Award flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco
Award space from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Tampa (TPA) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on TPA–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $76.56 on TPA–SFO (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on TPA–SJC (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- TPA–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 100,000 pts + $5.60
- TPA–SFO · MileagePlus
- Lowest business class
- 30,000 pts + $76.56
- TPA–SFO · LifeMiles
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- TPA–SJC · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on TPA–SFO: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on TPA–SJC. With Avianca LifeMiles, business class started at 30,000 miles + $76.56, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (15,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on TPA–SFO (seen on 318 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | TPA–SFO | 318 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 11,900 pts + $5.60 | TPA–SFO | 326 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | TPA–SFO | 327 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | TPA–SFO | 330 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | TPA–SFO | 27 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.21 | TPA–SFO | 235 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.46 | TPA–SFO | 248 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 19,000 pts + $20.08 | TPA–SFO | 11 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | TPA–SFO | 250 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 23,000 pts + $5.60 | TPA–SFO | 25 |
| Etihad Guest | 27,000 pts + $43.43 | TPA–SFO | 8 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco on points: 100,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus on TPA–SFO (seen on 323 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | TPA–SFO | 323 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco on points: 30,000 miles + $76.56 with Avianca LifeMiles on TPA–SFO (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | TPA–SFO | 306 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $76.56 | TPA–SFO | 2 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,500 pts + $5.60 | TPA–SFO | 2 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | TPA–SFO | 210 |
| Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + $58.95 | TPA–SFO | 8 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on TPA–SJC (seen on 21 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | TPA–SFO | 318 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | TPA–SFO | 330 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.43 | TPA–SFO | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $11.20 | TPA–SFO | 327 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.46 | TPA–SFO | 3 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 70,000 pts + $5.60 | TPA–SFO | 25 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Tampa (TPA)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,362–2,389 miles (3,802–3,844 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Tampa (TPA) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 318 dates | 100,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 323 dates | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 306 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 318 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Tampa (TPA) to Oakland (OAK) | 12,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 15 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 14 dates |
| Tampa (TPA) to San Jose (SJC) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 21 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 21 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 318 dates.
- Premium Economy: 100,000 miles + $5.60 on Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO) with United MileagePlus, which showed premium economy award space there on 323 dates.
- Business Class: 30,000 miles + $76.56 on Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO) with Avianca LifeMiles, which showed business-class award space there on 2 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Tampa (TPA) to San Jose (SJC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 21 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | TPA–SJC | American Airlines AAdvantage | 11,000 pts + $11.20 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | TPA–SFO | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | TPA–SFO | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | TPA–SFO | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $76.56 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | TPA–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | TPA–SFO | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.43 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | TPA–SFO | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | TPA–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on TPA–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 330 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 30,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on TPA–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 330 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,900 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)TrueBlue | 100,000 pts + $5.60 (16 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $76.56 (2 dates)LifeMiles | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)MileagePlus | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco?
In business class, TPA–SFO with 30,000 miles + $76.56 (Avianca LifeMiles). In economy, TPA–SFO with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Tampa (TPA) and San Francisco had award space?
TPA–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), TPA–OAK (economy and first class) and TPA–SJC (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 318 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:55 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 30,000 miles + $76.56 with Avianca LifeMiles. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 19:05 UTC for a Dec 29, 2026 departure. Avianca LifeMiles showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 3, 2026, 19:05 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 318 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 318 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 235 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, first class 327 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 27 dates, business class 2 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 326 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 25 dates, first class 25 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 8 dates, business class 8 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 11 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $43.43 with Etihad Guest (27,000 miles + $43.43); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (30,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $76.56 with LifeMiles (30,000 miles + $76.56). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 30,000 miles + $76.56 with LifeMiles (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 7 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.