What percentage of Denver to Sacramento flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 46.9% of flights from Denver to Sacramento were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Denver to Sacramento?

A direct flight from Denver to Sacramento typically takes about 2 hours and 38 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 6 hours and 3 minutes. The air distance between Denver and Sacramento is 1460 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Denver to Sacramento?

Historically, good prices on flights from Denver to Sacramento have been frequent. This route is consistently identified as one that often presents favorable deals to travelers. The availability of competitive pricing has been a regular occurrence across the trailing quarter.

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Denver to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Sacramento

For cheap flights from Denver to Sacramento, fares typically range from $182–$432, with a median of $281. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significantly discounted fare can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Sacramento, the data shows that April is often the most economical month, with a median fare of $133. Following closely, May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $149. July presents another relatively affordable option, with a median fare of $170.

A typical journey from Denver to Sacramento has a median duration of 2h 38m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1460 km. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find flights.

For this route, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once. Specifically, 46.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from Denver to Sacramento. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Denver to Sacramento

Regular price: $177 - $295

Prices for flights from Denver to Sacramento are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Denver to Sacramento typically range from $177 to $295. The current lowest deal is $164 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 10-Sep 21.

now $164

Low $177

High $295

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Sacramento

The cheapest month to fly from Denver to Sacramento is April, with a median price of $149. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $397. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $149

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $397

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Direct flights from Denver to Sacramento

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Sacramento

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$510

$327

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$298

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$399

$299

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$399

$299

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$342

$190

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$334

$201

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to Sacramento

1 night

Aug 15 - Aug 16

$395 → $203

49%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$510 → $327

36%

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$329 → $173

47%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$342 → $190

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Sacramento

Denver - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Denver to Sacramento are above the typical level at $164.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Sacramento, with a median price of $149.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 38m

Direct flights from Denver to Sacramento typically take 2h 38m, while connecting flights average 33h 6m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

About 46.9% of recent flights from Denver to Sacramento are direct, indicating mixed availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one airline offering direct flights from Denver to Sacramento.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Denver to Sacramento are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a great choice for flights from Denver to Sacramento.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$146

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport offers convenient access to Sacramento, a popular destination from Denver.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$179

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options, often more convenient for East Bay access.

📍 ~135 km from Sacramento (reachable by car); subject to heavy Bay Area commuter traffic during peak hours.

💸 Flights from ~$158

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Denver to Sacramento is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was approximately $151. Flights booked within 0-6 days of departure tend to be more expensive, averaging around $266. Similarly, booking more than 60 days out also shows higher average prices, at about $321.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Denver to Sacramento is considered to be $182 or less. Prices at or below this threshold represent the lower quartile of fares observed. The median price for this route over the same period was $281, while prices in the upper quartile reached $432.

Historically, April, May, and July have offered some of the most affordable flights from Denver to Sacramento. In April, the median price was $133, while May saw a median of $149. July also presented a relatively low median price of $170. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $281 for this route.

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Denver to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Denver to Sacramento

Regular price: $177 - $295

Prices for flights from Denver to Sacramento are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Denver to Sacramento typically range from $177 to $295. The current lowest deal is $164 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 10-Sep 21.

now $164

Low $177

High $295

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Sacramento

April

Cheapest

Flights from $149

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $397

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