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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 199 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Tampa.183 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 183 €, select.

Tampa.199 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.

Tampa.216 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 216 €, select.

Tampa.218 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 218 €, select.

Tampa.219 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 219 €, select.

Tampa.219 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 219 €, select.

Tampa.281 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 281 €, select.

Tampa.304 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 304 €, select.

Tampa.305 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 305 €, select.

Tampa.305 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 305 €, select.

Tampa.305 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 305 €, select.

Tampa.305 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr, returning Thu, 8 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 305 €, select.

Tampa.305 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 305 €, select.

Tampa.305 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 305 €, select.

Tampa.305 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 305 €, select.

Tampa.305 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 305 €, select.

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

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

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San Francisco to Tampa: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	183 €
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	5 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	46

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

How many airports are there in Tampa?

There are 5 airports in Tampa: Tampa Peter O'Knight, Tampa International, St. Pete–Clearwater International, Lakeland, and Sarasota.

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Tampa is 183 €. 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 San Francisco International to Tampa?

5 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Tampa.

Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Tampa?

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

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

As of July 2026, there are 46 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Tampa.

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

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

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Tampa?

If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Tampa is Tampa International – which is 8.1 km away from the centre of Tampa. We've found flights into this airport from 183 €.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa?

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 Tampa 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 Tampa?

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

What’s the weather like in Tampa?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tampa, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in November. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 11°C. The rainiest month is August.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Tampa.

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

Expect to be in the air for 6 hours. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa.
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Tampa is three hours ahead of San Francisco.
With 16 flights a week between the two airports, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 08:22. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from SFO to TPA is with United Airlines at 23:20.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your SFO to Tampa flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Begin your journey at SFO and fly nonstop to Tampa International Airport (TPA). That will be your arrival point when searching for San Francisco International Airport to Tampa tickets.
Get on board with United Airlines. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa.
SFO is around 18 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
78% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

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

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Tampa flight is 82 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 183 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from SFO to Tampa if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Scoring cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the best prices across each month and walk away with an epic deal.
You don't need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from SFO to Tampa.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa.

Airports in Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is around 11 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near TPA:
Reserving your vehicle from Tampa International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from SFO to Tampa can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is around 32 kilometres from central Tampa. Following your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near PIE. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your SFO to Tampa flight:
Get the vehicle you prefer, not just what's left, by reserving your ride from PIE before your arrival. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially during peak travel times.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is located at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.

Best time to go to Tampa

December is the quietest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa, while March is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Tampa based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before booking a San Francisco International Airport to Tampa plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Tampa, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to Tampa in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

More about Tampa

When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tampa right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tampa:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. The Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens Tampa and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are essential stops on your Tampa itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Tampa. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 338 kilometres southeast of Tampa. No trip is complete without visiting Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.