$140 Cheap Flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheap Flights from Tampa to San Francisco (TPA-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $140 for one-way flights and $229 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Thu, Nov 20 - Wed, Dec 3
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$229 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$229
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Wed, Dec 3, priced at $229 found 2 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Thu, Nov 20 - Wed, Dec 3
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$262 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$262
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Wed, Dec 3, priced at $262 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 20
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$268 Roundtrip, just found
$268
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 19 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Wed, Aug 20, priced at $268 just found
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 24
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$274 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$274
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $274 found 2 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 4
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$275 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $275 found 1 hour ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 1
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$276 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $276 found 6 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 2
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$279 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$279
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Fri, Oct 24 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Sun, Nov 2, priced at $279 found 4 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Tue, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 29
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$280 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$280
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $280 found 10 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Nov 1
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$281 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Sat, Nov 1, priced at $281 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 20
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$282 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $282 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $138 - $453 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near San Francisco

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $285
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $285
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $323
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $323
Flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Tampa Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$228
Distance
2388 mi
Average flight time
5 hours 32 mins

Tampa to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Tampa to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Tampa to San Francisco are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Tampa to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Tampa to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Tampa to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Tampa to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $140 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Tampa to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Tampa to San Francisco airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Cheap round-trip fares from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) start from $257. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a United flight leaving TPA on August 1 2025 and touching down at SFO. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from TPA to SFO?
The cheapest flights from TPA to SFO are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Hop on a nonstop flight with United Airlines and go straight from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from TPA to SFO?
Currently, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from TPA to SFO is United. You can take off on this route from $189. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from TPA on October 18 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
On average, you'll only find 1 nonstop flight taking off from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) each day. If this doesn't fit your plans, think about flights with layovers. Simply filter your search results on Expedia to include one stop or more to find a better alternative.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
More people fly between TPA and SFO at 6 PM than at any other time of day. Rather skip the crowds? Travel outside of rush hours and there's a chance you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from TPA to SFO?
If you fly on a Friday, you'll get the widest range of options for flights from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the earliest flight from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The first flight of the day departing from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) is at around 8:45AM UTC-5. Hop on this flight and you'll touch down at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at approximately 11:48AM UTC-8. The entire trip takes 6h 3m.
How long does it take to fly from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The average flight duration from TPA to SFO is 6 hours and 4 minutes, covering a distance of 2,400 mi.
What airline has the least delays from TPA to SFO?
With 80% of flights typically arriving on time, United Airlines has the best on-time performance for direct flights from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). To monitor your flight status and receive notifications if anything changes, use the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To land at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) on time, pick a flight that leaves Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA)?
Compare your flight options from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). This is the only airport in San Francisco you can touch down at if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Booking your flight from TPA to SFO just before your trip is generally more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your travel times and dates, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a TPA to SFO flight and hotel package?
Booking a TPA to SFO flight and hotel package tends to be cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip in one place. Pick from our impressive range of hotels and then add car rentals, activities and flights to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
In most instances, you can reschedule or cancel your TPA to SFO flight. However, additional fees may apply, especially if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's guidelines and fees on flight changes, or if you need more information, go to our Customer Service portal.

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