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 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 907 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 64 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h17-2h52 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 35 | 738, A21N, B39M | 2h43-3h04 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | B39M | 2h46 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 6 | 319 | 2h47 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 6 | 32N | 2h50 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | 2h13 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 119 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 13 minutes to 3 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 907 miles (1,460 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 124 return, totaling 243 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.