Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Denver
Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Denver
Looking for cheap flights from Sacramento to Denver? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Sacramento to Denver vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,500–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Sacramento to Denver for specific travel dates.
2026-12-12
SMF - DEN
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-12
SMF - DEN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-11
SMF - DEN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-05
SMF - DEN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-11
SMF - DEN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-05
SMF - DEN
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
Sacramento to Denver flight facts
Distance
907 mi
1,460 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Airports in Sacramento
SMF · Sacramento Intl
Airports in Denver
DEN · Denver Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Sacramento - Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs is 73 mi from Denver
Flights Oakland - Denver · Oakland is 75 mi from Sacramento
Flights San Francisco - Denver · San Francisco is 86 mi from Sacramento
Flights San Jose - Denver · San Jose is 94 mi from Sacramento
Flights Reno - Denver · Reno is 112 mi from Sacramento
Flights Sacramento - Vail · Vail is 120 mi from Denver
Premium cabin flights from Sacramento to Denver
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SMF - DEN
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-12
SMF - DEN
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 27,200 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SMF - DEN
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-12
SMF - DEN
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SMF - DEN
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,010 Pts + $125
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SMF - DEN
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $33.5
Selected hotels for your next stay
Denver (United States)
Grand Hyatt Denver
From 12,000 Pts or $139
Denver (United States)
Thompson Denver
From 15,000 Pts or $231
Denver, CO (USA)
The Jacquard, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $209
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Sacramento to Denver depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Sacramento to Denver.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Sacramento to Denver.
Sacramento and Denver are about 907 miles (1,460 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 907-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Departures from Sacramento: Sacramento Intl (SMF). Arrivals in Denver: Denver Intl (DEN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Denver, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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