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Cheapest round-trip
$344
Typical prices: $559-$362
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Fri 5/22Sun 5/24
SFO - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$349
Typical prices: $641-$418
United Airlines
Mon 6/22Sat 6/27
SFO - TPA • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
Use Blue Express lanes at TPA for faster carry-on access.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tampa (SFO-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Tampa

Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 24
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8:56 am - 12:06 pm
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7:05 am - 7:34 pm
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15h 29m
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$344Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Fri, Jun 12
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10:15 pm - 11:39 am
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14h 48m
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$345Frontier
Fri, Jun 19 - Mon, Jun 22
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$346Frontier
Mon, Jun 29 - Sun, Jul 5
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20h 34m
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10:17 pm - 7:53 pm
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24h 36m
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$347Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 13
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29h 02m
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1:44 pm - 11:02 pm
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12h 18m
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$348Frontier
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
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7:00 am - 3:22 pm
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8:29 am - 11:07 am
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5h 38mnonstop
$349United Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 3
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15h 13m
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2:17 pm - 12:23 am
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$351Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Mon, Jun 15
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10h 24m
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8:02 pm - 10:28 am
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Mon, Jul 6 - Tue, Jul 14
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11h 32m
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15h 08m
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$354Frontier
Fri, May 22 - Sat, May 23
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tampa?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Tampa departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Tampa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Tampa, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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 $389 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $527 and $504 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, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$149
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Tampa

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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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Tampa was $149 for a one-way ticket and $342 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Tampa?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Francisco to Tampa. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Tampa?

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Tampa is Tampa.

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

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Tampa, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Tampa, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Tampa are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $465 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $395 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and TPA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $303 or less one-way and $435 or less round-trip.
  • 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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Tampa

 
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Sorry I didn't realize I was writing a review for each leg. Please see my previous review - it applies to the entire flight, not just a single leg.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

I was able to get the AA customer Service desk to put me on an earlier flight without any issues.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

Very disappointing. Flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and food options are very underwhelming even for first class seats (same food given to economy seats)

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Incoming flight was delayed, delaying boarding. It then took 30 mins to take off. Took 20 mins to get to a gate because they changed the gate last minute, crew weren’t ready so there was no one staffed to work the jet bridge. Boarding was so disorganized as is usual with American because everyone just stands around the gate regardless of boarding group.

I would have liked vegetarian and gluten free options for evening dinner time flight. I would have like a pillow on the international overnight flight . The veg wrap and oaten desert on the international flight was good

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

One of the worst travel experiences I've had. Had a flight scheduled with CVG to RSW on VLSWQX this morning departing at 5:30. Two individuals at the gate and one was in training. Not her fault but she didn't have the ability to check people in resulting in at least 15 families that didn't make it on the plane because they weren't checked into the system in time. When arriving at the airport to drop off our prepaid checked bags, the bag drop off agent asked if we could check our bags at the gate because of the long line. We said no problem so arrived at the gate by 5:00. They told those people that had previously paid for checked bags to stand off to the side while they let others that either didn't have a checked bag or their bag was already on the plan through. Realizing the gate workers had an issue, they either called for help or this lady showed up late for work as she didn't arrive until 5:15. The worker who had been there training the other individual and working diligently to make sure all passengers got on board. He even said that at one point all people that are currently in line are fine but asked the person in training to stand outside the ticketing area around 5:15 to notify any late travels that the flight was in boarding process and they arrrived too late. At that point, we're sill standing off to the side with our pre-paid checked bags patiently waiting. When the new lady arrived she couldn't have been more rude. It was an awful seen. Essentially they had asked for those without an assigned seat to board last, those with pre-paid checked bag stand off to the site and any traveling with a larger items that needed to be checked at the gate (such as a stroller), wait on the side. They realized that the flight needed to leave on time so the gate attendant shut the gate. So anyone without a seat assignment, those that had pre-checked bags, and the worst one I saw was a mother with two infant children was in line with use because she was asked to stand to the side because her stroller. When they shut the door to the plan they told her she could no longer get on. Her checked bags were already on the plane with her car keys in them, and the lady told her we couldn't accept anyone else on because the door was shut. She didn't even have a way to get home from the airport. Truely evil behavior. I've flown Frontier enough to know customer service is not a top priority in the company's mission, but this was an all-time low. I'm sending this after an 18 hour drive that our family just completed to Bonita Springs . I felt really bad for the lady being trained and the other individual trying to help, but when the new lady came to the gate she was truly one of the rudest individuals I've ever met. One lady had been there since 4am but because she didn't have an assigned seat they wouldn't let her on the plan.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

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