$104 Cheap Flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Popular airlines from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $104 for one-way flights and $184 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Sat, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 14
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$184 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Fri, Nov 14, priced at $184 found 5 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$185 Roundtrip, just found
$185
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $185 just found
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 15
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$208 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 14 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $208 found 16 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 8
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$216 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$216
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $216 found 13 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 7
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$218 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Fri, Nov 7, priced at $218 found 11 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$222 Roundtrip, just found
$222
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 14 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $222 just found
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 3
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$229 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$229
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $229 found 1 day ago
United
Tue, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 5
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$241 Roundtrip, just found
$241
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $241 just found
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 5
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$246 Roundtrip, just found
$246
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $246 just found
American Airlines
Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
TPA
Tampa
SFO
San Francisco
$281 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from Tampa to San Francisco, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $281 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 - $366 per traveler.

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. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $537
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $537
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $544
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $544
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
$183
Distance
2388 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 25 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 $104 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.

 

*Terms apply.

 

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?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $104 or cheap return flight from $184 from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
November is the most affordable month to fly from TPA to SFO. Avoiding peak travel times is often the key to landing a great deal.
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 Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Expedia's filter tool lets you easily compare airlines, flight times and fares all in one place. Tailor the search to your trip, then sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find out which carrier offers the cheapest TPA to SFO flight.
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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