Cheapest airlines flights from Sacramento to Denver

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Sacramento to Denver, including Frontier Airlines, Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sacramento to Denver according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Sacramento to Denver in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$113, and round-trip direct flights start at US$130.

Displayed flight fares from Sacramento to Denver are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Sacramento to Denver Flight Details

The distance between Sacramento and Denver is about 1,456.26 km. The average flying time from Sacramento to Denver is around 3 hours 11 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$76
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$130
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,456.26 km
Average flight time3 hours 11 minutes
Popular airlineFrontier Airlines
Flight statistics for the Sacramento–Denver route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Denver (SAC-DEN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$76 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SMF to DEN on Sat, May 9), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$130 departing on Fri, Apr 17 and returning on Sun, Apr 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Denver with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 11 minutes to fly from Sacramento to Denver.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Denver is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Sacramento to Denver, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, May 9, with one-way flights priced at just US$76.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Denver travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sacramento to Denver is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Denver on April 23, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$94.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Denver, with Sacramento International Airport to Denver International Airport (SMF-DEN) is by far the most common option on this route: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) Denver International Airport (DEN).
  • The time difference between Denver and Sacramento is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Sacramento to Denver

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Sacramento to Denver?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Sacramento to Denver on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Sacramento to Denver, with fares starting at US$148.

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Frontier Airlines
US$148
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Hawaiian Airlines
US$170
Hawaiian Airlines
United Airlines
US$328
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Sacramento to Denver?

Total flights from Sacramento to Denver across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, United Airlines/Air Canada operates the most frequent flights from Sacramento to Denver, with 33 flights per week.

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4
19
33
United Airlines
33
United Airlines
Air Canada
33
Air Canada
Lufthansa
11
Lufthansa
Copa Airlines
6
Copa Airlines
Volaris
4
Volaris

How many flights fly from Sacramento to Denver daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Sacramento to Denver within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Sacramento to Denver is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

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72
56
41
Highest
62
Mon
56
Tue
64
Wed
66
Thu
87
Fri
66
Sat
74
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.