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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Tampa flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Tampa.

Flights from San Francisco to Tampa usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $238 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $471 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• San Diego (SAN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections

San Diego (SAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the San Francisco to Tampa route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $398 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $501, a difference of $103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Tampa route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Tampa flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 12:32 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 4:17 am.

The flight takes about 5h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $457. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tampa takes 5h 17m, covering 2,387 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $328 to $2,874. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $191, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is the only airline operating San Francisco to Tampa flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 19m, compared with 7h 31m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 40m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Tampa is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Priceless
· Hertz
· Thrifty
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tampa range from $369 to $578, with an average of $457 over the past 12 months. Anything below $369 counts as a good deal.