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Cheap Flights from SMF to DEN starting at $44 One Way, $88 Round Trip

Prices starting at $88 for return flights and $44 for one-way flights to Denver Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near Denver Intl.

Airport Hotels near Denver Intl.

The Westin Denver International Airport

The Westin Denver International Airport

4.5 out of 5
8300 Pena Boulevard Denver CO
$350 nightly
The price is $405 total per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
$405 total
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Denver. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,645 reviews)
I didn’t eat breakfast

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

The Westin Denver International Airport
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

4.5 out of 5
6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard Aurora CO
$365 nightly
The price is $414 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$414 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Aurora. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
We book time entry with the Ice show for 2:45 but we didn’t get in until 4:15 that was a bit much with the little kids

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Spark by Hilton Denver International Airport

Spark by Hilton Denver International Airport

3.5 out of 5
7020 Tower Rd Denver CO
$84 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$98 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (536 reviews)
Clean room, super comfy bed, great breakfast!

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Spark by Hilton Denver International Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Denver

Hilton Denver City Center

Hilton Denver City Center

4 out of 5
1701 California St Denver CO
$117 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$135 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,193 reviews)
It was clean when we got there but wasn’t cleaned the next day disappointed about that

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Hilton Denver City Center
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown

3.5 out of 5
440 14th St Denver CO
$102 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
$119 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,981 reviews)
The valet service was nice, but a little costly. You don’t have to use their valet service there are other parking options outside of the hotel. I find using their garage is a bit safer. Didn’t really have an opportunity to try the early breakfast, but the bar and snack area was nice and had plenty ...

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

4 out of 5
1776 Champa St Denver CO
$109 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$126 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,091 reviews)
Room was nice. Housekeeping never came to clean room. But overall nice.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Denver Hotels With Airport Transportation

Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport

2.5 out of 5
6805 N. Argonne Street Denver CO
$88 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$102 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,948 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver International Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver International Airport

3 out of 5
7030 Tower Rd Denver CO
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$93 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,718 reviews)
Booked just to sleep on our overnight layover but the shuttle there was too packed on the way there and we were lucky to barely get in and on the way back it's $10 to use the shuttle that doesn't start until 3:35am. The hotel itself is fine (didn't get to try breakfast), but I'd go with another one ...

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver International Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Denver Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Denver Airport

2.5 out of 5
7010 Tower Road Denver CO
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
$110 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,328 reviews)
One hot tub was out of order & the other wasn’t hot & jets didn’t work. Pool was quite cold.

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Denver Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Denver Hotels

Ramada by Wyndham Denver Downtown

Ramada by Wyndham Denver Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1150 E Colfax Ave Denver CO
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Coors Field and Union Station are ...
Okay

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2021

Ramada by Wyndham Denver Downtown
Econo Lodge Denver International Airport

Econo Lodge Denver International Airport

2 out of 5
15900 E 40th Ave Aurora CO
$53 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$62 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aurora. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Miranda was very attentive and helpful! She made our brief stay a comfortable one. Thanks!

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Econo Lodge Denver International Airport
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Airport

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Airport

2 out of 5
18600 E 63rd Ave Denver CO
$79 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$92 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (718 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Airport shuttle easy to use. Breakfast had no fresh fruit, limited options.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Denver

Drury Plaza Hotel Denver Westminster

Drury Plaza Hotel Denver Westminster

3 out of 5
10393 Reed Street Westminster CO
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
$109 total
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Westminster. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,113 reviews)
Our room was very clean, staff were courteous and they put out an amazing breakfast. We will definitely stay again!

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Denver Westminster
The Westin Westminster

The Westin Westminster

4 out of 5
10600 Westminster Boulevard Westminster CO
$140 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
$157 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Westminster. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,065 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, cribs, rollaway beds

Travelers say...
Very nice place

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

The Westin Westminster
Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center

Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center

3 out of 5
8300 E Crescent Pkwy Greenwood Village CO
$87 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$96 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greenwood Village. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,164 reviews)
Very friendly service and clean overall. Great location

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SMF to DEN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SMF Address & GPS
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento CA, 95837
United States
IATA Code:
SMF
Longitude:
-121.593695
Latitude:
38.692283
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
DEN Address & GPS
Address:
8500 Pena Boulevard
Denver CO, 80249-6340
United States
IATA Code:
DEN
Longitude:
-104.673098
Latitude:
39.851382
Time Zone:
America/Denver

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Sacramento Airport to Denver Airport?
Yes, if you're jetting from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Denver Airport, you'll only have one flight number to remember. And what's more — there are 3 airlines offering nonstop services for you to pick from. Top-rated ones include:

  • Southwest Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the shortest flight from SMF to Denver Airport?
If the weather is good and everything goes to plan, you could be jetting into Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) in as little as 2 hours and 15 minutes. With such a speedy flight time, contemplate taking hand luggage only.
How many hours flight from SMF to Denver Intl. Airport (DEN)?
On average, it takes just 2 hours and 23 minutes to get from Sacramento Airport to Denver Intl. Airport (DEN). With such a short flight time, you'll have to save that movie marathon for a longer journey.
What airlines have the most flights from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Denver Airport?
What do you take into account when deciding which airline to fly with — free in-flight entertainment? Tickets that don't cost an arm and a leg? There's a range of carriers that fly between Sacramento Airport and DEN for you to pick from. Look up Frontier Airlines (F9), a well-known option which advertises 17 flights each month. Alternatively, secure your favorite window (or aisle) seat with United Airlines (UA). You'll have 108 monthly flights between Sacramento and Denver to choose from with this company.

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