Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Tampa flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Tampa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Tampa delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Tampa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this San Francisco to Tampa flight route?

Flights from San Francisco to Tampa have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tampa?

For as low as £301, United Airlines can have you in Tampa from San Francisco in 5h 36m. There are 2387 mi between San Francisco and Tampa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Tampa

The most flights from SFO to TPA are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 41.0 - 198.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 198.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 41.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Tampa?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Tampa on time: Air New Zealand (77%), United Airlines (70%), Virgin Australia (64%).

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Tampa?

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Tampa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Tampa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tampa (average of £294). Flying from San Francisco to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £395). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to TPA?

When flying from San Francisco to Tampa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Tampa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Tampa flights typically cost between £286 and £460 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £281 on United Airlines (9 Feb–20 Feb).

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How popular is this San Francisco to Tampa flight route?
Flights from San Francisco to Tampa have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tampa?
For as low as £301, United Airlines can have you in Tampa from San Francisco in 5h 36m. There are 2387 mi between San Francisco and Tampa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Tampa?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Tampa on time: Air New Zealand (77%), United Airlines (70%), Virgin Australia (64%).
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Tampa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Tampa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Tampa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Tampa?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Tampa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tampa (average of £294). Flying from San Francisco to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £395). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to TPA?

When flying from San Francisco to Tampa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Tampa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Tampa flights typically cost between £286 and £460 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £281 on United Airlines (9 Feb–20 Feb).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Tampa

The most flights from SFO to TPA are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Tampa delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Tampa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Tampa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Tampa flights?

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San Francisco to Tampa flights typically cost between £286 and £460 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £281 on United Airlines (9 Feb–20 Feb).