Flying from Tampa to Sacramento: what you need to know
Start your journey at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Sacramento taking off from either of these.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Stockton Airport (SCK) are the primary entry points to Sacramento.
Sacramento is three hours behind Tampa and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your Tampa to Sacramento flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Sacramento
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Tampa to Sacramento flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Flying from Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
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When it comes to Tampa International Airport's on-time performance, 78.59% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Arriving in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is approximately 14 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider checking in to Not Here do not Book after touching down from your flight from Tampa to Sacramento. It's a quick drive from SMF and a great option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Grab a Sacramento International Airport rental car and explore Sacramento and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Stockton Airport (SCK) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. Following your flight from Tampa to Sacramento, it takes approximately 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take about 3 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
You can find Stockton Airport at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Tampa to Sacramento. August is the most popular month to travel to Sacramento. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Tampa to Sacramento ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Tampa to Sacramento in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Sacramento
Start your Sacramento trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Tampa to Sacramento, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, Crocker Art Museum and Discovery Park are popular attractions which should feature on every Sacramento itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres to the south, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.