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$89+ Cheap flights from Denver to Sacramento (DEN - SMF)

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DEN — SMF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Denver Intl to Sacramento Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Denver to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$167
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$280
From Denver Intl to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from Denver to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Denver to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/48:05 pmDEN - SMF
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Thu 8/77:40 pmSMF - DEN
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:00 amDEN - SMF
1 stop10h 25mFrontier
Mon 10/2712:11 pmSMF - DEN
Nonstop2h 39mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$171
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/217:01 amDEN - SMF
1 stop6h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/213:36 pmSMF - DEN
1 stop7h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/157:20 amDEN - SMF
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Fri 8/155:09 pmSMF - DEN
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/10$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:53 pmDEN - SMF
Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/64:07 pmSMF - DEN
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/296:07 pmDEN - SMF
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/56:00 amSMF - DEN
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$237
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:30 pmDEN - SMF
1 stop4h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 12/911:30 amSMF - DEN
1 stop5h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$255

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Denver to Sacramento that are best for you.

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DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Mon 8/4

8:05 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/7

7:40 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$167

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Fri 8/15

9:42 am-11:16 am

Nonstop2h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/18

12:11 pm-3:46 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$176

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Fri 8/15

7:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/15

5:09 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$217

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Tue 7/29

6:07 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$237

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Tue 8/19

8:04 am-9:38 am

Nonstop2h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/24

8:45 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$247

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Wed 7/23

7:06 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/24

2:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$306

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Thu 8/14

7:18 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$89

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Fri 8/22

9:36 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 34m

$98

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

$104

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Fri 8/15

7:11 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$108

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The best insider tips for Denver to Sacramento flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Denver to Sacramento trip
Airports
DEN

Use the A Line train for a quick 37-minute ride from DEN to downtown Denver, avoiding expensive taxis and rideshares.

Read more about DENby Emily Zemler
SMF

Catch the express bus Route 142 from SMF to downtown Sacramento in about 30 minutes, running hourly until 10:33 pm.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DEN

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Best time to book a flight from Denver to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Denver to Sacramento

How far ahead should I book a flight from Denver to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Denver to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Denver to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Denver to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Denver to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DEN to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Denver to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Denver to Sacramento at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 58% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Denver to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Denver to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Denver to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Denver to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Denver to Sacramento. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from DEN to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Denver to Sacramento, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Denver to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Denver to Sacramento?

    Booking a flight from Denver Intl (DEN) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) is your only option if you wish to fly from Denver to Sacramento. On a typical day, there are 22 flights from Denver Intl to Sacramento Intl, all of which are around 2h 25m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Denver Intl to Sacramento.

  • How popular is this Denver to Sacramento flight route?

    The Denver Intl to Sacramento Intl flight path was viewed by 51 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Denver to Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $167. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $176 and $217, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Denver to Sacramento one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Denver to Sacramento are American Airlines ($89), Frontier ($98), and Southwest ($104).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Denver to Sacramento?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Denver to Sacramento are Frontier (95%), Air Canada (83%) and United Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Denver to Sacramento?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (Denver Intl - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $157 on average our data indicates $281 when flying from Denver to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Denver to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Denver to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Denver to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Denver to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Denver to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Denver to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Denver to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Denver to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Denver to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Denver to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$52Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$182Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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