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$105 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Tampa

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Cheapest round-trip
$230
Typical prices: $537-$336
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Cheapest one-way
$105
Typical prices: $146-$361
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Cheapest • from $230 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Sacramento and Tampa. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $286 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 20m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Tampa (SMF-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Tampa 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Tampa

Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 10
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5:22 pm - 5:41 am
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9h 19m
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8:02 pm - 6:50 pm
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25h 48m
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$230Frontier
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
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11:25 am - 5:34 am
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15h 09m
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10:53 pm - 4:15 pm
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20h 22m
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$234Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
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5:22 pm - 5:41 am
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9h 19m
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10:53 pm - 8:42 am
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12h 49m
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$244Frontier
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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5:10 pm - 6:15 am
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10h 05m
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12:39 pm - 10:40 am
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25h 01m
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$250Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
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5:22 pm - 5:41 am
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9h 19m
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10:53 pm - 8:42 am
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$257Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
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5:22 pm - 5:41 am
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9h 19m
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8:22 pm - 10:43 am
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17h 21m
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$260Frontier
Sat, Jun 20 - Tue, Jun 30
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6:30 pm - 7:00 am
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9h 30m
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8:02 pm - 4:15 pm
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23h 13m
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$274Frontier
Wed, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 15
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5:10 pm - 7:00 am
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10h 50m
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8:02 pm - 4:15 pm
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23h 13m
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$280Frontier
Sat, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 28
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6:30 pm - 7:00 am
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9h 30m
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12:39 pm - 10:40 am
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$300Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Thu, May 28
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5:22 pm - 5:41 am
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9h 19m
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1:52 pm - 10:43 am
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23h 51m
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$315Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Tampa flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Tampa?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Tampa departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Tampa, 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 Sacramento to Tampa is August, where tickets cost $296 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $480 and $478 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Tampa, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Tampa 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 Sacramento to Tampa

  • How long can I park my cat at SMF?

    SMF boasts a large parking garage having hourly, daily, and economy parking. If you are dropping off someone, you can park at the hourly parking close to Terminal B otherwise, if you want to stay longer than an hour and spend less, economy parking is a great choice. Passengers with extended trips can park at the daily or economy lot for less than three weeks.

  • Where in TPA can I rent a car?

    You can easily rent a car at TPA as the airport has a car rental center. The center includes car rental companies like Budget, Hertz, Avis, SIXT, Dollar, and Alamo. To get to the center, you shall board the airport SkyConnect Train, and once you arrive at your preferred companies, you present the necessary driving licenses.

  • Are there pet relief areas in SMF?

    If you have a pet at SMF, there are both indoor and outdoor pet relief areas where you can take your pet for a toilet break before boarding your plane. The outdoor relief areas are at the curbside of passengers' pick up and drop off of both Terminals A and B, while the indoor spaces in Terminal A are on the east wing before gate A1 and Terminal B is before gate B11 next to the restroom.

  • How early should I get to SMF for my flight to TPA?

    It is recommended to arrive at SMF at least 2h before your flight as this allows you time through the extensive checkpoints and long queues while entering the airport. Arriving early will also give you the advantage of touring SMF and resting before boarding the plane. .

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Tampa was $119 for a one-way ticket and $230 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Sacramento to Tampa.

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

    On your way to Tampa, you’ll fly out from Sacramento Intl. You’ll be landing at Tampa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Tampa?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Tampa?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Tampa, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Tampa are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $420 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $362 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Sacramento to Tampa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Tampa?

    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 Tampa with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and TPA 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 Sacramento to Tampa?

    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 Tampa from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Suppose you are traveling with a baby to Tampa International Airport (TPA) from Sacramento International Airport (SMF); there are two relaxing and quiet baby care rooms at SMF where you can privately breastfeed and change your baby's diaper. One is located at Terminal A close to Gate A10 and the other at Terminal B close to Gate B15.
  • Before leaving TPA, you should consider walking around the airport’s terminals, as there are plenty of art installations throughout the airport. It’s worth noting that the artworks displayed throughout the airport are all made by local artists.
  • If you have limited mobility or are disabled, don’t worry about having a difficult time at SMF, as this remarkable airport boasts numerous accessibility features braille signs throughout the terminals, visual paging, TDD telephones, wheelchairs, elevators, ramps, and escalators. SMF has representatives called Skycaps that provide wheelchair assistance at the curbside and assist with luggage at no charge.
  • Suppose you arrive at TPA later than expected, you can stay at the on-site hotel, Tampa Airport Marriott found at the main Terminal. The affordable hotel features comfortable suites and rooms with an airfield view, hospitable staff, and complimentary breakfast.
  • In case you need help in housing or getting transport at TPA, visit Travelers Aid, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting stranded passengers at the airport. You will find the office on Level 3 of the Main Terminal, a short distance from the F monorail. The assistants will take you through everything you need and ensure you are satisfied.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Tampa. 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4301 reviews
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7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

Left an hour and a half after the listed time. Up side was it had TV screens on the seat.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

I was able to get the AA customer Service desk to put me on an earlier flight without any issues.

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

Very disappointing. Flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and food options are very underwhelming even for first class seats (same food given to economy seats)

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Incoming flight was delayed, delaying boarding. It then took 30 mins to take off. Took 20 mins to get to a gate because they changed the gate last minute, crew weren’t ready so there was no one staffed to work the jet bridge. Boarding was so disorganized as is usual with American because everyone just stands around the gate regardless of boarding group.

I would have liked vegetarian and gluten free options for evening dinner time flight. I would have like a pillow on the international overnight flight . The veg wrap and oaten desert on the international flight was good

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

We hoarded. Then we deplaned. Then we waited for 10 hours in the MSP airport due to a wheel misfunction. We understand safety but communication between crew and airport staff was horrible. When we did finally board, we were rushed on and because we were waiting for a “fresh” pilot and crew, we sat in a roasting plane with no A/C for an hour. My question is why was this flight not cancelled right away when they knew this would be a huge issue OR, why did AA not get a substitute plane, considering this was already a full flight? To me, this appears to be a complete breakdown in leadership and utter systems failure. The compensation for completely disrupting travel plans for hundreds, which we paid dearly for, was measly. While we appreciated the lodging for the night, $12 in meal vouchers isn’t going to sustain anyone for over 12 hours. “We apologize; our hands are tied” is no longer an acceptable explanation. We are so completely turned off by this experience and will definitely seek alternative avenues when we need to fly.

The company went out of business and now I'm stuck in Ft. Lauderdale. Would not recommend.

Spirit changed flight times by 12 hours with coming and going so I refunded tickets and drove

The agent cancel my flight without my consent. So the situation generate me a lot of troubles, specially because we were traveling with a baby

Wonderful! Very polite crew that was dedicated to excellent customer service

The flight was delayed for over an hour. No one at the gate said anything about the flight being delayed. I had to rely on my phone for updates. Absolutely no communication at the gate.

The boarding process was simple but the seats were very uncomfortable. The staff lady was also very hard to understand when she spoke over the intercom about procedures and updates. Other staff members seemed like they were just tired and didnt want to be on the plane. Im used to happy attendants and being able to understand what is said over the speakers.

Flight was delayed 6plus hours Did not take flight Customer service was terrible Will never fly again and will spread how terrible you are You stink

I didnt have a flight. Kayak must be on drugs because I confirmed with spirit that I had no booked flight.

We were surprised to be charged $99 for a personal item. And of course everything offered on the flight was an additional charge. Other than that the pilot flew and landed the plane well and the attendants and fellow passengers were nice enough.

baggage drop off was a bit much. I felt like I worked for spirit airlines since I did all the work.

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