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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Tampa, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Tampa, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Tampa (SFO-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Tampa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Tampa

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Tampa.
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Virgin Australia Logo
SFO-TPA
5h 13mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
TPA-SFO
5h 28mdirect
Virgin Australia
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Air New Zealand Logo
SFO-TPA
5h 13mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
TPA-SFO
5h 38mdirect
Air New Zealand
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United Airlines Logo
SFO-TPA
5h 13mdirect
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TPA-SFO
5h 23mdirect
United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Tampa

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.


Alaska Airlines' 20-minute baggage guarantee offers 2,500 bonus miles if delayed.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Tampa is January, where tickets cost £298 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £456 and £441 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Tampa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Tampa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Tampa

Low season

September

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Tampa

  • What can I do while waiting on my plane to leave the San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    The San Francisco Airport has many things for passengers to enjoy. There is a museum with art, culture, historical, and scientific exhibits. It is located in the MLK terminal. In the international terminal, there is also an aviation museum and library where you can learn about aircraft and more.

  • Where can I eat at these two airports?

    At the San Francisco Airport (SFO), there is a tapas restaurant, a Mexican bar, and a grill. While you're at the Tampa Airport (TPA), you can grab a quick bite from Chick-fil-A or Wendy's, or you can enjoy a sit-down meal at the Hard Rock Cafe or P.F. Chang's.

  • Is it easy to get around the Tampa Airport (TPA)?

    Although the Tampa Airport is quite large, its automated people mover system (known as SkyConnect) makes it easy to get from one concourse to another. The tram also stops at other parts of the airport such as the rental car center, parking garages, and parking lots.

  • How far is the Tampa airport from the city and other popular tourist destinations?

    The Tampa Airport is just 17min from downtown Tampa. It is also a short drive from other towns like Citrus Bay (22min), Clearwater (45min), and Treasure Island (45min). There is an area bus that goes from the Tampa Airport to downtown Tampa and other neighborhoods such as the Coquina Key neighborhood and the Tinney Park neighborhood. You can also take the bus to downtown St. Petersburg and Gulfport. It picks up passengers at the rental car center.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Tampa?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Tampa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Tampa?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Tampa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Tampa?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Tampa.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Tampa?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Tampa on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Tampa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Tampa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Tampa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Tampa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Tampa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tampa from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Tampa

  • If you have a really late flight or should your flight back to San Francisco be delayed, the Tampa Airport (TPA) has its own hotel. It rents rooms during the day or at night. Other amenities that you can enjoy while staying at the Tampa Marriott Hotel include an outdoor pool and onsite dining.
  • Your flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) might include a layover in another city like Las Vegas, Detroit, Salt Lake City, or Denver. This could be a quick stop of about 30min or for a full day (24h) layover.
  • Several rental car agencies have offices at the Tampa Airport (TPA). This includes Enterprise, Hertz, Budget, and Alamo. There are on-site car rental offices but some are off-site. For the off-site locations, you can take the tram there.
  • Get dropped off at the San Francisco Airport (SFO) for your travels. You can get dropped off curbside for convenience. Curbside check-in and baggage assistance are offered at the San Francisco Airport. If you need a little extra time, there is a dropoff lane at the Domestic Parking Garage at the airport.
  • Along with information boards that show lists of arrival and departure flights, the Tampa Airport (TPA) has an information kiosk. It is located in the main terminal on the third floor. At this kiosk, you can talk with someone who can help you find your way around the airport, find places to eat, and catch the bus into the city.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Tampa?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Tampa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Tampa

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Tampa to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Tampa

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