Denver to Sacramento (APA–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 3h 44m EJAJTLXE → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DAL Dallas 12h 53m XE → WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between APA and SMF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Denver flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for APA to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
LAS ~3h 44m DAL ~12h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
79
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
APA → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → APA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric APA→SMF DEN→SMF BJC→SMF
Distance from APA – 22 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 1
Weekly flights – 117 –
Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights · Denver (BJC) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of APA with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Denver.
APA: MDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
Facts

APA–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Sacramento route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about APA to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field.
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from SMF to APA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN and BJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN) and Denver (BJC).