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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Denver to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 am and lands at 3:05 am
• Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 1:25 am.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Denver to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Denver to Sacramento takes 2h 40m, covering 906 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Denver to Sacramento range from $255 to $460, with an average of $353 over the past 12 months. Anything below $255 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 45% above the $353 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $183 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $365 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to Sacramento flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 10%.

One-way fares from Denver to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

Flights from Denver to Sacramento usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

One-stop flights from Denver to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 55% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Denver to Sacramento. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $309 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $470, a difference of $161.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Denver and Sacramento. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 45m, compared with 6h 34m via San Diego (SAN) and 7h 47m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Sacramento is 1 hour behind Denver (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Denver to Sacramento flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, the airport has ATMs which are provided by the Canvas Credit Union. The ATMs are strategically placed at Gates A, B, and C and the Jeppesen Terminal. The Canvas Credit Union also has its operations at Level 6 and opens from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 6 pm.

Yes, the airport has lactation rooms for breastfeeding mothers located at Level 5 inside the women’s restrooms at the center of Jeppesen Terminal, B Gates, C Gates, and A Gates. The nursing rooms have comfortable seating, a changing table, sink, wheelchair access, and power outlets and are open and available 24/7.

The airport has an interfaith Chapel and Prayer Hall located at Level 6 East of the Jeppesen Terminal. This Chapel is normally opened from 4 am to midnight every day. The establishment includes an Islamic Masjid as well.

The Sacramento International Airport offers several services geared towards increasing the comfort and convenience of travelers with reduced mobility. The airport has Braille signs, TDD telephones, and visual paging. It also has parking spots designated for persons with disabilities and wheelchair-accessible facilities.