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$98+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — TPA
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$195
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$98
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$300
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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 8, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/279:55 amSJC - TPA
1 stop9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/37:41 amTPA - SJC
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$195
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1012:45 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop7h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/178:30 amTPA - SJC
1 stop8h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$199
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:00 amSJC - TPA
1 stop13h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/48:50 amTPA - SJC
1 stop12h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/6$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 4/22:10 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Wed 4/81:10 pmTPA - SJC
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Mon 3/3012:23 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop6h 35mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/99:29 amTPA - SJC
1 stop7h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$226
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/315:35 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop25h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/69:29 amTPA - SJC
1 stop29h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 4/22:10 pmSJC - TPA
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Thu 4/96:40 amTPA - SJC
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$231
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Thu 2/511:15 amSJC - TPA
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Thu 2/123:45 pmTPA - SJC
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$235

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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

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-11:31 pm

1 stop13h 31m

Tampa

Wed 3/4

8:50 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 47m

$213

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Tue 2/17

8:05 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop24h 26m

Tampa

Mon 2/23

8:50 am-9:47 am

1 stop27h 57m

$213

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-11:31 pm

1 stop13h 31m

Tampa

Wed 2/25

8:50 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 47m

$213

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Tue 3/10

8:05 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop24h 26m

Tampa

Wed 3/18

9:29 am-11:46 am

1 stop29h 17m

$213

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Mon 3/2

7:14 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop25h 17m

Tampa

Mon 3/9

8:50 am-12:08 pm

1 stop30h 18m

$227

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Mon 3/16

12:45 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Tampa

Wed 3/18

9:29 am-11:46 am

1 stop29h 17m

$227

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Thu 4/2

2:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 20m

Tampa

Thu 4/9

6:40 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$231

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Thu 2/19

7:00 am-11:31 pm

1 stop13h 31m

Tampa

Mon 2/23

8:50 am-12:08 pm

1 stop30h 18m

$231

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Tue 3/10

10:24 am-11:31 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Tampa

Thu 3/19

9:29 am-11:46 am

1 stop29h 17m

$241

San JoseTampa

SJC - TPA

SJCTPA

San Jose

Thu 3/12

7:00 am-11:31 pm

1 stop13h 31m

Tampa

Wed 3/18

9:29 am-11:46 am

1 stop29h 17m

$241

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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
eDreamsPrice 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 San Jose, California-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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 2, 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 $231). 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 8, 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
4,250 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
9,142 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
11,097 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
3,060 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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 13h 31m. 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 $157. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $174, and American Airlines, from $272. Frontier is currently priced 58% 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 $138 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, 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 $231). 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$157Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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