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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tampa to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Tampa to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Tampa to San Francisco, 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 Francisco is February, where tickets cost £220 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £423 and £398 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Tampa to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Tampa to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 68 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Tampa and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Tampa to San Francisco.
There is just one airline that flies from Tampa to San Francisco direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is £82.

How many flights are there between Tampa and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Tampa and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 5h 43m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Tampa and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Tampa to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Tampa at 08:07 and will be landing in San Francisco at 10:59.

What’s the latest departure time from Tampa to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Tampa to San Francisco jets off at 18:35 and lands at 21:27.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Tampa to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

April
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.

When to book flights from Tampa to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to San Francisco 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 Tampa to San Francisco

  • Where can I sleep at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    FreshenUp in the International Terminal offers nap rooms you can rent by the hour. The establishment is on Level G landside, and the rooms come equipped with a bed, desk, mirror, and free Wi-Fi. Showers are available at an additional cost. You can also stay at the Grand Hyatt at SFO, a hotel within airport grounds. To get to the hotel, you’ll have to take the AirTrain.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer family services?

    If you’re traveling with an infant, nursing rooms are available at SFO in Terminals 1 and 2. Just look out for the nursery and family restroom signs. You can also rent baby items, including strollers and car seats, from Cloud of Good at SFO. Just order online, and you’ll pick them up after your flight. SFO has also provided kid’s play areas for the older kids. You’ll find the play areas around Gates 22, 54A, 58B, 62, 87A, and Boarding Areas D and E.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer accessible services?

    SFO has provided barrier-free access by providing ramps throughout the public areas for easy access and elevators for getting to other levels. The airport has also provided companion care and accessible restrooms for people in wheelchairs. TTY telephones have been provided at the airport for the hard of hearing. SFO has audio and visual paging and screens throughout the airport. Tactile guide paths, braille-coded elevator buttons, and Aira services have been provided for low-vision passengers.

  • What are the transport options from San Francisco International Airport?

    The BART is an efficient way of getting downtown or connecting to the CalTrain network. BART serves SFO, and you can board these trains at the International Terminal around Boarding Area G. SamTrans public buses also serve SFO. They operate three routes from SFO to San Mateo County and various parts of San Francisco. You can board these buses at the courtyards outside Terminals 2, 3, and the International Terminal. Taxis are available outside the arrivals area of all terminals, and you can pick up rental cars from the rental car center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline.

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

    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 Francisco from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tampa to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to Tampa? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £204 or less one-way.
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) comprises the Main Terminal and four smaller terminals, A, C, E, and F. The airport has provided the SkyConnect monorail for easy movement around the airport complex, as it connects all terminals to the garages and rental car center.
  • Pets are welcome to travel through TPA. TPA has provided four outdoor pet relief areas outside the Main Terminal on the baggage level and at least one indoor relief area in the four airsides, A, C, E, and F.
  • Delta and American Airlines have premium lounges at TPA for relaxing before your flight. Delta’s lounge is members-only, while the AA lounge you can access with your flight ticket and paying at the door. The Delta lounge is around Gate 68, and the AA lounge is around Gate 85.
  • Around 1,327 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Tampa to San Francisco. Book your flight with Frontier Airlines or American Airlines to fly more sustainably, as they offer flights that emit 56% and 52% less carbon per passenger.
  • SunTrust Bank runs a full-service branch at TPA. They offer banking, ATM, and currency exchange services and keep regular banking hours. You’ll find the bank at the Tampa Airport Marriott.
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Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top airline flying from Tampa to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to San Francisco. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tampa to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11159 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.2Comfort
8.1Crew
6.7Food
Airline reviews

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

4.0 OkayManh, Apr 2024SAN - SFO
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Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

My experience is based on one crew member. I had found my seat and sat down but there was a gentleman to claimed to the flight attendant I was in his seat. She then came to me and curtly said, "I need your ticket!" No hi, no excuse me may I see your boarding pass? NOTHING! I was taken aback by her attitude and she repeated herself, "your ticket?!?!" I calmly responded with ok, here you go. Only to discover the gentleman was looking at the wrong boarding pass. She gave me back my ticket with no apology. She then was curt with another man who was putting his coat in the overhead bin, already helped by another flight attendant who said it was fine. She realizes it's ok and then asks him if he drinks. The look on the man's face was priceless. She said she was going to comp him drinks. He gets offered a comp drink for a coat as well as an apology, and I got no apology.

Flight cancelled because of the grounded 737s. United was good about it and got us onto a later Alaska Airlines flight to Oakland (not San Francisco as originally intended). Had to go through security again and my wife dropped her MacBook Pro, which broke, a $2,500 whoopsie. But we made it home.

Delays, excuses, delays, and more delays. This company is BROKEN.

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