pm-11:20 am

1 stop11h 25m

Tampa

Mon 4/27

6:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$347

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-11:30 pm

2 stops14h 30m

Tampa

Wed 5/6

6:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$395

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Thu 5/28

6:02 am-6:07 am

2 stops21h 05m

Tampa

Mon 6/1

5:54 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 51m

$428

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Thu 5/28

5:05 pm-5:47 am

1 stop9h 42m

Tampa

Mon 6/1

3:21 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops11h 36m

$429

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Wed 3/11

5:50 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Tampa

Sat 3/21

1:55 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$431

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Mon 4/20

5:04 pm-6:02 am

1 stop9h 58m

$129

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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 March.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Tampa (average of $128). Flying from Oakland, California to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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.

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 March 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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
4,303 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,303 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,371 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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 9h 07m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Oakland, California to Tampa is about 2379 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Tampa round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Tampa, with prices starting at $288. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $308 and $389, respectively. You may be able to fly from Oakland, California to Tampa for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Tampa (average of $128). Flying from Oakland, California to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 3 airlines flying from Oakland to Tampa

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 March 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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