Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Aspen?

Flights from Sacramento to Aspen usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Aspen Pitkin County (ASE).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to Aspen?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sacramento to Aspen.

Which airports do connecting flights from Sacramento to Aspen pass through?

One-stop flights from Sacramento to Aspen most commonly connect through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 67% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 22% of one-stop connections • Los Angeles (LAX) - 11% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Aspen?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 64% on flights from Sacramento to Aspen. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $980, a difference of $622. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Sacramento to Aspen?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Sacramento to Aspen. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 56m and 6h 01m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to Aspen?

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.

Have flight prices from Sacramento to Aspen changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $459 to $639. That means the highest observed fare was about 39% higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Sacramento to Aspen?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 56m, compared with 5h 12m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 01m via Los Angeles (LAX).

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Aspen?

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

What car rental options are available at Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE)?

Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $97 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Budget • Sixt • Payless • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Aspen flight?

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Aspen range from $339 to $573, with an average of $420 over the past 12 months. Anything below $339 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Aspen?

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Aspen typically range from $339 to $573. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $459, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Aspen?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Aspen. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 133% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Aspen?

United Airlines ($459) and Delta ($514) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Aspen according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Sacramento to Aspen?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the Sacramento to Aspen route. 67% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Sacramento to Aspen?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $358. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Sacramento to Aspen which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Sacramento to Aspen layovers at 3h 07m over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 25

8:45 am - 2:50 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

5h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

4:20 pm - 8:25 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

$459United Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 25

5:00 am - 11:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

5h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

1:26 pm - 8:25 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$464United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

6:00 am - 1:42 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

6h 42m1 stop Los Angeles

12:23 pm - 6:19 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 56m1 stop Los Angeles

$514Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

8:45 am - 4:57 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

7h 12m1 stop Denver Intl

6:09 pm - 10:29 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$524United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

10:55 am - 4:57 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

5h 02m1 stop Denver Intl

1:30 pm - 8:36 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 06m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$534United Airlines

Wed, Dec 23 - Fri, Dec 25

5:05 am - 1:09 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

7h 04m1 stop Denver Intl

5:11 pm - 9:14 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

$574United Airlines

Wed, Dec 23 - Fri, Dec 25

6:00 am - 4:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

9h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

11:07 am - 5:34 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 27m1 stop Denver Intl

$584United Airlines

Wed, Dec 23 - Fri, Dec 25

10:14 am - 7:45 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

8h 31m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

2:27 pm - 11:44 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 17m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$590United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

1:06 pm - 8:33 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

6h 27m1 stop Denver Intl

2:17 pm - 11:44 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 27m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$619United Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 25

7:00 am - 8:31 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

12h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

1:05 pm - 10:58 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 53m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$622American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Sacramento to Aspen

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

2:17 pm - 8:14 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

4h 57m1 stop Los Angeles

12:04 pm - 6:12 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 08m1 stop Los Angeles

$574Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

2:17 pm - 8:14 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

4h 57m1 stop Los Angeles

12:04 pm - 6:12 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 08m1 stop Los Angeles

$579Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

8:45 am - 2:37 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

4h 52m1 stop Denver Intl

3:18 pm - 9:00 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 42m1 stop Denver Intl

$636United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

8:45 am - 2:37 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

4h 52m1 stop Denver Intl

3:18 pm - 9:00 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 42m1 stop Denver Intl

$641United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

7:41 am - 1:36 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

4h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

8:45 am - 6:08 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 23m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$646United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

10:17 am - 6:27 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

7h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

2:17 pm - 7:40 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 23m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$651United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

10:55 am - 6:27 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

6h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

11:23 am - 8:36 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 13m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$684United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

10:17 am - 6:27 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

7h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

7:30 am - 2:53 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 23m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$689United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

6:30 am - 8:17 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

12h 47m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

12:54 pm - 10:59 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$691American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

6:30 am - 8:17 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ASE Aspen Pitkin County

12h 47m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

12:54 pm - 10:59 pmASE Aspen Pitkin County-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$712American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Aspen? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Aspen departing in february.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Aspen?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Aspen. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 133% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to Aspen?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sacramento to Aspen.
How long is a flight from Sacramento to Aspen?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Sacramento to Aspen. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 56m and 6h 01m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to Aspen?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Aspen flight?
Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Aspen range from $339 to $573, with an average of $420 over the past 12 months. Anything below $339 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Sacramento to Aspen changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $459 to $639. That means the highest observed fare was about 39% higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE)?
Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $97 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt
• Payless
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Aspen?
Flights from Sacramento to Aspen usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Aspen Pitkin County (ASE).
Which airports do connecting flights from Sacramento to Aspen pass through?
One-stop flights from Sacramento to Aspen most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 11% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Aspen?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 64% on flights from Sacramento to Aspen. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $980, a difference of $622.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Sacramento to Aspen?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 56m, compared with 5h 12m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 01m via Los Angeles (LAX).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Aspen?
Aspen is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $358, about $622 less than Sunday fares (63% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sacramento to Aspen trip for September. Fares historically average $328 round-trip in that month - typically $727 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Aspen Pitkin County Airport.

• The Inn at Aspen

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