Traveling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE): what you need to know
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the popular stopovers between SFO and PIE:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is C$285. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$574. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flight tickets from SFO to PIE, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.
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Use filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Traveling from central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport takes around 47 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're on an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PIE instead:
Getting from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to central Tampa
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from the center of Tampa. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 23 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours and 11 minutes.
When to fly to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Tampa based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport for August if you want to explore Tampa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from SFO to PIE in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Tampa
Start your Tampa trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. After booking your flight from SFO to PIE, browse our selection of hotel options including:
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Complete your Tampa trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Tampa vacation.