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Cheapest round-trip
$368
Typical prices: $287-$388
Frontier
Fri 8/14Sun 8/16
TPA - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$135
Typical prices: $173-$390
Frontier
Thu 10/1
TPA - SJC • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $289 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to San Jose (TPA-SJC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to San Jose 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 Tampa to San Jose

Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 16
Frontier Logo
10:40 pm - 1:17 pm
TPA
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SJC
17h 37m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:12 pm - 5:47 am
SJC
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TPA
12h 35m
1 stop
$368Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
Frontier Logo
10:40 pm - 1:17 pm
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SJC
17h 37m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:12 pm - 5:47 am
SJC
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TPA
12h 35m
1 stop
$368Frontier
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 10:05 am
TPA
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SJC
7h 20m
1 stop
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3:10 pm - 12:35 am
SJC
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TPA
6h 25m
1 stop
$372Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 15
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6:20 am - 1:15 pm
TPA
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SJC
9h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 12:35 am
SJC
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TPA
6h 25m
1 stop
$372Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Delta Logo
3:15 pm - 8:24 pm
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SJC
8h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:13 pm - 5:46 am
SJC
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TPA
9h 33m
1 stop
$377Delta
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 12:27 pm
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SJC
7h 42m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 6:01 am
SJC
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TPA
9h 51m
1 stop
$377Delta
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:05 pm - 10:41 pm
TPA
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SJC
7h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:58 pm - 11:20 pm
SJC
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TPA
7h 22m
1 stop
$377American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 12:08 pm
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SJC
10h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:18 pm
SJC
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TPA
7h 18m
1 stop
$377American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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5:11 pm - 10:56 pm
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SJC
8h 45m
1 stop
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5:06 pm - 4:08 pm
SJC
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TPA
20h 02m
1 stop
$377Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 10:56 pm
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SJC
8h 45m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 5:52 pm
SJC
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TPA
30h 32m
1 stop
$377Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Tampa to San Jose, California?

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to San Jose, California from Tampa usually cost between $287 and $388 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $368 on Frontier (Aug 14-Aug 16).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to San Jose, 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 Tampa to San Jose is September, where tickets cost $327 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $739 and $577 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to San Jose, 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 Tampa to San Jose, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% 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 season

November

Cheapest flight

$135
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 58% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Tampa to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to San Jose based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to San Jose

  • What is the luggage allowance on Alaska Airlines flights from Tampa to San Jose?

    Alaska Airlines allows passengers to carry one carry-on bag and one personal item per passenger onboard flights from Tampa to San Jose. The airline also allows passengers to check up to two bags. The maximum weight per checked bag is 50 lbs and the maximum dimensions are 62 linear inches. Oversized baggage and additional bags may incur extra fees.

  • What services are offered by Spirit Airlines to economy-class passengers on flights from Tampa to San Jose?

    Spirit Airlines does not offer in-flight entertainment, but passengers can bring their devices such as tablets, laptops, and smartphones to access the internet. The airline provides Wi-Fi onboard for a fee and passengers can purchase snacks and drinks on the flight for an additional fee.

  • What seat selection options are available on United Airlines flights from Tampa to San Jose?

    Standard economy seats are available to passengers for free on United Airlines flights. Passengers can select their preferred seat during the booking process or at check-in. United Airlines also offers Economy Plus seats with extra legroom. These seats are usually located in the front of the economy cabin or in the exit rows, offering more space for passengers.

  • What transit options are available from San Jose Airport (SJC) to the city center?

    Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) operates several bus services from San Jose Airport, including route 10 which travels to Santa Clara Transit Center. The journey time is around 30–45 minutes. Caltrain is a commuter rail service that connects San Jose Airport to San Francisco and Gilroy. Passengers can take the free VTA Airport Flyer shuttle from the airport to the Santa Clara Caltrain Station and then take the Caltrain to the desired destination. Caltrain fare varies based on the distance traveled.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to San Jose was $135 for a one-way ticket and $368 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Tampa and San Jose are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Tampa from Tampa and will be arriving at San Jose.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tampa to San Jose, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to San Jose are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $442 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $361 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Tampa to San Jose.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Jose from Tampa 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 Tampa to San Jose?

    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 San Jose with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and SJC 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 Tampa to San Jose?

    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 San Jose from Tampa 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 Tampa to San Jose

  • Flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Jose (SJC) have layovers in different cities depending on the airline you choose. Some common layovers for these flights include Atlanta (ATL), Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS), Dallas (DFW), Minneapolis (MSP), and Denver (DEN).
  • American Airlines permits parents to bring their FAA-approved car seat or harness for their child on board flights from Tampa to San Jose. The airline also provides a vast collection of in-flight movies, games, and TV shows that cater to children of different ages.
  • United Airlines offers cabin mobility aids such as aisle chairs, lift devices, and Transfer Slings to help passengers move around the cabin on flights from Tampa to San Jose. The airline offers in-flight assistance for passengers with special needs, including assistance with meal service, medication management, and using the restroom.
  • Frontier Airlines small pets on flights from Tampa to San Jose. The airline charges a fee for pets that travel in the cabin or as checked baggage and the fees vary depending on the type of pet and whether it is traveling in the cabin or as checked baggage.
  • Delta Air Lines offers flights from Tampa to San Jose and operates fuel-efficient engines that are designed to reduce fuel burn and emissions. The airline also encourages its pilots to use a single engine during taxiing, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to San Jose

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to San Jose. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4229 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

2.0 MediocreChristopher, Jul 2026
DEN - SJC
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Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

SW can't get their wifi right. I upgrade to insure wifi service but the last two trips had intermittent service. Not worth the extra costs.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

Flight was on time and the crew was very nice.

Flight was delayed for 1 hour. Otherwise it was a fairly normal Southwest experience

Main flight attendant made light of the delay and presented some humor to lighten the tempestuous situation. Delayed flight took off 2 hours after scheduled time.

More assistance and clarity for travelers with gate checking and lap children

Boarding was quick and i made my connection early due to early arrival time

We never made it on this flight because we missed our connection due to o delayed flight from Jackson.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

The WiFi was horrific. I fly delta often and love their (usually reliable and free) WiFi. On this flight it was intermittent and when it did connect was extremely slow. I couldn’t get any work done while I was on the flight which was extremely frustrating. I was also in the exit row seat where there is now immediate seat in front of you, so while the leg room was nice, I couldn’t even watch the TV when the internet wasn’t working. Finally, for the last 20 mins of the flight, the announcement indicator came on the TV screens and took them over, even though no announcement was being made. Really disappointed.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Comfort+ on delta was excellent room for a 6’4” male. No one issues. Staff was great. Flight was bumpy but the pilot did everything he could to make it comfortable. Internet went out half way through the flight. I am glad I didn’t pay for it. But that was a huge issue for users.

Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

Mechanical delay > Crew Time out. No communication to passengers. Crew time out was positioned as a surprise (even though it must have been know at the time of boarding that the crew would time out.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

Business class was very good, one of my best flights

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.

Flight was delayed and they gave up my seat on my connection, even when I could still make the flight

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

A more comfortable seat. Padding would be really helpful but I've read the airlines don't want customers to be satisfied with economy seats.

I tried to book a flight with Jet Blue. Your third party company hijacked my attempt with a website that looked like I was booking with Jet Blue. I realized it when I paid. I tried to cancel and was told by a man in India that there were no refunds. $735 stolen, Thanks Kayak!

My experience with JetBlue was fine BUT I am very upset with Kayak! JetBlue had delayed our scheduled departure by an hour and you NEVER notified me of the change. I did not hear directly from JetBlue because the trip was booked through Kayak, a mistake I will not repeat. Your reminder of the our trip last week still had the WRONG departure time. Our return trip has also changed, and again no notice from you.

My encounter with the entertainment services provided on board was moderate; the functionality of the Wi-Fi connection was either sluggish or nonoperational, while the display screens were antiquated and suffered from poor visibility. On the positive side, the cabin exuded a sense of expansiveness, and the crew exhibited amiable and accommodating behavior throughout the journey.

great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

no wifi and the aircraft was very old with tiny 4” screens.

JetBlue's check-in was great, but there was an in-flight flight attendant who was very rude and unkind. I didn't realize that the bathrooms were already locked 30 mins prior to landing and needed to use the restroom. Instead of politely asking me to return, she rudely told me, 'No, bathrooms are locked! Go back to your seat!' The flight was more than an hour delay, which made me almost miss my connecting flight. I understand the reasoning, but the action they took to get a hold of maintenance was time consuming. It took them so long to get a hold of maintenance and for maintenance to get started. Most importantly, my 3 checked baggages are missing! I'm writing this review 3 days after my arrival to the Philippines, and my 3 checked baggages, where my wedding dress is, are all missing!

My experience with Eva sir was good except the long walk in LA Lex, that was inconvenient for my age,

Long flight but food was good, with free pillow and blanket. CREW WAS GOOD.

They never came by to take empty cups or trash.

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