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

Frontier is the most popular carrier operating from Denver Intl to Sacramento Intl

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Denver to Sacramento?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $191.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Denver and Sacramento?

San Diego (SAN) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

49 flights are operational weekly from Denver to Sacramento as of October 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 43% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Denver to Sacramento?

Flights connecting via San Diego (SAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 8h 06m.

What airlines fly to Sacramento?

Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sacramento from Denver according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sacramento. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Sacramento on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Denver to Sacramento?

San Diego (SAN) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 16m.

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

7 flights are operational daily from Denver to Sacramento as of October 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 7:00PM, with 38% of flights per day taking off at noon.

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

Prices for flights from Denver Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Denver Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Denver Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Denver Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sacramento Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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1:54 pm - 10:35 amDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

21h 41m1 stop Los Angeles

12:30 pm - 3:54 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 24mnonstop

$149Frontier

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

8:58 am - 10:42 amDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 44mnonstop

11:37 am - 3:06 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 29mnonstop

$149Frontier

Wed, Dec 23 - Fri, Jan 1

9:25 am - 11:10 amDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 45mnonstop

6:19 pm - 11:44 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

4h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$149Frontier

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

1:55 pm - 7:36 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 41m1 stop San Diego

12:25 pm - 3:49 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 24mnonstop

$208Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

8:40 am - 10:20 amDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 40mnonstop

8:15 pm - 11:35 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 20mnonstop

$227Southwest

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

9:20 pm - 11:00 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 40mnonstop

8:15 pm - 11:35 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 20mnonstop

$227Southwest

Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 13

9:47 am - 11:35 amDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 48mnonstop

7:07 am - 12:56 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

4h 49m1 stop San Diego

$274Multiple Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 6

9:45 am - 11:30 amDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 45mnonstop

3:03 pm - 12:56 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

20h 53m1 stop San Diego

$301Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6

8:00 am - 9:45 amDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 45mnonstop

8:45 am - 12:09 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 24mnonstop

$327United Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22

1:30 pm - 3:12 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 42mnonstop

7:05 pm - 10:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 25mnonstop

$327United Airlines

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10:55 pm - 5:34 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

19h 39m1 stop Los Angeles

11:59 am - 3:25 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 26mnonstop

$197Frontier

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

1:10 pm - 5:34 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 24m1 stop Los Angeles

11:59 am - 3:25 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 26mnonstop

$268Frontier

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 17

10:44 pm - 2:35 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

16h 51m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:19 pm - 11:49 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

4h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$278Frontier

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

3:00 pm - 6:53 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

4h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1:18 pm - 10:37 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

8h 19m2 stops Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$709Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

6:42 pm - 11:20 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 38m1 stop Los Angeles

6:00 am - 11:31 amSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

4h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$715American Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

3:58 pm - 5:40 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 42mnonstop

1:06 pm - 4:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 24mnonstop

$747United Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

7:53 am - 12:14 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 21m1 stop Portland

2:52 pm - 10:12 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

6h 20m1 stop San Diego

$747Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 27

1:30 pm - 3:12 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 42mnonstop

5:43 pm - 11:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

5h 16m1 stop San Francisco

$757United Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

6:40 pm - 8:15 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 35mnonstop

2:40 pm - 6:00 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 20mnonstop

$893Southwest

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 29

9:00 pm - 10:40 pmDEN Denver Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 40mnonstop

2:40 pm - 6:00 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DEN Denver Intl

2h 20mnonstop

$980Southwest

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

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Nov 7

DEN9:25 amDenver Intl

2h 45m

SMF11:10 amSacramento Intl

Nov 10

SMF6:19 pmSacramento Intl

4h 25m

1 stop

DEN11:44 pmDenver Intl

$149

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Nov 12

DEN9:24 amDenver Intl

2h 45m

SMF11:09 amSacramento Intl

Nov 13

SMF7:36 pmSacramento Intl

13h 09m

1 stop

DEN9:45 amDenver Intl

$151

Frontier

Nov 11

DEN10:44 pmDenver Intl

21h 05m

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SMF6:49 pmSacramento Intl

Nov 14

SMF12:05 pmSacramento Intl

2h 24m

DEN3:29 pmDenver Intl

$152

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DEN Denver Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Tue 12/1

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Tue 12/8

12:30 pm-3:54 pm

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$149

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DEN Denver Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

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8:58 am-10:42 am

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Nonstop2h 29m

$149

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DEN Denver Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

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9:25 am-11:10 am

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6:19 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$149

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DEN Denver Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

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1:55 pm-7:36 pm

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12:25 pm-3:49 pm

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$208

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8:15 pm-11:35 pm

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DEN Denver Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

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9:20 pm-11:00 pm

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DEN Denver Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

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9:47 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 48m

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$274

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DEN Denver Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Denver Intl

Fri 12/4

9:45 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/6

3:03 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop20h 53m

$301

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DEN Denver Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Sat 11/21

8:00 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/22

8:45 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$327

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DEN Denver Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Fri 11/20

1:30 pm-3:12 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/22

7:05 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$327

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $228 to $420.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $149.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from Denver, with most prices found around $237. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of January, then departing from Denver during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $286.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sacramento?

The cheapest day to depart from Denver to Sacramento is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $306. Flights from Denver to Sacramento on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $466. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Sacramento?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Sacramento is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Denver to Sacramento in the morning for as low as $334. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $456. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Denver Intl to Sacramento Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sacramento from Denver when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sacramento for around $353 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sacramento from Denver for as low as $277 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Denver to Sacramento flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Denver to Sacramento flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Denver to Sacramento.

How have Denver to Sacramento flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Denver to Sacramento flights are approximately 68% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$54
Fastest flight time	2h 33m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Sacramento	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Sacramento from Denver in the past 72 hours is $54. The best round-trip flight deal from Denver to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $149.

The fastest flight from Denver to Sacramento takes 2h 33m

Direct flights go from Denver to Sacramento every day.

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

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How far is Denver Intl to Sacramento Intl by plane?
Denver Intl and Sacramento Intl are 886.2 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 2h 33m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Denver Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Denver Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Denver Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Denver Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Denver Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Denver Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sacramento Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Denver to Sacramento?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Denver to Sacramento is Boeing 737 MAX 8 (15.94% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (14.16%), Boeing 737-900 (13.82%), and Airbus A321neo (10.72%).
What is the most popular airline from Denver to Sacramento?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Denver and Sacramento, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 47% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Frontier with 39%, Southwest with 13%, and JetBlue with 1%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $103	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,519 reviews	Search Frontier flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $218	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,406 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $266	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,061 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $267	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,211 reviews	Search Southwest flights

Southwest Flights From Denver to Sacramento
Southwest operates around 12 flights from Denver to Sacramento every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $428, but momondo users have found Southwest deals from Denver to Sacramento from as low as $267 round-trip. Southwest has been scored 7.9/10 in 4,211 reviews.
United Airlines Flights From Denver to Sacramento
$218 is the best United Airlines flight deal from Denver to Sacramento found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average United Airlines ticket price found was closer to $445, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.3/10 from 10,406 user reviews) flies into Sacramento from Denver 10 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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