Sacramento to Denver (SMF–APA) — 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 4h 23m F9WNY4 → IJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
DAL Dallas 7h 32m WN → ASPLXJXE Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
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Sacramento to Denver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
898 mi 2h 3m nonstop +1h ahead

SMF–APA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
LAS ~4h 23m DAL ~7h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
77
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
SMF → APA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
APA → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric SMF→APA OAK→APA SFO→APA
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 5
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 2h 3m 2h 41m 1h 57m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Denver flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Denver flights · San Jose (SJC) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
898 mi / 1,445 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Denver route.
Route details
Distance898 mi / 1,445 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Centennial Airport take about 2h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 898 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. 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 SMF to APA

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMF to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to APA is about 2 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 898 miles (1,445 km).

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 Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).