Tampa to San Francisco (TPA–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–SFO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,389 miles in approximately 5h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 118 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ, VA | 30 | 7M8, B38M | 5h37-5h59 | Star Alliance | NZ, VA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→SFO | PIE→SFO | MCO→SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 59 | – | 180 |
| Flight time | 5h 37m | 5h 13m | 5h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 42% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
TPA–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to SFO
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to SFO ranges from 5 hours 37 minutes to 6 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,389 miles (3,844 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
118 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TLH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Orlando (MCO) and Orlando (SFB).