Flights from San Francisco Airport SFO to Tampa Airport TPA

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Returns from £256.46

One-way from £223.75

You have a choice of 4 airline companies when flying from San Francisco International to Tampa International. The journey time flying from San Francisco International to Tampa International United States is around 5 Hours 20 Minutes. With the distance covered being 3,844 Km (2,388 Miles). The airport code for San Francisco International is SFO and for Tampa International it is TPA.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. Tampa International United States flights may be normally booked months in advance and this may be the best option if you intend to get the best prices from San Francisco International. Our recommendation is to book well in advance if you are looking to get the best possible prices.

There is a time difference of 5.0 GMT at Tampa International United States, so remember to alter your watch to the correct time upon your arrival.

Please see below the airlines that fly from San Francisco International (SFO) to Tampa International (TPA) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
United Airlines222221005:3821:13VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia221221005:3822:58VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand110111005:3805:38VIEW FLIGHTS
Vista America000100008:3008:30VIEW FLIGHTS

Currently United Airlines offer the most direct flights from to Tampa International from San Francisco International with only 1 flight weekly. The time of the departure is 05:38

You can visit United Airlines at united.com website for late minute deals and up to date information.

Below you can see the times of all flights. These flight times do vary so we recommend you look on the appropriate airline website for accurate information for the dates you are departing.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
05:38
AirlineFlightNo
Air New ZealandNZ2223
Virgin AustraliaVA8259
10:35
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA2818
Virgin AustraliaVA8264
21:13
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA649
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Tuesday
05:38
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA649
Air New ZealandNZ2223
Virgin AustraliaVA8259
10:35
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA2818
Virgin AustraliaVA8264
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Wednesday
10:35
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA2818
Virgin AustraliaVA8264
21:13
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA649
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Thursday
05:38
AirlineFlightNo
Air New ZealandNZ2223
Virgin AustraliaVA8259
08:30
AirlineFlightNo
Vista AmericaVJA547
10:35
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA2818
Virgin AustraliaVA8264
21:13
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA649
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Friday
05:38
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA649
Air New ZealandNZ2223
Virgin AustraliaVA8259
14:37
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA2851
22:58
AirlineFlightNo
Virgin AustraliaVA8269
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Saturday
14:37
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA2851
22:58
AirlineFlightNo
Air New ZealandNZ2223
Virgin AustraliaVA8269
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Alternatively, there are other routes that depart San Francisco International and arrive at Tampa International or other nearby airports. The table below gives you a summary of these.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Napa to Tampa03,838 km (2,385 miles)5 Hours 19 Minutes
Oakland to Tampa03,831 km (2,380 miles)5 Hours 19 Minutes

Please check before travelling to Tampa International that a travel visa is not required.

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Flight Price FAQ - San Francisco (SFO) to Tampa (TPA)

DIRECT United
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Tampa TPA?
The cheapest direct flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Tampa TPA is £223.75 ($301 €258.17)
£223.75
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DIRECT United
What is the cheapest direct return flight from San Francisco SFO to Tampa TPA?
The cheapest direct return flight from San Francisco SFO to Tampa TPA is £256.46 ($345 €295.91)
£256.46
$345 | €295.91
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Tampa TPA?
The cheapest flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Tampa TPA is £81.77 ($110 €94.35)
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest return flight from San Francisco SFO to Tampa TPA?
The cheapest return flight from San Francisco SFO to Tampa TPA is £176.18 ($237 €203.27)
£176.18
$237 | €203.27
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Flight Info FAQ - San Francisco (SFO) to Tampa (TPA)

Who flies from San Francisco to Tampa?
The following airlines fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Tampa (TPA): Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, Vista America.
How far is the flight from San Francisco to Tampa?
The flight from San Francisco to Tampa is 3,844KM or 2,388 miles.
How long does the flight from San Francisco to Tampa to take?
The flight from San Francisco to Tampa takes 5 Hours 20 Minutes.

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