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Cheap flights from Sacramento to Chicago from $53

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These are some of the best round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Chicago that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 10:55 amSMF-ORD
13h 18m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:02 pm - 9:46 amORD-SMF
14h 44m1 stop
$129Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Sun, Jun 1
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 10:55 amSMF-ORD
13h 18m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:02 pm - 9:46 amORD-SMF
14h 44m1 stop
$133Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
Frontier Logo
7:02 pm - 3:00 pmSMF-MDW
17h 58m1 stop
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6:25 am - 5:21 pmMDW-SMF
12h 56m1 stop
$228Frontier
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
Frontier Logo
7:02 pm - 3:00 pmSMF-MDW
17h 58m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:44 pm - 11:23 amMDW-SMF
22h 39m1 stop
$248Frontier
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Thu, May 29 - Sun, Jun 1
American Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 5:35 pmSMF-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:09 am - 10:33 amORD-SMF
4h 24mnonstop
$339American Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Sat, May 24
American Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 5:35 pmSMF-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:09 am - 10:33 amORD-SMF
4h 24mnonstop
$341American Airlines
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Sun, May 25 - Tue, Jun 3
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 11:50 pmSMF-MDW
5h 55m1 stop
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8:35 am - 1:20 pmMDW-SMF
6h 45m1 stop
$359Southwest
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:06 pmSMF-ORD
4h 06mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 11:07 pmORD-SMF
4h 32mnonstop
$360United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
2:11 pm - 8:19 pmSMF-ORD
4h 08mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 5:29 pmORD-SMF
6h 34m1 stop
$370United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 12:05 pmSMF-MDW
4h 00mnonstop
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4:40 pm - 9:45 pmMDW-SMF
7h 05m1 stop
$370Southwest
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, May 27

Alaska Airlines flights from Sacramento to Chicago

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Sacramento to Chicago flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
May 28
SMF5:00 amSacramento Intl
11h 55m
2 stops
ORD6:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 4
ORD3:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 24m
1 stop
SMF9:41 pmSacramento Intl
Alaska Airlines
Jun 11
SMF6:37 amSacramento Intl
21h 03m
1 stop
ORD5:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 24
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 43m
2 stops
SMF11:43 pmSacramento Intl
Alaska Airlines
May 20
SMF5:00 amSacramento Intl
11h 55m
2 stops
ORD6:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 27
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 06m
1 stop
SMF11:06 pmSacramento Intl

American Airlines flights from Sacramento to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Sacramento to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
May 21
SMF11:23 amSacramento Intl
4h 12m
ORD5:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 24
ORD8:09 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 24m
SMF10:33 amSacramento Intl
American Airlines
May 25
SMF11:23 amSacramento Intl
4h 12m
ORD5:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 3
ORD8:09 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 24m
SMF10:33 amSacramento Intl
American Airlines
May 20
SMF4:20 pmSacramento Intl
6h 17m
1 stop
ORD12:37 amChicago O'Hare Intl
May 27
ORD8:09 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 24m
SMF10:33 amSacramento Intl

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sacramento and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Sacramento, with most prices found around $394. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in September, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Sacramento to Chicago during August average around $407.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $414. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Sacramento to Chicago for around $564.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the afternoon. Flights from Sacramento to Chicago during this time can be as low as $374. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $543.

What is the cheapest Sacramento Intl to Chicago flight route?

Fly from Sacramento Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Sacramento Intl - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Sacramento when booking 13 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $463 when searching 13 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Sacramento for as low as $378 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Sacramento Intl to Chicago flights?

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

How have Sacramento to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2025, prices for Sacramento to Chicago flights are approximately 45% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sacramento to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sacramento to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Sacramento to Chicago (SMF to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$53

Fastest flight time

3h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $53. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $129.
The fastest flight from Sacramento to Chicago takes 3h 55m
Direct flights go from Sacramento to Chicago every day.
There are 3 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

  • How far is Sacramento Intl to Chicago by plane?

    There are 1788.0 mi between Sacramento Intl and Chicago. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 3h 55m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Chicago refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Chicago?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Sacramento to Chicago?

  • What is the most popular airline from Sacramento to Chicago?


Best airlines flying from Sacramento to Chicago

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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $140Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,287 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $153Free CancellationRating
6.3
7,962 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $241Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,934 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $284Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $328Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,696 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $391Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,294 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Sacramento to Chicago

    Southwest operates around 17 flights from Sacramento to Chicago every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $483, but momondo users have found Southwest deals from Sacramento to Chicago from as low as $391 round-trip. Southwest has been scored 8.0/10 in 4,294 reviews.

  • United Airlines Flights From Sacramento to Chicago

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for Sacramento to Chicago start from as low as $328 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $490. United Airlines operates 9 flights to Chicago from Sacramento in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,696 reviews.


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