Denver from Sacramento, Oct 23–25: round trip from $430
A round trip from Sacramento to Denver costs $430 per person, or $860 for two, on Frontier for Oct 23–25, 2026, which is 2 nights. The cheapest fare has one stop on the way out. Expect highs of 60–68°F with little rain, and the best-value hotel, La Quinta by Wyndham Denver Gateway Park, is $259 for both nights.
The flight
$623 $430 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$860 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 4h 14m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:29 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:43 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $430 | 1 stop | 4h 14m |
| Frontier | $457 | nonstop | 2h 28m |
| Frontier | $464 | 1 stop | 7h 14m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 11:53 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $860 |
| La Quinta by Wyndham Denver Gateway Park, 2 nights | $259 |
| Trip total for two | $1,119 |
Regular: $1,505 You pay: $1,119 Saved: $386
the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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Why go now
When we checked, the fare was $430 per person round trip, or $860 for two, with taxes and fees included. That's $193 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 31% gap. We saw 12 offers, ranging from $430 to $623. It's also the lowest fare in our 3 checks on this route since Oct 12. Add La Quinta by Wyndham Denver Gateway Park at $259 and our budget for two comes to $1,639, which includes $520 for spending. Late October here means cool, mostly dry days: 60°F and overcast Friday, 68°F and clear Saturday, 60°F Sunday. The chance of rain stays at 18% or lower. It works well for a brewery crawl, a museum afternoon and a day out to Boulder or Golden. Prices move, so this is what we found, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend with a side of mountains and food. Denver mixes craft breweries, a mile-high food scene and big museums, and the Flatirons are within reach for a hike. It suits couples or a small group of friends who like a relaxed pace. Spend one easy evening, then a full Saturday split between the city and the foothills, and you're home Sunday without needing a vacation from your vacation.
Weather in Denver, Oct 23–25
Highs 60–68°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 60 °F | 47 °F | 18% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 68 °F | 47 °F | 14% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 60 °F | 51 °F | 14% |
Where to stay in Denver
La Quinta by Wyndham Denver Gateway Park is the best-value pick at $259 for 2 nights, or $130 a night. It scores 8.1 across 1,681 reviews, includes breakfast and has free cancellation. Cambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo is the top-rated option, scoring 8.6 across 385 reviews. It's $529 for the stay, or $265 a night, room only, with free cancellation. It sits in RiNo (River North), which is good for street art, food halls and the newest hotels. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver, in Central Park, is $264 for the stay, or $132 a night. It scores 8.5 across 713 reviews and is room only. Heads-up: this rate has no free cancellation. If you'd rather be near breweries and the airport train, look at LoDo / Union Station.
La Quinta by Wyndham Denver Gateway Park
$259 for 2 nights, two guests · $130 a night
See roomsCambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo
$529 for 2 nights, two guests · $265 a night
See roomsDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
$264 for 2 nights, two guests · $132 a night
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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
- Tour the breweries of RiNo and LoDo, starting among the historic warehouses near Union Station.
- Visit the Denver Art Museum, then walk over to Larimer Square.
- Hike the Flatirons above Boulder, a college town forty minutes away. Saturday's forecast is clear and 68°F.
- Ride the Georgetown Loop or the Pikes Peak cog railway for a day in the mountains.
- Head to Golden, the small mountain-gateway town near Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
- Red Rocks concerts and Trail Ridge Road are listed as June to September, so check before planning around them.
Also worth it
- Catch a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Drive Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Sacramento | Sacramento International (SMF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Denver | Denver International (DEN) |
| Flight time | 4h 14m (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 | $860 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (La Quinta by Wyndham Denver Gateway Park) | $259 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,639 |
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 | $430 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $430 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport is needed. This is a domestic trip, paid in US dollars.
- Denver is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento. The trip covers 887 miles, and the one-stop flight takes 4h 14m.
- The $430 fare leaves Sacramento International (SMF) at 6:29 PM on Friday, Oct 23, and lands at Denver International (DEN) at 11:43 PM.
- Return flight times weren't part of our check, so confirm them on the airline's site before you book.
- La Quinta and Cambria have free cancellation. The DoubleTree rate doesn't.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $430 per person round trip, or $860 for two, on Frontier, with taxes and fees included when we checked. The outbound has one stop. A Frontier nonstop was $457 per person. It leaves at 11:52 AM and lands at 3:20 PM, a 2h 28m flight.
Do I need a passport?
No. Denver is a domestic trip, so you'll pay in US dollars. It's only 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows 60°F and overcast on Friday, 68°F and clear on Saturday, and 60°F and overcast on Sunday. Lows are 47–51°F, and rain chances stay between 14% and 18%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a city weekend. The $430 fare lands at 11:43 PM on Friday, so Saturday is your full day for breweries, museums or a trip to Boulder. If you want more time on Friday, the $457 nonstop lands at 3:20 PM.
How do I get from the airport?
A train runs from the airport to the LoDo / Union Station area, which has historic warehouses and breweries. That makes LoDo an easy base if you're skipping the car.
What does the whole weekend cost?
Our budget for two comes to $1,639: $860 for flights, $259 for La Quinta by Wyndham Denver Gateway Park and $520 for spending. Prices change, so check the live numbers before you book.
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