Flying from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) leaving from either of these.
5 hours 54 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is 3 hours behind Tampa. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco.
The most popular route is from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), with 19 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TPA to SFO is the 08:08 United option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 19:15 with United.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Tampa to SFO. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like spring break and summer.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You can book a direct flight from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) departing from Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Alaska Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport taking off from TPA.
TPA is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Tampa. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
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About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late flight from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco takes about 20 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It takes roughly 47 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
P4,092 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport. Return flights start from P7,550. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Tampa to SFO if you book 8 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route are typically at their lowest.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport by travelling in May. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
February is the quietest time to travel to San Francisco. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from Tampa to SFO in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 16ºC.
More about San Francisco
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Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are just the start of the top attractions to put on your San Francisco to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Lombard Street.
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