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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tampa & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SJC
Destination airport IATA code
TPA
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
8 hours 20 mins

Tampa TPA Flight Information

Traveling From
San Francisco
Origin Airport IATA Code
SJC
Traveling To
Tampa
Destination Airport IATA Code
TPA
Number of Airlines Serving
3
Available Airlines
Distance
3844 km
Direct Flight Time
11 19
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between San Francisco and Tampa?
A direct flight between San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) and Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) means extra time for adventure and fun once you’ve reached your destination. You’ll find 1 airlines travelling this route nonstop, including United Airlines, which is one of the most popular.
How long is a direct flight from San Francisco to Tampa?
From the moment you leave San Francisco to the second you skid to a halt in Tampa, you’ll have travelled 2,400 miles over an average of 5 hours and 10 minutes. With a nonstop flight, you’ll get your much-anticipated holiday off to a worry-free start.
What are the best airports for San Francisco to Tampa flights?
As there are numerous ways to fly from San Francisco to Tampa, we thought you might like to know which routes are the most frequently flown:

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 544 flights per week
  • SJC to Tampa Airport - 212 flights per week
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) to Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 154 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Tampa?
After fantastic airline food? Or great service? While you’ll find multiple airlines travelling from San Francisco to Tampa, picking one of these quality air carriers will ensure you begin your getaway on the right track.

  • Southwest Airlines with 1,301 flights every month.
  • Delta with 1,037 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 942 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 855 flights every month.
  • JetBlue with 438 flights every month.
  • Alaska Airlines with 212 flights every month.

How many flights are there from San Francisco to Tampa?
A world of wonder and fun awaits in Tampa. Get your adventure underway by choosing from one of the 78 flights which operate daily from San Francisco to Tampa.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Tampa 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tampa, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between San Francisco to Tampa is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from San Francisco to Tampa  

Every day between San Francisco and Tampa, 5 flights from 3 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 11hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 3844 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from San Francisco to Tampa — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from San Francisco to Tampa to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5303 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL
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Hotel Haya

Hotel Haya

4 out of 5
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens

2.5 out of 5
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Marriott Tampa Westshore

Marriott Tampa Westshore

3.5 out of 5
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.