Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Tampa from $266 SJC → TPA
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The cheapest return found recently is $340 with Alaska Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $266 with Alaska Airlines, 4 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $266, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $340, 12 Jan 2027 to 3 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $445 to $573
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $340 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $445 to $573.
Cheapest return found recently
$340
12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Leaves 7:07 a.m. · Return leaves 6:54 a.m. · 37 h 13 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 3 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$340 12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $283 to $601.
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
4 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec – 28 Dec | $550 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $596 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 | $340 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back 3 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $340.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$266
4 Apr 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Leaves 7:05 a.m. · 8 h 24 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$266 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 10 days, 8 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $257 to $266.
At $266, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.
10 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 | $266 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → 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 Jose 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 Jose to Tampa?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 45% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 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 | $521 | $482 | +83% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $601 | $489 | +112% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $579 | $383 | +104% | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $450 | $394 | +59% | 38 |
| 60–89 days | $343 | $312 | +21% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $284 | $283 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 10 days of one-way prices, 8 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
San Francisco → Tampa
67 km from San Jose
$199
$141 less than flying from San Jose
12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 · SFO → TPA · out 2 stops, back 3 stops
found 2 days ago
Oakland → Tampa
61 km from San Jose
$292
$48 less than flying from San Jose
12 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 · OAK → TPA · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
San Jose → Orlando
124 km from Tampa
$505
$165 more than flying to Tampa
28 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 · SJC → MCO · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Sacramento → Tampa
142 km from San Jose
$819
$479 more than flying from San Jose
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 → Tampa
67 km from San Jose
$235
$31 less than flying from San Jose
4 Apr 2027 · SFO → TPA · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Oakland → Tampa
61 km from San Jose
$256
$10 less than flying from San Jose
4 Apr 2027 · OAK → TPA · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
San Jose → Orlando
124 km from Tampa
$267
$1 more than flying to Tampa
18 Dec · SJC → MCO · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Sacramento → Tampa
142 km from San Jose
$270
$4 more than flying from San Jose
3 Jan 2027 · SMF → TPA · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Stockton → Tampa
85 km from San Jose
$319
$53 more than flying from San Jose
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 Jose to Tampa?
The cheapest return found recently is $340 with Alaska Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 to 3 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $445 to $573.
How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Tampa?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $266 with Alaska Airlines, 4 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Tampa?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $340, 12 Jan 2027 to 3 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Tampa?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 45% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Tampa?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 4 Apr 2027, takes 8 h 24 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Tampa?
Between 26 Dec and 12 Jan 2027, Southwest Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Alaska Airlines on 1.
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