Can I fly direct from Tampa to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco are historically infrequent, accounting for approximately 1.1% of all flights in the trailing 90 days. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This suggests that most routes between these two cities will involve at least one stop. While direct options exist, they are not a common offering for this route.

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

The typical direct flight time from Tampa to San Francisco is approximately 5 hours and 59 minutes, covering a distance of 3845 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to 10 hours and 46 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to direct routes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How much do direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco are only slightly more expensive than connecting flights, with a premium of approximately 1%. The median price for a direct flight was $464, while connecting flights had a median price of $458 in the trailing 90 days. Direct flights also represent a small portion of the available options, making up about 1.2% of all flights. This indicates that the cost difference for the convenience of a direct route is minimal.

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Tampa to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to San Francisco

For cheap flights from Tampa to San Francisco, the data indicates that July is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $369. Other budget-friendly options include September, where the median fare is $406, and February, with a median fare of $423. Planning your trip around these months could lead to more favorable pricing.

Right now, fares for flights from Tampa to San Francisco typically range from $370–$579, with a median of $453. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, as only 1.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect to include at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Tampa to San Francisco takes about 5h 59m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this route.

The distance between Tampa and San Francisco is approximately 3845 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, indicating a significant but not extremely long travel distance.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Francisco

Regular price: $261 - $512

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 $261 and $512. The current lowest deal is $143 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Feb 2-Feb 8.

now $143

Low $261

High $512

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from TPA to SFO is September, with a median price of $400. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $893. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $400

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $893

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

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, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$247

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$327

$248

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$248

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$258

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$265

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$327

$276

One-way

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

7 nights

Feb 2 - Feb 9

$302 → $136

55%

7 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 2

$288 → $135

53%

7 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 26

$282 → $141

50%

14 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 9

$268 → $135

50%

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Tampa - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares are near the typical level for this route, with a median price of $453.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically cheapest

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Francisco, with a median price of $369.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 59m

Direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco typically take 5 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $143

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $143 from Tampa to San Francisco via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Tampa to San Francisco are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$174

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is another departure choice for your trip to San Francisco.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$309

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$200

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative for its extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

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

💸 Flights from ~$196

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal window for booking flights from Tampa to San Francisco is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $460. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw average prices rise to $906, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in an average price of $1025. Prices across the trailing quarter indicate that planning ahead by at least a month can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Tampa to San Francisco is considered to be $370 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $453. Prices typically range, with 75% of fares observed being $579 or less. This threshold of $370 represents the lower end of prices seen in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, July has offered the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco, with a median price of $369. September also presented favorable prices, with a median of $406. February, while listed among the cheapest, had a median price of $423, which was also the most expensive month observed in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $453, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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Tampa to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Francisco

Regular price: $261 - $512

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 $261 and $512. The current lowest deal is $143 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Feb 2-Feb 8.

now $143

Low $261

High $512

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Francisco

September

Cheapest

Flights from $400

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $893

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

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, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$247

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$327

$248

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$248

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$258

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$265

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Francisco

Tampa (TPA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$327

$276

One-way

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

7 nights

Feb 2 - Feb 9

$302 → $136

55%

7 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 2

$288 → $135

53%

7 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 26

$282 → $141

50%

14 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 9

$268 → $135

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to San Francisco

Tampa - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares are near the typical level for this route, with a median price of $453.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically cheapest

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Francisco, with a median price of $369.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 59m

Direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco typically take 5 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $143

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $143 from Tampa to San Francisco via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Tampa to San Francisco are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$174

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is another departure choice for your trip to San Francisco.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$309

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$200

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative for its extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

San Francisco, United States

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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 near the typical level

July is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 5h 59m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $143

Deals are frequent 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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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?

How much do direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco cost compared to connecting flights?

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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 near the typical level

July is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 5h 59m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $143

Deals are frequent 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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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?