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 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 907 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 64 | 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h11-2h20 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 33 | 319, 320, 738, 739, A21N | 2h18-2h26 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | 738, 739 | 2h25 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h25 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 6 | 32N | 2h17 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→DEN | STS→DEN | OAK→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 67 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 124 | 1 | 58 |
| Flight time | 2h 11m | 2h 35m | 2h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
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 Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 124 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 11 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 907 miles (1,460 km). There are approximately 124 weekly flights outbound and 119 return, totaling 243 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).