Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco from $113

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from Chicago, with most prices found around $397. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of August, then departing from Chicago during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $410.

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Sacramento is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $483. Flights from Chicago to Sacramento on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $633. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Sacramento is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Chicago to Sacramento in the morning for as low as $498. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $566. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Chicago Midway to Sacramento Intl for the best Chicago - Sacramento Intl flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sacramento from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sacramento for around $483 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sacramento from Chicago for as low as $368 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Sacramento flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Sacramento flight.

As of August 2026, prices for Chicago to Sacramento flights are approximately 15% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Frontier, Southwest, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Sacramento Intl

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sacramento from Chicago according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sacramento. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Sacramento on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between Chicago and Sacramento is 12 per day as of August 2026. The most frequent departure time is 3:00PM, with 38% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

87 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to Sacramento as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.