Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SJC)

Tampa International Airport (TPA) can be reached via I-275 from I-4 or I-75. The airport's proximity to downtown makes it susceptible to heavy traffic, so plan accordingly. Typical flight times are seven to eight hours.

After landing at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can take Route 101 or I-280 north to downtown in about 30 minutes.

Attractions and Tips

San Francisco's impact on U.S. culture is immense, thanks in no small part to attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Fisherman's Warf.

Family attractions include the Aquarium at the Bay, the city's Museum of Modern Art, a historic maritime museum and the Walt Disney Family Museum. For a dash of culture, take a stroll through the city's Chinatown and Asian Art Museum, and the city is home to a few historic Spanish Catholic missions.

San Francisco is surrounded on three sides by oceanic water, making it cool and comfortable all year round with average temperatures hovering between 60 and 70 degrees.

There is very little seasonal temperature variation, making it good to visit during any season. As with any larger city, centrally located hotels are expensive but offer great views of the beautiful bay area. Cheaper hotels can be found in the radial area farther from the city center.