Cheap flights from SMF to DEN (Sacramento Intl. to Denver Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SMF to DEN starting at $90 One Way, $178 Round Trip

Prices starting at $178 for return flights and $90 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.

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
SMF
Sacramento
DEN
Denver
$178 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 3 from Sacramento to Denver, returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $178 found 5 hours ago
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
SMF
Sacramento
DEN
Denver
$181 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from Sacramento to Denver, returning Mon, Sep 7, priced at $181 found 4 hours ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
SMF
Sacramento
DEN
Denver
$191 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$191
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from Sacramento to Denver, returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $191 found 9 hours ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
SMF
Sacramento
DEN
Denver
$205 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from Sacramento to Denver, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $205 found 15 hours ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16
SMF
Sacramento
DEN
Denver
$208 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Sacramento to Denver, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $208 found 4 hours ago

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
$348 nightly
The price is $403 total per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
$403 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
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 ...
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
$386 nightly
The price is $437 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$437 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent all around"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
City Express by Marriott Denver Airport

City Express by Marriott Denver Airport

3 out of 5
6670 Yampa Street Denver CO
$115 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$133 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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 helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,456 reviews)
"Not happy. Won't be back. We had to pay for parking. There was no coffee pot in the room. Very discouraging!! I always want me coffee early morning and don't want to have to go down to the lobby. There were no cups in the room just to get water. Pricey for not having these simple immensities that ..."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

City Express by Marriott 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.

Hotels In Denver

Sonesta Denver Downtown

Sonesta Denver Downtown

4 out of 5
1450 Glenarm Place Denver CO
$119 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$138 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,626 reviews)
"Good location, not the best of views but nice enough. Valet parking $55 a day, come and go as you please and they were quick and efficient-would have scored an excellent had they helped with luggage. Needs a safe smoking/vaping area that is not public and on the street, maybe the same place you take ..."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Sonesta Denver Downtown
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

4 out of 5
1776 Champa St Denver CO
$129 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$149 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,602 reviews)
"Clean, nice"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Plaza Hotel Denver

Plaza Hotel Denver

3 out of 5
4849 Bannock Street Denver CO
$77 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$89 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
Plaza Hotel 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
$97 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$112 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,800 reviews)
"My vehicle got broken into, and there was simply indifference by the staff. After looking around the parking lot, I noticed another car got broken into, and I called the front desk to alert them to get in touch with the person. I was there for over an hour, and they did not contact that person. And ..."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

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
$111 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$127 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,984 reviews)
"Staff great and very helpful. Nice rooms that were very clean and the bed was great!"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026

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

AmericInn by Wyndham Denver Airport

3 out of 5
7010 Tower Road Denver CO
$122 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$141 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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 ...
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, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Denver Zoo and 16th Street are ...
5/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Okay"

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2021

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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
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$90 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
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 ...
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
$104 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$120 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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 ...
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

4 out of 5
10393 Reed Street Westminster CO
$119 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$133 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (1,276 reviews)
"Best hotel i have stayed at , breakfast was amazing"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Denver Westminster
The Westin Westminster

The Westin Westminster

4 out of 5
10600 Westminster Boulevard Westminster CO
$111 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$123 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
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 ...
The Westin Westminster
Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center

Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center

3 out of 5
8300 E Crescent Pkwy Greenwood Village CO
$118 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$130 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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 ...
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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