Denver to Sacramento flights
Sacramento lies 1,427 km (887 mi) west of Denver, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Denver | Sacramento | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 729,019 | 524,943 |
| Elevation | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | DEN, 30 km out | SMF, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 80201–80299 | 94203–95899 |
Clocks in Sacramento are 1 h behind Denver right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands only 1 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Denver
Denver is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 22 km).
Arriving in Sacramento
Sacramento is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,605 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 80 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento International Airport | SMF | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,605 ft | 27 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 80 km (50 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 82 km (51 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
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Staying in Sacramento
Our booking partner lists 172 places to stay in Sacramento. Of the 141 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 1 are five-star. Across 92 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 60,327 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sacramento from Denver?
1,427 km (887 mi) in a straight line, west of Denver.
How long does it take to get from Denver to Sacramento by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Denver and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for Denver to Sacramento flights?
Typically Denver International Airport (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF); Sacramento also has SCK, CCR.
Where can I stay in Sacramento?
Our booking partner lists 172 places to stay in Sacramento, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.