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August 5 - August 11

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

TPA - San Francisco

$399

$242

Round trip

September 8 - September 15

Cheapest

TPA - San Francisco

$357

$242

Round trip

August 21 - September 12

TPA - San Francisco

$360

$247

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September 4 - September 12

TPA - San Francisco

$339

$247

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August 21 - September 4

TPA - San Francisco

$374

$247

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September 4 - September 28

TPA - San Francisco

$313

$247

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September 4 - September 22

TPA - San Francisco

$317

$247

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August 21 - September 14

TPA - San Francisco

$356

$247

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September 4 - September 14

TPA - San Francisco

$330

$247

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September 4 - September 30

TPA - San Francisco

$313

$247

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Insights for flights from Tampa to San Francisco

For cheap flights from Tampa to San Francisco, fares typically range from $282–$587, with a median of $360. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Francisco? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $234. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $256, and May presents a median of $269. These months tend to offer more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.
Most itineraries from Tampa to San Francisco are not direct flights. Only 7.8% of recent fares were for non-stop journeys, meaning that most itineraries connect at least once. For flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.
How long is the flight from Tampa to San Francisco? A typical journey from Tampa to San Francisco takes approximately 18h 1m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights involve at least one stopover.
The distance between Tampa and San Francisco is approximately 3845 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, indicating a significant but not extremely long travel distance.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Francisco

Regular price: $315 - $652

Prices for flights from Tampa to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Tampa to San Francisco is typically between $315 and $652. The current lowest deal is $242 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from August 5 to August 11.

now $242

Low $315

High $652

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from TPA to SFO is February, with a median price of $234. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $845. Prices are generally lower from February to September.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $234

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $845

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Direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco

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Last-minute flights going from Tampa to San Francisco

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$762

$399

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

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$686

$369

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TPA - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$754

$389

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Frontier Airlines

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$762

$389

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Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$743

$365

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Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$748

$379

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tampa to San Francisco

2 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 23

$755  →  $369

51%

4 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 23

$743  →  $365

51%

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$755  →  $379

50%

2 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 20

$762  →  $389

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to San Francisco

Tampa - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Tampa to San Francisco are below the typical level at $242.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Francisco, with a median price of $234.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 18h 1m.

Flights from Tampa to San Francisco typically take 18h 1m, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 7.8% being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Tampa to San Francisco appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International is a convenient option for flights from Tampa to San Francisco.

📍 ~10 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$242

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International is an alternative departure airport for your trip to San Francisco.

📍 ~25 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$379

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway to San Francisco and the wider Bay Area.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco city center (reachable by car, rail, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$242

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency and direct BART access to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$289

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a major international airport serving the South Bay, often with fewer weather delays.

📍 ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$288

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International offers a robust domestic route network, ideal for travelers in the northern and eastern metro areas.

📍 ~125 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$275

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for North Bay and Wine Country travelers, offering faster security.

📍 ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$388

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for southern coastal region travelers, providing a less crowded terminal.

📍 ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$311

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Tampa to San Francisco is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $247. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed a relatively low average price of $252. Prices tend to increase significantly when booking further out, with flights booked 14-27 days in advance averaging $479, and those booked 60+ days out averaging $526.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Tampa to San Francisco is considered to be $282 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $360. For travelers seeking greater value, prices above $587 are typically in the more expensive range. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day window.

Historically, February, April, and May have offered the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco. February typically sees a median price of $234, while April and May have median prices of $256 and $269, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $360, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.