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$93 Find cheap flights from Tampa to San Jose

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to San Jose that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:03 pm - 9:11 amTPA-SJC
22h 08m1 stop
11:30 am - 5:32 amSJC-TPA
15h 02m1 stop
$176Frontier
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Fri, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 16
2:03 pm - 5:25 pmTPA-SJC
30h 22m1 stop
11:30 am - 5:32 amSJC-TPA
15h 02m1 stop
$190Frontier
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Sat, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 3
7:01 pm - 11:12 pmTPA-SJC
7h 11m1 stop
5:15 pm - 6:08 amSJC-TPA
9h 53m1 stop
$217Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 25
5:55 am - 8:26 amTPA-SJC
29h 31m1 stop
10:31 am - 12:05 amSJC-TPA
10h 34m1 stop
$233Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
7:16 am - 11:53 amTPA-SJC
7h 37m1 stop
7:00 pm - 6:00 amSJC-TPA
8h 00m1 stop
$278Delta
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Thu, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 2
5:25 am - 10:41 amTPA-SJC
8h 16m1 stop
7:24 pm - 9:24 amSJC-TPA
11h 00m2 stops
$283American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 18
12:17 pm - 8:31 pmTPA-SJC
11h 14m1 stop
6:00 pm - 5:54 amSJC-TPA
8h 54m1 stop
$303Delta
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Thu, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 15
1:56 pm - 10:40 pmTPA-SJC
11h 44m2 stops
7:24 pm - 9:24 amSJC-TPA
11h 00m2 stops
$313American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
12:57 pm - 5:44 pmTPA-SJC
7h 47m1 stop
6:40 pm - 5:36 amSJC-TPA
7h 56m1 stop
$548United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Mon, Jun 24
7:45 am - 5:44 pmTPA-SJC
12h 59m2 stops
6:40 pm - 5:36 amSJC-TPA
7h 56m1 stop
$603United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14

Flights from Tampa to San Jose - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to San Jose to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to San Jose?

The average price of all flights from Tampa to San Jose clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Tampa to San Jose, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Jose, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Jose?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Tampa to San Jose, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Tampa to San Jose is February, where tickets cost $312 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets is $531 and $515 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to San Jose?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Tampa to San Jose, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Tampa to San Jose, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Tampa to San Jose?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Jose from Tampa were found on Frontier ($93) and Spirit Airlines ($105), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($176) and Spirit Airlines ($217).

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January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$93
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to San Jose based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to San Jose

  • What is the luggage allowance on Alaska Airlines flights from Tampa to San Jose?

    Alaska Airlines allows passengers to carry one carry-on bag and one personal item per passenger onboard flights from Tampa to San Jose. The airline also allows passengers to check up to two bags. The maximum weight per checked bag is 50 lbs and the maximum dimensions are 62 linear inches. Oversized baggage and additional bags may incur extra fees.

  • What services are offered by Spirit Airlines to economy-class passengers on flights from Tampa to San Jose?

    Spirit Airlines does not offer in-flight entertainment, but passengers can bring their devices such as tablets, laptops, and smartphones to access the internet. The airline provides Wi-Fi onboard for a fee and passengers can purchase snacks and drinks on the flight for an additional fee.

  • What seat selection options are available on United Airlines flights from Tampa to San Jose?

    Standard economy seats are available to passengers for free on United Airlines flights. Passengers can select their preferred seat during the booking process or at check-in. United Airlines also offers Economy Plus seats with extra legroom. These seats are usually located in the front of the economy cabin or in the exit rows, offering more space for passengers.

  • What transit options are available from San Jose Airport (SJC) to the city center?

    Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) operates several bus services from San Jose Airport, including route 10 which travels to Santa Clara Transit Center. The journey time is around 30–45 minutes. Caltrain is a commuter rail service that connects San Jose Airport to San Francisco and Gilroy. Passengers can take the free VTA Airport Flyer shuttle from the airport to the Santa Clara Caltrain Station and then take the Caltrain to the desired destination. Caltrain fare varies based on the distance traveled.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to San Jose?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to San Jose was $93 for a one-way ticket and $176 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tampa and San Jose?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tampa to San Jose?

    Tampa and San Jose are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Tampa from Tampa and will be arriving at San Jose.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to San Jose?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to San Jose?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Tampa and San Jose, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tampa to San Jose, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to San Jose are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $455 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $504 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to San Jose?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tampa to San Jose.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tampa to San Jose?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Jose from Tampa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tampa to San Jose?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Jose with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and SJC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tampa to San Jose?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Jose from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tampa to San Jose

  • Flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Jose (SJC) have layovers in different cities depending on the airline you choose. Some common layovers for these flights include Atlanta (ATL), Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS), Dallas (DFW), Minneapolis (MSP), and Denver (DEN).
  • American Airlines permits parents to bring their FAA-approved car seat or harness for their child on board flights from Tampa to San Jose. The airline also provides a vast collection of in-flight movies, games, and TV shows that cater to children of different ages.
  • United Airlines offers cabin mobility aids such as aisle chairs, lift devices, and Transfer Slings to help passengers move around the cabin on flights from Tampa to San Jose. The airline offers in-flight assistance for passengers with special needs, including assistance with meal service, medication management, and using the restroom.
  • Frontier Airlines small pets on flights from Tampa to San Jose. The airline charges a fee for pets that travel in the cabin or as checked baggage and the fees vary depending on the type of pet and whether it is traveling in the cabin or as checked baggage.
  • Delta Air Lines offers flights from Tampa to San Jose and operates fuel-efficient engines that are designed to reduce fuel burn and emissions. The airline also encourages its pilots to use a single engine during taxiing, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to San Jose

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to San Jose. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tampa to San Jose? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9254 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.3Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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Being seated next to the engine was awful! I was nauseous the entire trip from pre-take-off, flying to landing. The engine vibration was very strong!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2024PDX - LAX
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Being seated next to the engine was awful! I was nauseous the entire trip from pre-take-off, flying to landing. The engine vibration was very strong!

The crew was the best I’ve had the experience of flying with. A misbehaving child was making things difficult for me with bopping my tray table, taking my snack, and continually tapping or bumping me. The crew quietly and respectfully moved me to another seat, and thanked me for my patience. They couldn’t have been more kind. Their professionalism really stood out to me and I am more than happy to leave a great review for them!

I would have appreciated notification that our flight was moved to another gate LAST MINUTE so that we would not have missed it. We got no such notice and had to spend another night to catch an available flight in the morning, which was huge inconvenience. We will never fly Alaska again.

Flight was delayed 2 hours. It was too cold inside the cabin. My seat mate had no jacket so she was shivering the entire flight. The stewardess says there’s no available blanket.

The airline was way too cold. We were freezing, I don’t know if that is normal. Overall it was pretty good flight. Always flown Alaska Airlines and I am not changing.

Mediocre is best way to describe. Bare bones narrow seats, Dirty pulldown tray, unfriendly cabin crew who were in a hurry to serve tiny drinks and tiny snacks. (Compared to much better Hawaiian Airlines experience, .. no comparison!)

I wasn't impressed with the entertainment selection, and the snack sizes were small. But the entire crew was professional and did a great job. For that I would fly Alaska again.

It was really good and that's why we choose AA over other airlines.

In economy, there was actually a decent amount of legroom and it was shocking to be in a bathroom that actually had a little bit of space! It was far more spacious than Most airlines are today. It was pleasant because of that.

Seats are uncomfortable but let room was adequate. The snack is pretty weak and the staff not particularly friendly.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

Got a much appreciated surprise upgrade to an exit row and the crew was very friendly and helpful.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Flight was good and clean but delayed over an hour on the return flight.

It was nice! There was a very unhappy child in front of us and the flight attendant did a great job calming the child. I was impressed.

This was the smoothest flight I have had in awhile. I was also offered an exit row seat for a great upgrade cost and was able to sleep almost thr whole flight due to comfort and a smooth flight. We left on time and arrived on time.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

Flight kept delayed from morning to late afternoon so I had to make other arrangements

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Beware of all the extras. Nickel and dimed. Everything was extra. It turns a $90 fare in to a $400 fair quite easily.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Tampa to San Jose found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/18Sun
1 stopFrontier
13h 07mTPA-SJC
$93
6/25Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
16h 15mTPA-SJC
$105
7/9Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
29h 31mTPA-SJC
$125
7/11Thu
1 stopDelta
11h 14mTPA-SJC
$164
7/18Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 37mTPA-SJC
$184
7/20Sat
1 stopAlaska Airlines
18h 55mTPA-SJC
$207
7/21Sun
1 stopAlaska Airlines
19h 00mTPA-SJC
$231
6/18Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 43mTPA-SJC
$244
6/19Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 59mTPA-SJC
$314
6/16Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
14h 19mTPA-SJC
$463

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Tampa to San Jose that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 51mTPA-SJC
6/17Mon
multi-stopDelta
7h 47mSJC-TPA
$378
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 15mTPA-SJC
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 41mSJC-TPA
$461
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 23mTPA-SJC
6/22Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 38mSJC-TPA
$462
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 23mTPA-SJC
6/17Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 16mSJC-TPA
$472
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 41mTPA-SJC
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 47mSJC-TPA
$478
6/13Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 40mTPA-SJC
6/17Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 28mSJC-TPA
$483
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 23mTPA-SJC
6/21Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 19mSJC-TPA
$484
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 23mTPA-SJC
6/22Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 06mSJC-TPA
$485
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 25mTPA-SJC
6/18Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 05mSJC-TPA
$486
6/13Thu
multi-stop
7h 54mTPA-SJC
6/15Sat
multi-stop
17h 38mSJC-TPA
$512

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Tampa - San Jose Flights

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Tampa (TPA)United States

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San Jose (SJC)United States

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