Sacramento to Denver (SMF–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SMF–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 907 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM | 48 | 320, 32Q, 738, 739 | 2h25-2h31 | Star Alliance | AC, CM | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 38 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h07-2h20 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 6 | 320 | 2h20 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→DEN | CCR→DEN | STS→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 55 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 119 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 7m | 1h 51m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
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.
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.
SMF–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMF to DEN
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 119 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SMF to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to DEN ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 907 miles (1,460 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 231 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).