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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

Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15
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10:40 am - 11:02 pmSMF-TPA
9h 22m1 stop
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7:00 am - 11:40 amTPA-SMF
7h 40m1 stop
$265Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 11
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11:08 am - 9:51 pmSMF-TPA
7h 43m1 stop
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4:59 pm - 11:14 pmTPA-SMF
9h 15m1 stop
$300American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
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8:30 pm - 7:22 amSMF-TPA
7h 52m1 stop
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9:00 am - 1:50 pmTPA-SMF
7h 50m1 stop
$307United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
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5:15 am - 3:11 pmSMF-TPA
6h 56m1 stop
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11:41 am - 7:39 pmTPA-SMF
10h 58m2 stops
$312United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
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1:25 pm - 12:35 amSMF-TPA
8h 10m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 8:15 pmTPA-SMF
10h 05m1 stop
$321Southwest
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Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 20
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12:35 pm - 9:45 pmSMF-TPA
6h 10m1 stop
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12:50 pm - 7:30 pmTPA-SMF
9h 40m1 stop
$324Southwest
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 15
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12:11 pm - 5:22 amSMF-TPA
14h 11m1 stop
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8:30 am - 11:21 amTPA-SMF
29h 51m2 stops
$338Frontier
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
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12:58 pm - 5:22 amSMF-TPA
37h 24m2 stops
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6:37 am - 12:18 pmTPA-SMF
8h 41m1 stop
$344Frontier
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 6:00 amSMF-TPA
9h 50m1 stop
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5:30 am - 11:13 amTPA-SMF
8h 43m1 stop
$351Delta
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 7:29 pmSMF-TPA
10h 14m1 stop
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6:55 am - 1:55 pmTPA-SMF
10h 00m1 stop
$364Delta
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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.

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Planning a trip from Sacramento to Tampa? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Tampa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Sacramento to Tampa, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sacramento, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 $294 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $492 and $455 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 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$78
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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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 $78 for a one-way ticket and $265 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Tampa are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $461 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $296 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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

 
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

The flight was an hour and a half late departing which was inconvenient

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

The flight attendant in first class was beyond rude and didn't care at all about her job. AND the gate agent was even worse than the flight attendant for rudeness. She was awful.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

We didn't take off until an hour after we boarded.

Wish they had the seat-back video screens for watching movies or playing games.

Very good but wish they had the seat-back video screens for movies & games

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

Excessive fees for flight delays. What a Scam. I was not able to attend the wedding I needed to go.

It was terrible, we had to board and unboard the flight with a hour delay that caused me to miss an appointment and a surprise for my wife

Great! I intend to use Spirit for future flights. No complaints .

They cancelled the flight 3 hours prior departure. Had to spend $400 for a ne way flight with Delta Airlines! Spirit Airlines are not serios!

Plastic seat really hurt my back. Cannot even recline on the flight. Very hard to sleep on the plane due to terrible seats . Food and drinks were expensive and not very good. There were like 2 open exit rows behind me. My isle was full so I asked flight attendants if I could sit there. They told me it was a safety issue??? I think it more unsafe to have no one sitting there. In case of emergency, you’d want someone there to help.

The entire staff from check in agents to flight attendants were pleasant and professional. Would suggest a complimentary water.

Very easy boarding! Crew was fantastic and offered us refreshments quickly and efficiently. Quick, nice flight!

My baggage broke and they did not offer me anything. No conversation

It was not good at all, I think the crew could be kinder

Cheap flight but really uncomfortable. Seat cushions flimsy. Jammed in middle seat when flight is not full. They don’t even give you water

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