San Jose to Tampa SJC → TPA
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The cheapest return found recently is $449 with Southwest Airlines, 24 Nov – 9 Dec, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $469 to $534.
Cheapest return found recently
$449
24 Nov – 9 Dec · Southwest Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Leaves 8:25 p.m. · Return leaves 8:00 a.m. · 17 h 13 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$449 24 Nov – 9 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 23 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $283 to $601.
23 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 24 Oct to 24 Nov, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 15-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct – 6 Nov | $489 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 30 Nov | $579 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 9 Dec | $449 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $449.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose to Tampa
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 24 Nov – 9 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Tampa?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 53% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (23 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $601 | $489 | +112% | 7 |
| 30–59 days | $536 | $394 | +89% | 19 |
| 90–179 days | $284 | $283 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → Tampa
67 km from San Jose
$342
$107 less than flying from San Jose
24 Nov – 9 Dec · SFO → TPA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Oakland → Tampa
61 km from San Jose
$412
$37 less than flying from San Jose
24 Nov – 9 Dec · OAK → TPA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Sacramento → Tampa
142 km from San Jose
$507
$58 more than flying from San Jose
1 Mar 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 · SMF → TPA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 24 Nov – 9 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work