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Flight deals from Tampa to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $305. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

San Francisco.$287 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $287, select.

San Francisco.$305 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $305, select.

San Francisco.$309 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.

San Francisco.$350 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.

San Francisco.$350 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.

San Francisco.$364 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.

San Francisco.$365 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $365, select.

San Francisco.$378 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.

San Francisco.$424 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.

San Francisco.$477 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $477, select.

San Francisco.$485 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $485, select.

San Francisco.$506 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.

San Francisco.$506 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.

San Francisco.$506 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.

San Francisco.$506 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.

San Francisco.$506 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Apr, returning Mon, 12 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tampa to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Tampa to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Tampa to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Tampa to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$287
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	5 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airline	Virgin Australia
Average flights per week	47

Finding cheap flights from Tampa to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Tampa to San Francisco International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Tampa to San Francisco International is $287. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Tampa to San Francisco International?

5 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Tampa to San Francisco International.

Which airlines fly direct from Tampa to San Francisco International?

Virgin Australia, United and Air New Zealand fly direct from Tampa to San Francisco International.

How many flights are there a week from Tampa to San Francisco International?

As of August 2026, there are 47 flights per week flying from Tampa to San Francisco International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Francisco International?

The cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Francisco International is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, 26 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to San Francisco International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to San Francisco?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know

Tampa's main airport is Tampa International Airport (TPA). Check out your departure options from this terminal when searching for your flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours. That's the average time for a direct Tampa to San Francisco International Airport flight.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Tampa. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco.
The most popular route is from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), with 16 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from TPA to SFO is the 7am United Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 7:17pm with United Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Tampa to SFO.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like March? Popular periods (like Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa International Airport (TPA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from TPA, you can catch a direct flight from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport with United Airlines.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between TPA and SFO is United.
With an impressive 86.18% of services landing on schedule, United is the most punctual carrier on this route.
The journey from central Tampa to TPA takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Tampa International Airport:
78% of flights leaving from Tampa International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

You can arrive at PIE from the centre of Tampa in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Tampa to SFO flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77%.
The address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.

About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Tampa to San Francisco International Airport flight.

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

From San Francisco International Airport, central San Francisco is around 21 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

$143 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport. A return flight starts at $287. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Tampa to SFO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Tampa to San Francisco International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Tampa to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when prices go down.
Bag the best deal on a flight from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

July is the busiest month for flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Visit San Francisco in December for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Tampa to SFO plane ticket departing in September if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Francisco to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).

More about San Francisco

Start your San Francisco trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in San Francisco when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Golden Gate Bridge followed by Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.

Explore more of the United States

San Francisco will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres east of San Francisco, a trip to Fresno will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Sacramento is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 129 kilometres northeast of San Francisco. No journey is complete without experiencing California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum.