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$110 Find Cheap Flights from Tampa to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
$230
Overall average: $366
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Cheapest one-way
$110
Typical prices: $158-$320
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Cheapest • from $230 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $337 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 23m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Sacramento (TPA-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to Sacramento 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Sacramento

Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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6:40 am - 11:23 am
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2:42 pm - 6:22 am
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12h 40m
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$230Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
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8:41 pm - 11:23 am
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17h 42m
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11:03 am - 5:32 am
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$235Frontier
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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7h 43m
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2:42 pm - 6:22 am
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$241Frontier
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 16
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8:41 pm - 11:23 am
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17h 42m
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5:22 pm - 6:22 am
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10h 00m
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$244Frontier
Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
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10:54 pm - 4:27 pm
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5:22 pm - 6:22 am
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Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
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10:54 pm - 4:27 pm
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$252Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Jun 3
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$255Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
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7h 38m
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$265Frontier
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
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14h 20m
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$270Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 19
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to Sacramento flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Sacramento, 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 Tampa to Sacramento is July, where tickets cost $287 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $535 and $420 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Sacramento, 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 Tampa to Sacramento, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$110
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Tampa to Sacramento

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

  • What are some of the best ways to get from the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to downtown Sacramento?

    One choice for travelers is to ride on the Line 142 bus operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, which makes the trip in around 17 minutes. When travelers prefer to take a taxi on this route, they should expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.

  • If I'm going to rent a car at Sacramento International Airport, where will I find my rental car company?

    All of the 10 or so rental car companies that operate at the airport do so with access via shuttle buses that run from the curbside at the terminal buildings around every 10 minutes. It is important to note that when you return your car, ride on the correct shuttle as there are shuttle buses that travel specifically to each terminal at the airport.

  • Can I use a rideshare service at the Sacramento International Airport, and where is the best place to meet my ride?

    Rideshare vehicles pick up passengers in Zone Six of the West Curb at Terminal A and they pick up passengers at Zone Two of the Lindbergh Drive Curb near Terminal B.

  • Are there any hotels that location close to the Sacramento International Airport?

    One of the best choices for a hotel that sits just to the south of the entrance to the airport along Interstate Five is the Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport, which offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Sacramento was $110 for a one-way ticket and $230 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Tampa and Sacramento are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Tampa from Tampa and will be arriving at Sacramento Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to Sacramento?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to Sacramento are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $395 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $322 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Tampa to Sacramento.

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

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

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

    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 Sacramento from Tampa 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 Tampa to Sacramento

  • One of the most convenient ways that travelers can make their way from the downtown Tampa area to the Tampa International Airport (TPA) without having to get behind the wheel of their own car is the travel of the Line 30 bus operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit they can have passengers at the airport in around 28 minutes.
  • If you plan on driving your own car to Tampa International Airport, one of the most convenient options for parking is to utilize the valet service at the airport. If instead, you are looking for the most cost-effective choice for parking, the Economy Garage and Lot offers the lowest daily rate and shuttle service to the airport. Passengers can book their parking online in advance on the airport's website.
  • Passengers looking for something to do before their flight from the Tampa International Airport should check out the extensive art collection found throughout the terminal buildings at the airport. One of the highlights of this collection is a huge sampling of stories created by local Tampa residents that hang in the atrium of the Main Terminal.
  • Military members taking a flight from Tampa International Airport should take the time to stop in at the central Florida USO center that travelers can find on Level Two right next to the ticketing counter for British Airways. Some of the amenities of the center include free food and beverages, a lounge featuring televisions, computers offering internet access, and a number of children's activities.
  • Passengers that plan on taking a service animal or a pet with them through the Tampa International Airport will find this airport features pet relief areas located past the security checkpoints in each of the airside buildings. There is also a pet relief area just outside of the exit on the baggage claim level.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to Sacramento. 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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8.6Crew
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

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.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Totally worth the miles to upgrade to Delta Comfort. Plenty of legroom.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

The flight was great as well as the airline staff

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The most horrible flight ever not only Spirit delayed our flight 2 hours departure time for a 1 hour flight — that I could have driven FLL to TPA and spend less time on the road —- and they did the same on the return with 2-hr delay again!!! Then to top all, the rubber like and most unconfortable seats in the industry with no leg room!!! There should be an award for these kinds of companies measuring % of returning customers!!!

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