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Cheapest round-trip
$278
Typical prices: $236-$480
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Cheapest one-way
$145
Typical prices: $141-$240
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Tue 7/21
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Cheapest • Avg $301 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 36m (one-way)
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Sacramento

Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
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10:40 pm - 6:49 pm
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23h 09m
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5:07 pm - 5:54 am
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9h 47m
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$278Frontier
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
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9:02 pm - 10:57 am
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11:42 am - 11:35 am
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20h 53m
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$288Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 12
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8:20 pm - 10:35 am
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17h 15m
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5:07 pm - 5:54 am
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$297Frontier
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9
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9:02 pm - 10:57 am
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16h 55m
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11:52 am - 5:19 am
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14h 27m
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$305Frontier
Tue, Jul 14 - Sat, Jul 18
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10:40 pm - 4:04 pm
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20h 24m
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11:25 am - 11:35 am
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$317Frontier
Tue, Jul 14 - Sat, Jul 18
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20h 24m
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21h 10m
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$325Frontier
Fri, Jul 24 - Sat, Aug 1
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10:40 pm - 3:32 pm
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4:28 pm - 5:54 am
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$327Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 13
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10:40 pm - 4:04 pm
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11:25 am - 5:32 am
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$330Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 15
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25h 48m
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5:07 pm - 5:54 am
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$334Frontier
Fri, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 6
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19h 52m
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$344Frontier
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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.

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

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

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 $292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $488 and $487 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 55% 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$145
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Sacramento was $145 for a one-way ticket and $278 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 $448 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 $386 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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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7.0Food
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

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.

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

The WiFi was horrific. I fly delta often and love their (usually reliable and free) WiFi. On this flight it was intermittent and when it did connect was extremely slow. I couldn’t get any work done while I was on the flight which was extremely frustrating. I was also in the exit row seat where there is now immediate seat in front of you, so while the leg room was nice, I couldn’t even watch the TV when the internet wasn’t working. Finally, for the last 20 mins of the flight, the announcement indicator came on the TV screens and took them over, even though no announcement was being made. Really disappointed.

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!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

Flight cancelled. Twice. And no communication. No gate agent. Went past boarding time and had to go and see email from AA. Airport communication was bad

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

Business class was very good, one of my best flights

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

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.

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

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