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$110+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa (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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TPA
May 1 — May 81
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/72:12 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop13h 10m
Frontier
Wed 5/1310:54 pm
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$196
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 5/302:12 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop13h 10m
Frontier
Thu 6/410:53 pm
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop17h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/2211:00 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Sat 5/97:03 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop10h 06m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 4/2611:00 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop7h 53m
Delta
Sat 5/95:26 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1310:29 am
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop17h 06m
Frontier
Thu 4/166:15 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop16h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 4/2611:00 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop6h 52m
Delta
Fri 5/87:02 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 07m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/291:45 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Sat 5/23:35 pm
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/242:50 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Fri 5/85:00 am
TPA
-
SJC
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/96:25 am
SJC
-
TPA
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Wed 5/134:20 pm
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/30$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/208:55 am
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Wed 4/225:05 pm
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/30$280
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Fri 6/52:12 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop13h 10m
Frontier
Sat 6/1310:53 pm
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop17h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$281
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1010:23 pm
SFO
-
TPA
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Tue 4/148:44 am
TPA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$306

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$196
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$110
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$455
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Tampa flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Tampa flights.
From San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Mon 4/20

10:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Tampa

Wed 4/29

12:30 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$280

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Wed 6/3

9:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop8h 45m

Tampa

Wed 6/10

6:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$289

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Wed 4/22

1:45 pm-12:26 am

1 stop7h 41m

Tampa

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$345

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Thu 5/7

8:05 pm-6:20 am

1 stop7h 15m

Tampa

Sat 5/9

7:03 am-2:09 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$345

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Mon 4/20

12:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops8h 45m

Tampa

Wed 4/22

5:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$366

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Thu 5/28

7:00 am-6:07 am

1 stop20h 07m

Tampa

Mon 6/1

5:54 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$369

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Wed 4/29

9:25 am-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Tampa

Wed 5/6

1:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$369

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Mon 4/27

11:55 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Tampa

Mon 5/4

6:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$369

OaklandTampa

OAK - TPA

OAKTPA

Oakland

Thu 5/28

5:05 pm-5:47 am

1 stop9h 42m

Tampa

Mon 6/1

7:02 am-4:25 pm

2 stops12h 23m

$374

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Thu 6/18

7:11 pm-5:45 am

1 stop7h 34m

Tampa

Wed 6/24

7:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$390

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa (average of $128). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from XIH to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 1, 2026.

The most flights from zzXIH to TPA are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 April 1, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 4.9 mi from the city center, Tampa (TPA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Tampa from San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How popular is this San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa?

    Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa in about 7h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 26m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2361 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa one-way?

    $61 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $85 and $123, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa on time: Virgin Australia (94%), United Airlines (91%), Air New Zealand (90%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa is generally $903, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $177. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Tampa), you can expect to pay $237 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa (average of $128). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Tampa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$142Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$270Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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