Cheap flights from San Francisco to Tampa from $199 SFO → TPA
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The cheapest return found recently is $199 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $235 with Alaska Airlines, 4 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $235, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $199, 12 Jan 2027 to 3 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $271 to $489
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $198 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $271 to $489.
Cheapest return found recently
$199
12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 · Frontier Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Leaves 12:35 p.m. · Return leaves 6:54 a.m. · 55 h 43 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 3 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$680
26 Dec – 28 Dec · United Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Leaves 10:55 p.m. · Return leaves 12:03 p.m. · 11 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$199 12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$198 12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $161 to $553.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 26 Dec to 12 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 22-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
61 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec – 28 Dec | $633 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $344 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 | $198 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $198.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$235
4 Apr 2027 · Alaska Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · 8 h 49 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$235 4 Apr 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 15 days, 3 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $135 to $235.
At $235, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.
15 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2027 | $235 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Francisco to Tampa
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 4 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Francisco to Tampa?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $367 | $281 | +84% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $522 | $350 | +162% | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $536 | $304 | +169% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $388 | $285 | +95% | 36 |
| 60–89 days | $200 | $161 | Cheapest seen | 26 |
| 90–179 days | $278 | $253 | +39% | 11 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 15 days of one-way prices, 3 Oct to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Oakland → Tampa
13 km from San Francisco
$292
$93 more than flying from San Francisco
12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 · OAK → TPA · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
San Jose → Tampa
67 km from San Francisco
$340
$141 more than flying from San Francisco
12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 · SJC → TPA · out 1 stop, back 3 stops
found 2 days ago
San Francisco → Orlando
124 km from Tampa
$373
$174 more than flying to Tampa
28 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 · SFO → MCO · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Sacramento → Tampa
121 km from San Francisco
$819
$620 more than flying from San Francisco
22 Nov – 28 Nov · SMF → TPA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Francisco → Orlando
124 km from Tampa
$129
$106 less than flying to Tampa
7 Jan 2027 · SFO → MCO · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Oakland → Tampa
13 km from San Francisco
$256
$21 more than flying from San Francisco
4 Apr 2027 · OAK → TPA · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
San Jose → Tampa
67 km from San Francisco
$266
$31 more than flying from San Francisco
4 Apr 2027 · SJC → TPA · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Sacramento → Tampa
121 km from San Francisco
$270
$35 more than flying from San Francisco
3 Jan 2027 · SMF → TPA · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Stockton → Tampa
104 km from San Francisco
$319
$84 more than flying from San Francisco
3 Jan 2027 · SCK → TPA · 2 stops
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Tampa?
The cheapest return found recently is $199 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 to 3 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $198 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 to 3 Feb 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $271 to $489.
How much is a one-way flight from San Francisco to Tampa?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $235 with Alaska Airlines, 4 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tampa?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $198, 12 Jan 2027 to 3 Feb 2027, found 8 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Tampa?
In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Tampa?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $680 with United Airlines, 26 Dec to 28 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tampa?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 4 Apr 2027, takes 8 h 49 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tampa?
Between 26 Dec and 12 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work