Can I fly direct from Tampa to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total. Historically, approximately 7.4% of flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

What's the flight time from Tampa to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Tampa to San Francisco has a median duration of 5 hours and 37 minutes, covering a distance of 3845 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time is considerably longer, averaging 10 hours and 47 minutes. These durations reflect historical travel times for this route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

Historically, good prices on flights from Tampa to San Francisco have been frequent. This route is classified as one with frequent deals. This assessment is based on pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days.

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Tampa to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to San Francisco

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Tampa to San Francisco, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $299–$628, with a median of $429. Currently, 22% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

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. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median of $256, and May, where the median fare is $269.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 7.4% of recent fares being direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco. For connecting itineraries, 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, including connections, takes approximately 18h 1m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Tampa and San Francisco is approximately 3845 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Francisco

Regular price: $220 - $379

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

The regular price range for this route is $220 to $379. The current lowest deal is $258 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20-Nov 10.

now $258

Low $220

High $379

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to San Francisco

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$593

$399

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$597

$325

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$490

$331

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$490

$348

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$605

$378

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$476

$313

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$597 → $325

46%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$605 → $378

38%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$578 → $354

39%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$520 → $314

40%

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Tampa - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Tampa to San Francisco are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $234

Historically, February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for flights from TPA to SFO.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 18h 1m

The median flight duration from Tampa to San Francisco is 18 hours and 1 minute.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 7.4% of recent flights from TPA to SFO are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $258

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines via kiwi for $258 is available from Oct 20-Nov 10.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Tampa to San Francisco appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$258

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub for flights to the San Francisco Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$258

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection to the city.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$315

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Sep 29

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$1,957

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Sep 12

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90% AI deal score

$2,141

$1,379

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From TPA

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Sep 11

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,171

$1,379

Save $792

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Business Class

From TPA

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Sep 15

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$2,026

$1,379

Save $647

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From TPA

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Sep 10

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$2,185

$1,456

Save $729

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Business Class

From TPA

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Nov 21

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,734

$1,249

Save $485

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Business Class

From TPA

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Nov 21

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,743

$1,249

Save $494

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Business Class

From TPA

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Sep 18

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,020

$1,379

Save $641

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Business Class

From TPA

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Sep 19

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,000

$1,379

Save $621

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Business Class

From TPA

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Sep 20

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,970

$1,379

Save $591

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Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Sep 21

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,991

$1,391

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Tampa to San Francisco are found when booking 7-13 days before departure, with an average price of $247. Prices for flights booked 0-6 days out are typically around $252. Booking 14-27 days in advance sees average prices rise to $479, and for flights booked 28-59 days ahead, the average price is $523. For those booking 60+ days in advance, the average price is $526.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Tampa to San Francisco is considered to be $299 or less. The median price for this route has been $429. Prices typically range, with 75% of prices observed being $628 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco, with a median price of $234. April also shows competitive pricing, with a median of $256. May is another month that has historically seen lower prices, with a median of $269. The annual median price for this route is $429, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Tampa to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to San Francisco

The distance between Tampa and San Francisco is approximately 3845 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Francisco

Regular price: $220 - $379

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

The regular price range for this route is $220 to $379. The current lowest deal is $258 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20-Nov 10.

now $258

Low $220

High $379

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Francisco

February

Cheapest

Flights from $234

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $845

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to San Francisco

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$593

$399

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$597

$325

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$490

$331

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$490

$348

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$605

$378

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$476

$313

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$597 → $325

46%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$605 → $378

38%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$578 → $354

39%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$520 → $314

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to San Francisco

Tampa - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Tampa to San Francisco are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $234

Historically, February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for flights from TPA to SFO.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 18h 1m

The median flight duration from Tampa to San Francisco is 18 hours and 1 minute.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 7.4% of recent flights from TPA to SFO are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $258

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines via kiwi for $258 is available from Oct 20-Nov 10.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Tampa to San Francisco appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$258

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub for flights to the San Francisco Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$258

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection to the city.

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,991

$1,391

Save $600

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Tampa to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco

Tampa to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Francisco

Direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to San Francisco

Tampa - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for prices as low as $234

Expect a median flight time of 18h 1m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $258

Deals appear frequently on this route

Tampa main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Sep 12

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Sep 15

Sep 10

Nov 21

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

What is a good price for a flight from Tampa to San Francisco?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

Can I fly direct from Tampa to San Francisco?

What's the flight time from Tampa to San Francisco?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

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Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Tampa to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Francisco

Direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to San Francisco

Tampa - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for prices as low as $234

Expect a median flight time of 18h 1m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $258

Deals appear frequently on this route

Tampa main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Sep 29

Sep 21

Sep 12

Sep 11

Sep 15

Sep 10

Nov 21

Nov 21

Sep 18

Sep 19

Sep 20

Sep 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Tampa to San Francisco?

What is a good price for a flight from Tampa to San Francisco?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco?