What percentage of Denver to Sacramento flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, 46.9% of flights from Denver to Sacramento were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route 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 2 hours and 38 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 1460 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 6 hours and 3 minutes. Travelers can expect varying durations depending on whether their flight includes layovers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Denver to Sacramento are observed with frequent regularity. This route is classified as one that often presents favorable deals for travelers. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown opportunities for good value flights.

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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 significant discount may require some flexibility or advance planning.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Sacramento, the data indicates that April is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $133. Following closely, May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $149. July presents another relatively inexpensive option, with a median fare of $170, making these months potentially good choices for budget-conscious travelers.

A typical journey from Denver to Sacramento has a median duration of 2h 38m, including connections. This route is classified as a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 1460 kilometers. The relatively short distance means that even with connections, the overall travel time remains manageable for most travelers.

For flights from Denver to Sacramento, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, though most itineraries connect at least once. Specifically, 46.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from Denver to Sacramento. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Denver to Sacramento

Regular price: $195 - $301

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Denver to Sacramento typically range from $195 to $301. The current lowest deal is $163 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 14-Sep 21.

now $163

Low $195

High $301

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Sacramento

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Sacramento

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$444

$351

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$619

$360

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$619

$360

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$606

$360

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$624

$361

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$581

$351

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 9 - Aug 10

$624 → $361

42%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$619 → $360

42%

2 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 11

$619 → $360

42%

3 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 12

$606 → $360

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Sacramento

Denver - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Denver to Sacramento are above the typical level, with a median price of $281.

📅 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

46.9% of recent flights are direct

46.9% of recent flights from Denver to Sacramento are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Denver to Sacramento, with one direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Denver to Sacramento are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International is a convenient option 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 is a good option for flights from Denver to Sacramento.

📍 ~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 and often a convenient alternative to SFO.

📍 ~125 km from Sacramento (reachable by car, subject to heavy Bay Area commuter traffic during peak hours)

💸 Flights from ~$133

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Sep 29

Sacramento, United States

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$2,267

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From DEN

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Sep 15

Sacramento, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,306

$623

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From DEN

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Oct 21

Sacramento, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,126

$623

Save $1,503

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Business Class

From DEN

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Oct 27

Sacramento, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,148

$623

Save $1,525

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Sep 16

Sacramento, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,112

$623

Save $1,489

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Sep 16

Sacramento, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,067

$623

Save $1,444

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Sep 23

Sacramento, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,098

$623

Save $1,475

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Oct 21

Sacramento, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,147

$623

Save $1,524

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Oct 14

Sacramento, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,135

$623

Save $1,512

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Sep 15

Sacramento, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,066

$623

Save $1,443

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Sep 15

Sacramento, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,109

$623

Save $1,486

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Oct 07

Sacramento, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,085

$623

Save $1,462

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

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 around $151. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $266, while booking 60+ days out resulted in an even higher average of $321. Planning your purchase within the recommended 28-59 day window can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Denver to Sacramento is considered to be $182 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $281. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $432 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $182 typically represents a favorable deal for this route.

Historically, April, May, and July have offered some of the cheapest flights from Denver to Sacramento. In April, the median price was $133, while May saw a median of $149. July also presented a favorable median price of $170. These months generally fall below the annual median price of $281 for this route, indicating potential savings for travelers.

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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: $195 - $301

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Denver to Sacramento typically range from $195 to $301. The current lowest deal is $163 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 14-Sep 21.

now $163

Low $195

High $301

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Sacramento

April

Cheapest

Flights from $149

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $397

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Sacramento

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Sacramento

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$444

$351

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$619

$360

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$619

$360

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$606

$360

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$624

$361

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$581

$351

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 9 - Aug 10

$624 → $361

42%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$619 → $360

42%

2 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 11

$619 → $360

42%

3 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 12

$606 → $360

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Sacramento

Denver - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Denver to Sacramento are above the typical level, with a median price of $281.

📅 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

46.9% of recent flights are direct

46.9% of recent flights from Denver to Sacramento are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Denver to Sacramento, with one direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Denver to Sacramento are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International is a convenient option 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 is a good option for flights from Denver to Sacramento.

📍 ~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 and often a convenient alternative to SFO.

Sacramento, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,085

$623

Save $1,462

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Cheap Flights from Denver to Sacramento

Today’s best flight deals from Denver to Sacramento

Denver to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Denver to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Sacramento

Direct flights from Denver to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Sacramento

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

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Sacramento

Denver - Sacramento route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 2h 38m

46.9% of recent flights are direct

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Denver main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

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Sep 15

Oct 21

Oct 27

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 23

Oct 21

Oct 14

Sep 15

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Oct 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

When should I buy Denver to Sacramento tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Denver to Sacramento?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Denver to Sacramento?

What percentage of Denver to Sacramento flights are direct?

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Denver

Flights to Sacramento from other cities

Denver to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Denver to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Sacramento

Direct flights from Denver to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Sacramento

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

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Sacramento

Denver - Sacramento route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 2h 38m

46.9% of recent flights are direct

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Denver main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

Sep 29

Sep 15

Oct 21

Oct 27

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 23

Oct 21

Oct 14

Sep 15

Sep 15

Oct 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

When should I buy Denver to Sacramento tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Denver to Sacramento?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Denver to Sacramento?