Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Sacramento to Tampa?

Denver (DEN) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 18m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Sacramento to Tampa?

Flights connecting via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 30m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Sacramento and Tampa?

Phoenix (PHX) was the most common stop: 40% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Tampa?

United Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tampa from Sacramento according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tampa. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Tampa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Sacramento to Tampa?

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $260.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sacramento Intl to Tampa?

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Sacramento Intl to Tampa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Tampa Airport?

Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Tampa Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Tampa Airport?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Tampa Airport as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Tampa Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Tampa Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tampa Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Tampa Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:35 am - 12:26 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

9h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

2:10 pm - 10:40 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

23h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

$251Frontier

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 23

11:53 am - 4:53 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

26h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

2:10 pm - 10:40 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

23h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

$251Frontier

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23

5:11 pm - 5:55 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

9h 44m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:15 am - 10:40 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

$358Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

12:52 pm - 4:08 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

24h 16m1 stop San Diego

7:25 pm - 10:50 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

18h 25m1 stop San Diego

$363Alaska Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5

6:00 am - 6:01 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

9h 01m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

3:06 pm - 8:04 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$402American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Nov 2

5:45 am - 4:40 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

7h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Austin Bergstrom

7:30 am - 1:55 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 25m2 stops Louisville Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$407Southwest

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11

5:20 am - 4:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

7h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:30 pm - 10:40 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 10m1 stop Austin Bergstrom

$437Southwest

Sat, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 20

10:04 am - 10:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

9h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:10 pm - 11:05 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$437American Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25

7:35 am - 8:21 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

9h 46m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:20 pm - 6:38 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$437Delta

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 21

7:35 am - 8:21 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

9h 46m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:20 pm - 10:55 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$437Delta

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25

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11:42 am - 5:32 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

14h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

9:02 pm - 10:57 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

16h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$480Frontier

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

11:42 am - 11:35 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

20h 53m1 stop Denver Intl

9:02 pm - 10:57 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

16h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$480Frontier

Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 3

7:47 pm - 12:35 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

25h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:02 pm - 10:57 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

16h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$561Frontier

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

11:42 am - 5:32 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

14h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

2:25 pm - 6:52 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

31h 27m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$587Frontier

Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 3

6:00 am - 9:32 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

12h 32m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

8:31 am - 2:18 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$751American Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 9

6:00 am - 9:32 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

12h 32m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

11:02 am - 6:16 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 14m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

$757American Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 9

5:25 am - 5:10 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

8h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Birmingham

11:15 am - 5:50 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl San Diego

$960Southwest

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

6:42 am - 9:49 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

12h 07m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

12:20 pm - 10:59 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

13h 39m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$960United Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 3

5:10 pm - 5:52 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

21h 42m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:17 am - 2:01 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 44m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,021Alaska Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31

6:42 am - 9:49 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

12h 07m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

5:23 pm - 11:57 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 34m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$1,031United Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31

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Frontier

Sep 15

SMF11:53 amSacramento Intl

20h 46m

2 stops

TPA11:39 amTampa

Sep 21

TPA8:01 pmTampa

17h 57m

1 stop

SMF10:58 amSacramento Intl

$251

Frontier

Sep 19

SMF11:53 amSacramento Intl

9h 33m

1 stop

TPA12:26 amTampa

Sep 23

TPA2:10 pmTampa

23h 30m

2 stops

SMF10:40 amSacramento Intl

$256

Frontier

Sep 17

SMF11:35 amSacramento Intl

9h 51m

1 stop

TPA12:26 amTampa

Sep 23

TPA2:10 pmTampa

23h 30m

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SMF10:40 amSacramento Intl

$257

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Southwest

Sep 4

SMF9:15 amSacramento Intl

9h 45m

2 stops

TPA10:00 pmTampa

Sep 8

TPA10:00 amTampa

14h 20m

2 stops

SMF9:20 pmSacramento Intl

$835

Southwest

Aug 28

SMF5:25 amSacramento Intl

8h 45m

2 stops

TPA5:10 pmTampa

Sep 4

TPA11:15 amTampa

9h 35m

2 stops

SMF5:50 pmSacramento Intl

$960

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

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Mon 9/14

11:35 am-12:26 am

1 stop9h 51m

Tampa

Wed 9/23

2:10 pm-10:40 am

2 stops23h 30m

$251

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

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11:53 am-4:53 pm

1 stop26h 00m

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2:10 pm-10:40 am

2 stops23h 30m

$251

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

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Fri 9/11

5:11 pm-5:55 am

1 stop9h 44m

Tampa

Mon 9/14

6:15 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 25m

$358

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

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Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/29

12:52 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop24h 16m

Tampa

Mon 10/5

7:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop18h 25m

$363

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

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Sat 10/24

6:00 am-6:01 pm

2 stops9h 01m

Tampa

Mon 11/2

3:06 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$402

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/10

5:45 am-4:40 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Tampa

Wed 11/11

7:30 am-1:55 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$407

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/13

5:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Tampa

Sat 2/20

4:30 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$437

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/20

10:04 am-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Tampa

Mon 1/25

5:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$437

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/18

7:35 am-8:21 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Tampa

Thu 1/21

1:20 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$437

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/20

7:35 am-8:21 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Tampa

Mon 1/25

5:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$437

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sacramento and Tampa?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $430 to $664.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $251.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Tampa?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Tampa from Sacramento, with most prices found around $300. If you aren’t able to travel to Tampa during the month of January, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $370.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Tampa?

The cheapest day to depart from Sacramento to Tampa is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Tampa on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $426. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Tampa on Monday is $532.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Tampa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Tampa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $450. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $527 on average. Flights to Tampa from Sacramento in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tampa from Sacramento when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tampa for around $447 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tampa from Sacramento for as low as $384 on momondo.

How have Sacramento to Tampa flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Sacramento to Tampa flights are approximately 38% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$134
Fastest flight time	6h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Tampa from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $134. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to Tampa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $251.

The fastest flight from Sacramento to Tampa takes 6h 30m

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Tampa. There are no popular flight routes from Sacramento to Tampa.

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How far is Sacramento Intl to Tampa by plane?
A flight from Sacramento Intl to Tampa will travel around 2350.1 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 6h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Tampa Airport?
Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Tampa Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Tampa Airport?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Tampa Airport as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Tampa Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Tampa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tampa Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Tampa Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Sacramento to Tampa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Sacramento to Tampa is Southwest, representing 40% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are American Airlines at 25%, United Airlines at 17%, and Delta at 10%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $66	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,647 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $158	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,529 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $261	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,124 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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