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Flights from Sacramento to Denver

Nonstop flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Denver (DEN) take about 2h 20m (1,460 km). Frontier Airlines and United Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $85 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Denver

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Airlines flying Sacramento to Denver

Carriers on SMF–DEN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Frontier Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Sacramento to Denver fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $85 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$20528 Oct 2026 · Frontier Airlines$134 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026 · Frontier Airlines
Nov 2026$1866 Nov 2026 · Frontier Airlines$163 · 1 stop6 Nov 2026 · Frontier Airlines
Jan 2027$851 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $85 in January 2027, against $134 for October 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Sacramento to Denver, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Sacramento to Denver flights

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Denver?
A nonstop flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Denver (DEN) takes about 2h 20m, covering 1,460 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Sacramento from Denver by air?
The great-circle distance between Sacramento International Airport and Denver International Airport is 1,460 km (907 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Sacramento to Denver?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SMF–DEN route include Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Sacramento to Denver cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SMF–DEN was $85 USD with Frontier Airlines (nonstop), departing 1 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Denver?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $85 one-way, against $163 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Sacramento to Denver?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Denver visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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