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

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Sacramento to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
898 mi 2h 3m nonstop +1h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SMF and APA, connecting options are available through 45 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
178
Candidates
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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.
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 0 5 4
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 2h 3m 2h 13m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 72% – –
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.
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)0
1-stop connections45 hubs
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 approximately 2h 3m. The route covers 898 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, VNY, SJC, BZN, OAK, SLC, BUR, SBD, SCF, DEN, PSP, SAN, ABQ, SNA, SFO, PDX, PHX, BFI, YVR, LAX, SAT, YEG, MSP, AUS, SEA, SJD, IND, LGA, MCI, DFW, HOU, MKE, STL, IAH, MSY, MDW, BNA, ORD, CLT, IAD, MIA, MCO, HNL, DAL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 898 miles (1,445 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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