What percentage of Denver to Sacramento flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 46.9% of flights from Denver to Sacramento have been direct. For journeys that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 connections. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

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. This route covers a distance of approximately 1460 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to approximately 6 hours and 3 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Denver to Sacramento are frequently available. This route is classified as one with frequent deals. Travelers can often find competitive fares for this destination, making it a route where monitoring prices can lead to savings.

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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 significantly discounted tickets can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Sacramento, the data shows that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $133. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $149, while July also presents a relatively lower median of $170. These months represent the best opportunities for travelers seeking lower prices on this route.

A typical journey from Denver to Sacramento has a median flight time of 2h 38m. This duration reflects the non-stop flight time, as a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the median connecting flight time is substantially longer, at 33h 6m.

Regarding direct flights from Denver to Sacramento, 46.9% of recent fares were for non-stop itineraries, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, many travelers will encounter flights with at least one stop.

How much is a round trip from Denver to Sacramento

Regular price: $94 - $246

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

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Sacramento is typically between $94 and $246. Currently, the lowest deal is $48 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 9-Nov 18.

now $48

Low $94

High $246

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$452

$382

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$370

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$382

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$370

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$371

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$370

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$253 → $134

47%

2 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 19

$253 → $141

44%

1 night

Oct 1 - Oct 2

$264 → $152

42%

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$399 → $289

28%

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 at $281.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Sacramento, with a median of $133.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 38m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

46.9% of flights are direct

Historically, 46.9% of flights from Denver to Sacramento are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Denver to Sacramento are historically 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, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$139

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Sacramento.

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

💸 Flights from ~$115

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.

📍 ~135 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$174

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Oct 14

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Feb 23

Sacramento, United States

49% AI deal score

$715

$712

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Jan 06

Sacramento, United States

49% AI deal score

$715

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Feb 13

Sacramento, United States

49% AI deal score

$715

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Business Class

From DEN

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Feb 24

Sacramento, United States

49% AI deal score

$715

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Business Class

From DEN

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Jan 16

Sacramento, United States

49% AI deal score

$715

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Business Class

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Feb 16

Sacramento, United States

49% AI deal score

$715

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Jan 18

Sacramento, United States

48% AI deal score

$763

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Jan 11

Sacramento, United States

48% AI deal score

$763

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Denver to Sacramento is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at approximately $151. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $266. Similarly, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows higher average prices, reaching about $321.

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 has been $281. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $432 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $182 threshold.

Historically, April and May have offered some of the most affordable flights from Denver to Sacramento, with median prices of $133 and $149, respectively. July also shows a competitive median price of $170 for this route. The annual median price for flights on this route is $281, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $94 - $246

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

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Sacramento is typically between $94 and $246. Currently, the lowest deal is $48 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 9-Nov 18.

now $48

Low $94

High $246

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$452

$382

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$370

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$382

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$370

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$371

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Sacramento

Denver (DEN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$370

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$253 → $134

47%

2 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 19

$253 → $141

44%

1 night

Oct 1 - Oct 2

$264 → $152

42%

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$399 → $289

28%

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 at $281.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Sacramento, with a median of $133.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 38m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

46.9% of flights are direct

Historically, 46.9% of flights from Denver to Sacramento are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Denver to Sacramento are historically 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, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$139

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Sacramento.

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

💸 Flights from ~$115

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

49% AI deal score

$715

United Airlines

Business Class

From DEN

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Feb 13

Sacramento, United States

49% AI deal score

$715

United Airlines

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Feb 24

Sacramento, United States

49% AI deal score

$715

United Airlines

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Jan 16

Sacramento, United States

49% AI deal score

$715

United Airlines

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Feb 16

Sacramento, United States

49% AI deal score

$715

United Airlines

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Jan 18

Sacramento, United States

48% AI deal score

$763

United Airlines

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Jan 11

Sacramento, United States

48% AI deal score

$763

United Airlines

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

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 2h 38m

46.9% of 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

Dec 30

Oct 27

Feb 02

Oct 14

Feb 23

Jan 06

Feb 13

Feb 24

Jan 16

Feb 16

Jan 18

Jan 11

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

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 2h 38m

46.9% of 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

Dec 30

Oct 27

Feb 02

Oct 14

Feb 23

Jan 06

Feb 13

Feb 24

Jan 16

Feb 16

Jan 18

Jan 11

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?