Denver from Sacramento, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £715 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £74 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver, rated 8.5 by 15 guests
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 4h 30m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Denver is 2 nights from Sacramento, 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £257 per person (Frontier, 1 stop, 4h 30m), 22% below the typical £331 on this route. Hotels start at £89 a night; Typical highs 51–59°F, lows near 27°F this time of year.
The total, before you go
£715 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £513 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £177 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £24 |
| The total, before you go | £715 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£74 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£257 per person, return
£513 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 4h 30m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 6:19 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 11:49 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £257 | 1 stop | 4h 30m |
| Frontier | £309 | nonstop | 2h 26m |
| Frontier | £345 | 1 stop | 19h 10m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 21:33 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why Denver
Why we picked it: Denver is the best value we priced for the weekend: $340 round trip.
Denver is the gateway to the Rockies, with craft breweries, a mile-high food scene and Red Rocks concerts, and Rocky Mountain National Park an easy day trip.
Weather in Denver, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs 51–59°F, lows near 27°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 52 °F | 27 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 31 Oct | 51 °F | 27 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 1 Nov | 59 °F | 27 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Denver
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
£177 for 2 nights, two guests · £89 a night
See roomsRenaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center
£206 for 2 nights, two guests · £103 a night
See roomsStaybridge Suites Denver - Cherry Creek by IHG
£193 for 2 nights, two guests · £97 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Denver for these dates
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Where in Denver
- LoDo / Union Station: Historic warehouses, breweries and the train from the airport.
- RiNo (River North): Street art, food halls and the newest hotels.
- Capitol Hill / Cherry Creek: Museums, boutiques and a quieter residential feel.
- Boulder: College town at the foot of the Flatirons, forty minutes away.
- Golden: Small mountain-gateway town near Red Rocks.
What to do in Denver
Signature experiences
- Catch a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Drive Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park
- Tour the breweries of RiNo and LoDo
- Hike the Flatirons above Boulder
- Visit the Denver Art Museum and Larimer Square
- Ride the Georgetown Loop or Pikes Peak cog railway
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Sacramento | Sacramento International (SMF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Denver | Denver International (DEN) |
| Flight time | 4h 30m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 887 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Denver costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £513 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver) | £177 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £1,083 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Sacramento to Denver
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £257 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £257 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £331 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Denver.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in Denver from Sacramento cost?
About £1,083 for two: £513 in flights, £177 for the hotel and £393 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Denver 30 Oct – 1 Nov?
Typical highs 51–59°F, lows near 27°F this time of year
Do I need a passport for Denver?
No. No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Denver.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Denver?
4h 30m with 1 stop on Frontier, on the fare we found.
Is £257 a good price for Sacramento to Denver?
It is 22% below the typical £331 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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