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$132+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Tampa (SJC - 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — TPA
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Tampa

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/267:15 am
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop9h 56m
Delta
Wed 3/48:18 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop12h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/22:25 pm
SJC
-
TPA
2 stops12h 20m
Delta
Tue 3/107:30 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop10h 26m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/16:25 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop8h 15m
Delta
Wed 4/87:30 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop10h 27m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/1810:35 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop8h 22m
Delta
Wed 2/258:30 am
TPA
-
SJC
2 stops12h 08m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 4/27:57 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop7h 38m
Frontier
Thu 4/97:45 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop14h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$280
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 4/47:36 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Thu 4/97:45 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop14h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/27:15 am
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop9h 56m
Delta
Fri 3/68:18 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop12h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/171:57 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Wed 2/188:18 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop12h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$293
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/208:39 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop22h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/297:00 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop14h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/171:57 pm
SJC
-
TPA
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Fri 2/207:00 am
TPA
-
SJC
1 stop10h 56m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$301

Find flight deals from San Jose to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$245
(Delta)

One-way from

$132
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$300
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Tampa that are best for you.

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San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Mon 3/2

7:15 am-8:11 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Tampa

Tue 3/10

7:30 am-2:56 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$245

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Wed 4/8

7:15 am-8:13 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Tampa

Fri 4/24

7:40 am-3:01 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$245

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Wed 4/1

10:50 pm-9:55 am

1 stop8h 05m

Tampa

Wed 4/8

7:30 am-2:57 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$273

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Tue 2/17

1:57 pm-12:01 am

1 stop7h 04m

Tampa

Wed 2/18

8:18 am-5:38 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$293

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Sat 2/21

10:35 pm-9:57 am

1 stop8h 22m

Tampa

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$301

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Sat 2/21

10:35 pm-9:57 am

1 stop8h 22m

Tampa

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$301

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Wed 2/18

6:45 am-6:21 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Tampa

Thu 2/19

6:45 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$301

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Tue 2/17

10:35 pm-9:57 am

1 stop8h 22m

Tampa

Fri 2/20

7:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$301

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Mon 2/16

10:35 pm-8:57 am

1 stop7h 22m

Tampa

Fri 2/20

7:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$301

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Thu 2/19

6:30 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

Tampa

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$301

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose 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 San Jose to Tampa in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 San Jose, California-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Tampa

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Tampa. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Jose, California to Tampa is 59 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 San Jose, California to Tampa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Tampa (average of $128). Flying from San Jose, California to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Jose 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
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 San Jose, California to Tampa?

    Departing from San Jose, California to Tampa will take you 9h 56m. There are 2361 mi between San Jose, California and Tampa.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Jose, California to Tampa round-trip from $130. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $174, and Southwest, from $271. Frontier is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Tampa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $61. Users have also found prices from $107 and $135 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Tampa?

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Tampa (average of $128). Flying from San Jose, California to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Tampa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$271Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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