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.

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

Frontier, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Sacramento Intl to Tampa

How many flights depart from Sacramento to Tampa on average per week?

As of August 2026, there are 1 flights per week flying from Sacramento to Tampa. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sun, with 100% of flights taking off on this day.

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 offers the lowest fares from Sacramento to Tampa?

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

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 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.

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

6:15 am - 10:58 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 43m1 stop Denver Intl

$298Frontier

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12

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

9h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

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

7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

$298Frontier

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

7:50 pm - 10:20 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

11h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

7:00 pm - 11:10 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$330Southwest

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

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

9h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

7:25 pm - 11:00 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

18h 35m1 stop San Diego

$383Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

6:52 am - 4:08 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

30h 16m1 stop San Diego

6:15 am - 10:58 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 43m1 stop Denver Intl

$405Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

8:00 am - 8:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

9h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:25 am - 10:35 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 10m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

$427Southwest

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

1:06 pm - 11:17 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

7h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

4:16 pm - 9:00 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

$438United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

7:04 pm - 10:12 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

12h 08m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

9:00 am - 1:19 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$450American Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 26

8:00 am - 7:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

8h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:08 pm - 8:47 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 39m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$457American Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25

12:55 pm - 11:20 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

6:51 pm - 11:28 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 37m1 stop San Francisco

$510United Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 13

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11:25 am - 11:35 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

21h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

12:39 pm - 10:57 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

25h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

$418Frontier

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 30

11:25 am - 11:35 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

21h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

12:39 pm - 10:57 amTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

25h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

$428Frontier

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 30

11:25 am - 5:32 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

15h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

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

16h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$440Frontier

Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 20

6:28 pm - 5:47 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

8h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:13 am - 9:59 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

16h 46m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$610Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 24

6:28 pm - 5:47 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

8h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:13 am - 9:59 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

18h 46m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$623Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 24

3:13 pm - 12:28 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

18h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:55 pm - 7:59 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 04m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$737American Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 30

6:44 am - 9:21 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

11h 37m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

7:05 am - 12:05 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$757American Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 30

7:45 am - 9:49 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

11h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl

7:00 am - 5:35 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

13h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$763United Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 30

6:30 am - 7:34 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

10h 04m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

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

13h 39m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$838United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 24

7:50 am - 10:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TPA Tampa

11h 40m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:44 pm - 10:40 pmTPA Tampa-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 56m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,444Delta

Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 20

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Frontier flights from Sacramento to Tampa

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Frontier

Sep 10

SMF11:35 amSacramento Intl

9h 51m

1 stop

TPA12:26 amTampa

Sep 14

TPA6:15 amTampa

7h 25m

1 stop

SMF10:40 amSacramento Intl

$298

Frontier

Sep 30

SMF6:23 pmSacramento Intl

25h 11m

2 stops

TPA10:34 pmTampa

Oct 5

TPA6:15 amTampa

7h 25m

1 stop

SMF10:40 amSacramento Intl

$301

Frontier

Sep 10

SMF6:23 pmSacramento Intl

25h 11m

2 stops

TPA10:34 pmTampa

Sep 14

TPA6:15 amTampa

7h 25m

1 stop

SMF10:40 amSacramento Intl

$306

Southwest flights from Sacramento to Tampa

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Southwest

Oct 1

SMF7:50 pmSacramento Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

TPA10:20 amTampa

Oct 5

TPA7:00 pmTampa

7h 10m

1 stop

SMF11:10 pmSacramento Intl

$330

Southwest

Aug 23

SMF5:00 amSacramento Intl

9h 35m

2 stops

TPA5:35 pmTampa

Aug 27

TPA1:40 pmTampa

10h 30m

2 stops

SMF9:10 pmSacramento Intl

$572

Southwest

Aug 21

SMF5:25 amSacramento Intl

8h 45m

2 stops

TPA5:10 pmTampa

Aug 25

TPA8:10 amTampa

7h 05m

1 stop

SMF12:15 pmSacramento Intl

$668

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

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Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/10

11:35 am-12:26 am

1 stop9h 51m

Tampa

Sat 9/12

6:15 am-10:58 am

1 stop7h 43m

$298

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

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Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/17

11:35 am-12:26 am

1 stop9h 51m

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Mon 9/21

6:15 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 25m

$298

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/1

7:50 pm-10:20 am

1 stop11h 30m

Tampa

Mon 10/5

7:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$330

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/1

11:35 am-12:26 am

1 stop9h 51m

Tampa

Sat 10/31

7:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop18h 35m

$383

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/8

6:52 am-4:08 pm

1 stop30h 16m

Tampa

Tue 9/15

6:15 am-10:58 am

1 stop7h 43m

$405

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/8

8:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Tampa

Tue 9/15

6:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 10m

$427

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/30

1:06 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Tampa

Mon 11/2

4:16 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$438

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SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/8

7:04 pm-10:12 am

2 stops12h 08m

Tampa

Sat 9/26

9:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$450

SacramentoTampa

SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/20

8:00 am-7:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Tampa

Mon 1/25

3:08 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$457

SacramentoTampa

SMF Sacramento Intl - TPA Tampa

SMFTPA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/29

12:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Tampa

Sat 2/13

6:51 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$510

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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 $363 to $538.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $298.

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 $429. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Tampa on Sunday is $530.

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 $447. 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 $440 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 $376 on momondo.

How have Sacramento to Tampa flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Sacramento to Tampa flights are approximately 15% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Tampa

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 39% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are American Airlines at 26%, United Airlines at 17%, and Delta at 10%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $66	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,715 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $158	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,497 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $261	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,097 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $281	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,214 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $300	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,897 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

United Airlines Flights From Sacramento to Tampa
Across 1 United Airlines flight from Sacramento to Tampa this week, the average price was $425, with the best United Airlines deals starting from $261 round-trip. 10,095 users have rated United Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 7.4/10.

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