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$287+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to Tampa (SBP - 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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — TPA
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Tampa

Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:00 amSBP - TPA
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/294:17 pmTPA - SBP
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$650

Find flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$343
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$287
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$530
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Luis Obispo

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San Luis ObispoTampa

SBP - TPA

SBPTPA

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 1/10

3:41 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop25h 56m

Tampa

Tue 1/13

9:00 am-4:34 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$343

San Luis ObispoTampa

SBP - TPA

SBPTPA

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 2/17

12:19 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Tampa

Fri 2/20

8:50 am-11:39 am

1 stop29h 49m

$343

San Luis ObispoTampa

SBP - TPA

SBPTPA

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 2/17

10:05 am-11:53 pm

2 stops10h 48m

Tampa

Fri 2/20

5:50 am-12:06 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$391

San Luis ObispoTampa

SBP - TPA

SBPTPA

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 1/10

6:05 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Tampa

Tue 1/13

12:24 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 33m

$456

San Luis ObispoTampa

SBP - TPA

SBPTPA

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 12/30

7:07 pm-5:33 am

1 stop7h 26m

$287

San Luis ObispoTampa

SBP - TPA

SBPTPA

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 12/30

7:03 am-9:48 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$332

San Luis ObispoTampa

SBP - TPA

SBPTPA

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 12/30

3:55 pm-5:02 am

3 stops58h 07m

$648

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Deals found on 12/14

Compare providers for flights from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Tampa in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Luis Obispo-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Luis Obispo-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Luis Obispo-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-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 Luis Obispo-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to Tampa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Tampa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Tampa (average of $245). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 December 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Luis Obispo to Tampa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,453 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,453 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,453 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,453 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,453 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Tampa?

    A quick flight from San Luis Obispo to Tampa can take about 10h 48m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $391. San Luis Obispo and Tampa are separated by a distance of 2282 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Tampa round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($276), United Airlines ($276), and Alaska Airlines ($297) offers the cheapest pricing from San Luis Obispo to Tampa. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Tampa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Tampa (average of $245). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 2 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Tampa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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