Flying from Tampa to Sacramento: what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Tampa to Sacramento. Explore your options for setting off from Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), two of the city's main airports.
The primary hubs where you can touch down in Sacramento are Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Stockton Airport (SCK).
Sacramento is three hours behind Tampa and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Tampa to Sacramento flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
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 central Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
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You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Arriving in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
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SMF is situated at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Once your flight from Tampa to Sacramento has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Sacramento is roughly 80 kilometres from Stockton Airport (SCK).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 3 hours 20 minutes.
Stockton Airport can be found 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 and 37ºC. 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 and 17ºC.
More about Sacramento
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There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, Crocker Art Museum and Discovery Park are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned 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.
