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$55+ Cheap flights from Denver (DEN) to Chico, CA

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DEN — SMF
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Tue 2/11
Tue 2/18
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The best prices from Denver Intl to Chico are usually found in August or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/41:20 pmDEN - SMF
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Tue 3/117:59 pmSMF - DEN
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Deal found 2/5$109
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2510:44 amDEN - SMF
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/262:07 pmSMF - DEN
1 stop6h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$142
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/128:05 amDEN - SMF
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Tue 3/185:40 amSMF - DEN
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/6$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/258:02 amDEN - SMF
Nonstop2h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/266:49 pmSMF - DEN
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5$217
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/107:55 pmDEN - SMF
1 stop14h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/127:20 amSMF - DEN
1 stop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/5$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/265:40 amDEN - SMF
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Thu 3/275:30 amSMF - DEN
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 2/4$247

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DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Tue 3/4

1:20 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/11

7:59 pm-3:56 am

1 stop6h 57m

$109

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Tue 2/25

10:44 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/26

2:07 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$142

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Wed 3/12

7:30 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/19

6:25 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$197

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Tue 2/25

9:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/26

7:25 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$228

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Mon 3/10

7:55 pm-9:15 am

1 stop14h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/12

7:20 am-1:54 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$246

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Wed 2/26

5:40 am-9:10 am

1 stop4h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/27

5:30 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$247

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Tue 3/4

1:20 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$55

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Wed 3/5

8:45 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$99

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Wed 3/19

5:45 am-9:02 am

1 stop4h 17m

$109

DenverSacramento

DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Fri 2/28

5:08 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$128

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Best time to book a flight from Denver to Chico

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Travel insights for flights from Denver to Chico

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Denver to Chico including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Denver to Chico?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Denver to Chico. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2025.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Denver to Chico. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Denver to Chico?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Chico (average of $284). Flying from Denver to Chico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DEN to CH1?

Find hourly flight availability from Denver to Chico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 6, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Denver to Chico as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Denver to Chico?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Denver to Chico. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Denver to Chico flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Denver to Chico

Explore weekly flight availability from Denver to Chico. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 6, 2025.

The most flights from DEN to CH1 are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Chico by month

Plan your trip to Chico by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chico ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Chico when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Chico by month

Plan your trip to Chico by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chico, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chico. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chico. Reviews last updated February 6, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Denver to Chico have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,388 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,879 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,410 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Denver to Chico. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Denver to Chico?

    If you book a flight to Chico from Denver, you will be flying from Denver Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Denver Intl (DEN) is located 18.5 mi from the center of Denver. There are 12 flights from Denver Intl to Chico per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Denver to Chico flight route?

    Within the past month, 47 users have taken a look at flights from Denver Intl to Chico.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Denver to Chico one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Denver to Chico are Frontier ($55), Southwest ($99), and Delta ($109).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Denver to Chico?

    Before booking your flight to Chico from Denver, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Lufthansa (86%), United Airlines (85%), Air Canada( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Denver to Chico?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $54. While the most popular route (Denver Intl - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $78 on average our data indicates $298 when flying from Denver to Chico.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Denver to Chico that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Denver to Chico flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Denver to Chico?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Denver to Chico.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Denver to Chico?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Denver to Chico by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Denver to Chico?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Chico (average of $284). Flying from Denver to Chico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Denver to Chico

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Denver to Chico. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$154Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$307Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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