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Tue, Mar 3
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£73
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Thu, Mar 5
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£82
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£95
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£102
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£110
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£171
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How much do flights to San Francisco cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£73

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£308

Cheapest round-trip

£159

Average round-trip

£320

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from San Francisco airport to the city center

Fastest option: BART rail service. Best value: SamTrans bus or shared ride services.

San Francisco is served primarily by San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 21 km south of downtown. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including the BART rapid transit system, SamTrans buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Oakland International Airport (OAK), situated 32 km east across the bay, serves as an alternative with BART connections via the Oakland Airport Connector. Journey times and costs vary depending on your destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-40 min

$9-$10 (fare varies by destination station)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fast, affordable rail option

45-75 min

$2-$5 (exact fare required)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

$45-$70 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-50 min

$30-$65 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-50 min

$70-$120 (pre-booked flat rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

$40-$100 (daily rate; parking extra)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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From Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$11-$13 (includes connector fare)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

affordable rail to SF

30-60 min

$60-$100 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct to SF with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • BART operates from approximately 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at the designated rideshare zones at each terminal.
  • Taxi fares are metered; expect higher costs during peak traffic hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Francisco

Depart from
Tampa International
Arrive to
San Francisco International
Average flights per week
178
Flight distance
3849 km
Worth visiting
Alcatraz - Big Sur - Golden Gate Bridge

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Tampa to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
United Airlines
3233321
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
United Airlines
3---23---23
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
United Airlines
31233---3
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
United Airlines
------23323
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Thursday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Tampa to San Francisco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Francisco

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January13°C8°C
February13°C8°C
March14°C9°C
April15°C9°C
May16°C10°C
June18°C12°C
July19°C13°C
August19°C14°C
September20°C14°C
October19°C13°C
November16°C10°C
December13°C8°C
Hottest Month
20°C
September
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
327
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
13 Feb
15°C8°C
20 Feb
11°C6°C
Saturday
14 Feb
89%
12°C8°C
21 Feb
13°C7°C
Sunday
15 Feb
89%
12°C11°C
22 Feb
16°C7°C
Monday
16 Feb
88%
11°C9°C
23 Feb
16°C9°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
70%
10°C8°C
24 Feb
16°C11°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
82%
10°C6°C
25 Feb
16°C11°C
Thursday
19 Feb
84%
10°C7°C
26 Feb
15°C11°C
Travelers usually depart from Tampa International, or St. Pete–Clearwater International when they travel from Tampa to San Francisco. The distance between Tampa and San Francisco is 3849 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines. Tampa and San Francisco have 178 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Alcatraz, Big Sur, and Golden Gate Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Tampa to San Francisco?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tampa and San Francisco takes around 6.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Tampa and San Francisco?
The flight distance between Tampa and San Francisco is 3849 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Tampa and San Francisco?
Several carriers operate flights between Tampa and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tampa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tampa and London, New York, Toronto, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Hartford, San Juan, Raleigh, Edinburgh, Houston, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Denver, Richmond.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston.
Which airports are there in Tampa?
Tampa is mainly served by Tampa International. But there are other airports nearby, including St. Pete–Clearwater International.
What airports are near Tampa?
The main airport in Tampa is Tampa International. It is also served by Orlando International, Southwest Florida International, Orlando Sanford International, Sarasota–Bradenton International, Punta Gorda, Daytona Beach International, Vero Beach Regional, Orlando Melbourne International, Gainesville Regional.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
Which airlines fly between Tampa and San Francisco?
Currently, you can fly between Tampa and San Francisco with United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Tampa and San Francisco?
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