How many flights from Sacramento to Denver are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 57.3% of flights from Sacramento to Denver have been non-stop. For flights that do include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This data reflects the flight options observed over a 90-day period for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Sacramento to Denver?

The typical direct flight from Sacramento to Denver has a median duration of 2 hours and 26 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1460 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on the other hand, historically have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Sacramento to Denver?

Historically, flying with a layover from Sacramento to Denver has been slightly cheaper, with a connecting median price of $227. Direct flights, which represent 56.9% of the options over a 90-day period, have a median price of $229. This indicates a premium of approximately 1% for direct flights compared to those with connections.

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Sacramento to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Denver

For cheap flights from Sacramento to Denver, fares typically range from $183 to $275, with a median of $238. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, and about 17% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Denver, May and April stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $188. Following these, July also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $218, making it another good option for budget-conscious travelers.

A typical journey from Sacramento to Denver takes about 5h 9m, including connections. A meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. For those itineraries that do include connections, the median number of stopovers is 1.

The route from Sacramento to Denver covers a distance of 1460 km, which is considered a short-haul flight. This classification indicates a relatively quick journey, making it a convenient option for travelers seeking a shorter travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Denver

Regular price: $94 - $279

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

The regular price range for flights from Sacramento to Denver is $94 to $279. The current lowest deal is $96 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 12-Sep 19.

now $96

Low $94

High $279

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Denver

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Denver is April, with a median price of $188. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $400. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $188

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $400

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sacramento to Denver

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Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Denver

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Denver

Sacramento (SMF) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$578

$360

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Denver

Sacramento (SMF) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$580

$360

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Denver

Sacramento (SMF) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$565

$349

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Denver

Sacramento (SMF) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$578

$350

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Denver

Sacramento (SMF) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$379

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Denver

Sacramento (SMF) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$492

$340

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$562 → $331

41%

1 night

Aug 21 - Aug 22

$580 → $361

38%

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

$578 → $360

38%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$565 → $350

38%

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Sacramento - Denver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares are below the typical level for this route, with 17% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

May and April offer the lowest median prices

Historically, May and April offer the lowest median prices at $188, followed by July at $218.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 5h 9m

The median flight time for this route is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are a mixed share of routes

Direct flights make up a mixed share of routes, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for this route appear frequently, with a current deal at $96 on Frontier Airlines.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport offers flights to Denver, making it a convenient departure option.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$179

Denver main airports to arrive at

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from Denver (reachable by car, bus, or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$179

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Colorado Springs (COS)

Colorado Springs (COS) is a reliable alternative with a robust flight schedule, ideal for travelers.

📍 ~115 km from Denver (reachable by car, I-25 traffic can impact travel time)

💸 Flights from ~$312

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sacramento to Denver is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $211. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees an average price of $239, while booking 60+ days out can result in significantly higher average prices, around $393. This trend is based on observations over a 90-day period.

A flight from Sacramento to Denver is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $183. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed over a 90-day period, meaning that 25% of all flights were available at this price or lower. The median price for this route historically stands at $238, with prices at the 75th percentile reaching $275.

Based on historical data over a 270-day window, May and April have typically been the most affordable months to fly from Sacramento to Denver, both with a median price of $188. July also shows a relatively good median price of $218. The annual median price for this route is $238, indicating that these months offer prices below the yearly average.

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Sacramento to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Denver

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Denver

Regular price: $94 - $279

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

The regular price range for flights from Sacramento to Denver is $94 to $279. The current lowest deal is $96 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 12-Sep 19.

now $96

Low $94

High $279

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Denver

April

Cheapest

Flights from $188

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $400

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sacramento to Denver

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Denver

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Denver

Sacramento (SMF) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$578

$360

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Denver

Sacramento (SMF) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$580

$360

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Denver

Sacramento (SMF) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$565

$349

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Denver

Sacramento (SMF) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$578

$350

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Denver

Sacramento (SMF) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$379

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Denver

Sacramento (SMF) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$492

$340

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$562 → $331

41%

1 night

Aug 21 - Aug 22

$580 → $361

38%

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

$578 → $360

38%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$565 → $350

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Denver

Sacramento - Denver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares are below the typical level for this route, with 17% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

May and April offer the lowest median prices

Historically, May and April offer the lowest median prices at $188, followed by July at $218.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 5h 9m

The median flight time for this route is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are a mixed share of routes

Direct flights make up a mixed share of routes, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for this route appear frequently, with a current deal at $96 on Frontier Airlines.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport offers flights to Denver, making it a convenient departure option.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$179

Denver main airports to arrive at

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from Denver (reachable by car, bus, or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$179

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Colorado Springs (COS)

Colorado Springs (COS) is a reliable alternative with a robust flight schedule, ideal for travelers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Denver

Today’s best flight deals from Sacramento to Denver

Sacramento to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Denver

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Denver

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Denver

Direct flights from Sacramento to Denver

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Denver

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Denver

Sacramento - Denver route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

May and April offer the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 5h 9m

Direct flights are a mixed share of routes

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Denver main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Denver

Best Elite deals to Denver

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

When is the best time to book flights from Sacramento to Denver?

How do I know if a Sacramento to Denver flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Sacramento to Denver?

How many flights from Sacramento to Denver are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Sacramento to Denver?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Sacramento to Denver?

Related routes

More routes from Sacramento

Flights to Denver from other cities

Sacramento to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Denver

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Denver

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Denver

Direct flights from Sacramento to Denver

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Denver

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Denver

Sacramento - Denver route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

May and April offer the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 5h 9m

Direct flights are a mixed share of routes

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Denver main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Denver

Best Elite deals to Denver

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

When is the best time to book flights from Sacramento to Denver?

How do I know if a Sacramento to Denver flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Sacramento to Denver?