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

The number of flights available between Sacramento and Denver is 116 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 20% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How many flights depart from Sacramento to Denver on average per day?

The number of flights available between Sacramento and Denver is 16 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 12:00, with 43% of daily flights leaving at midday.

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

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Sacramento Intl to Denver Intl

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

Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Denver Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Denver Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Denver Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Denver Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Denver Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R1 788 Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Denver in 2026/27

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18:30 - 21:59SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 29mdirect

15:51 - 17:34DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 43mdirect

R3 888United Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Tue, Dec 29

13:30 - 19:20SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

4h 50m1 stop Portland

21:20 - 23:00DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 40mdirect

R3 986Southwest

Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5

5:00 - 8:28SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 28mdirect

17:40 - 22:59DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 19m1 stop Los Angeles

R4 052United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21

20:15 - 23:35SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 20mdirect

10:15 - 11:55DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 40mdirect

R4 200Southwest

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 - 11:41SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

4h 41m1 stop Los Angeles

5:25 - 9:00DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

4h 35m1 stop Salt Lake City

R4 216Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

6:50 - 10:10SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 20mdirect

20:25 - 22:00DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 35mdirect

R4 347Southwest

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

15:06 - 21:39SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

5h 33m1 stop San Diego

13:54 - 14:07DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

25h 13m1 stop San Diego

R4 429Alaska Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 13

9:47 - 16:56SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

6h 09m1 stop Salt Lake City

12:22 - 18:12DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

R4 675Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

19:50 - 23:10SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 20mdirect

21:20 - 22:55DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 35mdirect

R4 741Southwest

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

5:10 - 12:20SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

6h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Tucson

14:15 - 17:40DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

4h 25m1 stop Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld

R4 757Southwest

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 24

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11:50 - 15:10SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 20mdirect

8:35 - 10:05DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 30mdirect

R11 024Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 29

6:00 - 11:27SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

4h 27m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

11:06 - 18:08DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 02m1 stop Los Angeles

R11 467American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2

15:02 - 23:19SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

7h 17m2 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:53 - 12:14DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 21m1 stop Portland

R11 631Alaska Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

15:02 - 23:19SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

7h 17m2 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:53 - 12:14DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 21m1 stop Portland

R11 959Alaska Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

9:00 - 12:28SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 28mdirect

11:43 - 13:19DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 36mdirect

R11 975United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 1

16:17 - 19:45SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 28mdirect

10:05 - 15:01DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 56m1 stop Los Angeles

R12 139United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2

15:02 - 23:19SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

7h 17m2 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:45 - 14:15DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 30m1 stop San Diego

R12 353Alaska Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

11:42 - 19:45SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

7h 03m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

6:00 - 9:29DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

4h 29m1 stop San Francisco

R12 517United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 12

11:42 - 19:44SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

7h 02m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

6:00 - 9:29DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

4h 29m1 stop San Francisco

R13 025United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 8

11:54 - 18:32SMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

5h 38m1 stop Portland

7:53 - 12:14DEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 21m1 stop Portland

R13 124Alaska Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

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Delta flights from Sacramento to Denver

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Delta

Nov 2

SMF6:00Sacramento Intl

4h 41m

1 stop

DEN11:41Denver Intl

Nov 9

DEN5:25Denver Intl

4h 35m

1 stop

SMF9:00Sacramento Intl

R4 216

Delta

Oct 10

SMF9:47Sacramento Intl

6h 09m

1 stop

DEN16:56Denver Intl

Oct 17

DEN12:22Denver Intl

6h 50m

1 stop

SMF18:12Sacramento Intl

R4 675

Delta

Oct 16

SMF17:05Sacramento Intl

4h 35m

1 stop

DEN22:40Denver Intl

Oct 23

DEN19:10Denver Intl

4h 50m

1 stop

SMF23:00Sacramento Intl

R5 463

Alaska Airlines flights from Sacramento to Denver

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Alaska Airlines

Dec 5

SMF15:06Sacramento Intl

5h 33m

1 stop

DEN21:39Denver Intl

Dec 13

DEN13:54Denver Intl

25h 13m

1 stop

SMF14:07Sacramento Intl

R4 429

Alaska Airlines

Oct 5

SMF17:22Sacramento Intl

5h 37m

1 stop

DEN23:59Denver Intl

Oct 6

DEN7:53Denver Intl

5h 21m

1 stop

SMF12:14Sacramento Intl

R4 872

Alaska Airlines

Oct 10

SMF10:17Sacramento Intl

6h 44m

1 stop

DEN18:01Denver Intl

Oct 14

DEN7:53Denver Intl

5h 21m

1 stop

SMF12:14Sacramento Intl

R5 003

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SMF Sacramento Intl - DEN Denver Intl

SMFDEN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 21/12

18:30-21:59

Nonstop2h 29m

Denver Intl

Tue 29/12

15:51-17:34

Nonstop2h 43m

R3 888

SacramentoDenver

SMF Sacramento Intl - DEN Denver Intl

SMFDEN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 28/10

13:30-19:20

1 stop4h 50m

Denver Intl

Thu 5/11

21:20-23:00

Nonstop2h 40m

R3 986

SacramentoDenver

SMF Sacramento Intl - DEN Denver Intl

SMFDEN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 15/10

5:00-8:28

Nonstop2h 28m

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Wed 21/10

17:40-22:59

1 stop6h 19m

R4 052

SacramentoDenver

SMF Sacramento Intl - DEN Denver Intl

SMFDEN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/11

20:15-23:35

Nonstop2h 20m

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Wed 11/11

10:15-11:55

Nonstop2h 40m

R4 200

SacramentoDenver

SMF Sacramento Intl - DEN Denver Intl

SMFDEN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/11

6:00-11:41

1 stop4h 41m

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Mon 9/11

5:25-9:00

1 stop4h 35m

R4 216

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SMF Sacramento Intl - DEN Denver Intl

SMFDEN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/10

6:50-10:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Denver Intl

Tue 13/10

20:25-22:00

Nonstop2h 35m

R4 347

SacramentoDenver

SMF Sacramento Intl - DEN Denver Intl

SMFDEN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/12

15:06-21:39

1 stop5h 33m

Denver Intl

Sun 13/12

13:54-14:07

1 stop25h 13m

R4 429

SacramentoDenver

SMF Sacramento Intl - DEN Denver Intl

SMFDEN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/10

9:47-16:56

1 stop6h 09m

Denver Intl

Sat 17/10

12:22-18:12

1 stop6h 50m

R4 675

SacramentoDenver

SMF Sacramento Intl - DEN Denver Intl

SMFDEN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 29/10

19:50-23:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Denver Intl

Mon 2/11

21:20-22:55

Nonstop2h 35m

R4 741

SacramentoDenver

SMF Sacramento Intl - DEN Denver Intl

SMFDEN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 24/10

5:10-12:20

2 stops6h 10m

Denver Intl

Sat 24/10

14:15-17:40

1 stop4h 25m

R4 757

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R3 543 to R6 759.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R3 888.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Denver?

The cheapest month to fly to Denver from Sacramento is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R4 314, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Denver in November, then you should wait until February to fly from Sacramento, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R4 331.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Denver from Sacramento when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Denver for around R5 515 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Denver from Sacramento for as low as R4 232 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Sacramento to Denver flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Sacramento to Denver flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Sacramento to Denver flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Sacramento to Denver flights are approximately 100% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	R1 788
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Denver	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Denver from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is R1 788. The best return flight deal from Sacramento to Denver found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R3 888.

Direct flights go from Sacramento to Denver every day.

There is 1 airport in Denver. From Sacramento there are direct flights to Denver Intl (DEN).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Denver

How far is Sacramento Intl to Denver Intl by plane?
Sacramento Intl and Denver Intl are 1426,2 km apart from one another.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Denver Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Denver Intl Airport are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Denver Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Denver Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Denver Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Denver Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Denver Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Sacramento to Denver?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Sacramento to Denver is Boeing 737 MAX 8 (19,47% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-900 (13,96%), Airbus A320-100/200 (13,14%), and Boeing 737 MAX 9 (9,92%).

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