Denver to Sacramento (DEN–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEN–SMF is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 907 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM | 45 | 320, 738, 739, A21N | 2h35-2h42 | Star Alliance | AC, CM | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 35 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h22-3h01 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 6 | 320 | 2h36 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Denver
| Metric | DEN→SMF | BJC→SMF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 22m | 2h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
DEN–SMF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to SMF
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to SMF ranges from 2 hours 22 minutes to 3 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 907 miles (1,460 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 119 return, totaling 231 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC).