Can I fly direct from Tampa to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options, accounting for 7.4% of routes in the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

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 travel time increases to 10 hours and 47 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for travelers on this journey.

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 where deals appear regularly. Travelers can often find competitive fares when planning their trips between these two cities, based on observed trends over a 30-day window.

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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: $219 - $392

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

The regular price range for flights from Tampa to San Francisco is between $219 and $392. The current lowest deal is $220 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 6-Oct 26.

now $220

Low $219

High $392

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%

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

February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($234), April ($256), and May ($269) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 18h 1m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 7.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is an option for direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Tampa to San Francisco appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

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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89% AI deal score

$2,123

$1,391

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From TPA

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Sep 25

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,059

$1,391

Save $668

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From TPA

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Sep 21

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,061

$1,399

Save $662

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From TPA

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Sep 26

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,035

$1,424

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From TPA

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Nov 21

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,708

$1,308

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From TPA

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Nov 21

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,729

$1,308

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Nov 21

San Francisco, United States

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Nov 21

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,684

$1,308

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From TPA

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Sep 29

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

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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 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $247. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed a competitive average price of $252. Prices typically increase significantly for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 14-27 days out 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 was considered to be $299 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $429. Prices above $628 were observed in the higher end of the market. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, February has offered some of the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco, with a median price of $234. April and May also presented competitive prices, with median fares of $256 and $269, respectively. The annual median price for this route was $429, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings compared to the overall average.

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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: $219 - $392

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

The regular price range for flights from Tampa to San Francisco is between $219 and $392. The current lowest deal is $220 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 6-Oct 26.

now $220

Low $219

High $392

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

February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($234), April ($256), and May ($269) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 18h 1m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 7.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is an option for direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Tampa to San Francisco appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

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

87% AI deal score

$1,978

$1,424

Save $554

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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

February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

The median flight duration is 18h 1m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

United Airlines offers direct flights

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 25

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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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More routes from Tampa

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

February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

The median flight duration is 18h 1m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

United Airlines offers direct flights

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 15

Sep 23

Sep 20

Sep 25

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Sep 26

Nov 21

Nov 21

Nov 21

Nov 21

Sep 29

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?