On this page, you can find and buy plane tickets from Tampa to San Francisco. This route covers 3,863 km, with a flight frequency of about 2 flights per week. Find out how to get to the airport of departure and choose a convenient way to get from the airport to San Francisco after landing.
Flights on this route are operated by United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia. Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the price chart and low price calendar below to find the best deal.
The table shows direct flights Tampa → San Francisco on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 5 h 20 min. Regular flights are operated by United Airlines, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand. Departures from Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport airports, arrivals at San Francisco International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Tampa — San Francisco by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 460 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 905 in n. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
The climate at the destination is temperate. The warmest months are August and September, with daytime temperatures reaching 24.4°C, while the coolest and rainiest period is December and January, when rainfall exceeds 100 mm.
Flight costs vary significantly throughout the year. The most affordable tickets are offered in October starting AED 460 and in November starting AED 462, while the price peak occurs in March, when the ticket cost starts AED 905.
The optimal time for a trip is October: the weather remains comfortable and dry, and prices are at their lowest. We recommend avoiding bookings for March due to the sharp seasonal increase in flight costs.
There are 3 airlines operating on the route between Tampa and San Francisco, including major carriers United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia. Direct flights are limited, so most options involve connections. You can find details on the schedule and specific days of the week in the interactive airline list below.
Flights Tampa — San Francisco depart from Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and arrive at San Francisco International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate direct flight time is about 4 hours and 30 minutes, based on a distance of 3,863 km and average aircraft speed.
Flights on this route are operated by United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia.
Yes, direct flights exist, but their frequency is low—about 2 departures per week.
Airfare prices are constantly changing. You can see the current minimum for your preferred dates in the low price calendar on this page.
All flights on this route arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Where travelers fly most — pick a route and check prices
