Sacramento to Denver (MHR–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Sacramento to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 893 mi 1h 43m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MHR and DEN, connecting options are available through 1 hub.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MHR to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
AUS ~7h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
MHR → DEN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
DEN → MHR
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric MHR→DEN SMF→DEN OAK→DEN
Distance from MHR – 19 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 1
Weekly flights 1 124 57
Flight time 1h 43m 2h 11m 2h 11m
Sacramento (SMF) to Denver flights · Oakland (OAK) to Denver flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of MHR with service to Denver International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
MHR: PDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
893 mi / 1,438 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MHR–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Denver route.
Route details
Distance893 mi / 1,438 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MHR
Full nameSacramento Mather Airport
IATA / ICAOMHR / KMHR
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
Destination: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MHR to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento Mather Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 43m. The route covers 893 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MHR to DEN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, OAK and STS. 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.

Flights from MHR to DEN

Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MHR to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MHR to DEN ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,438 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via AUS. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Oakland (OAK) and Santa Rosa (STS).