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12:41 pm - 12:17 amSMF-MDW
9h 36m1 stop
8:15 am - 11:41 amMDW-SMF
29h 26m1 stop
$137Frontier
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Thu, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 22
4:41 pm - 5:31 amSMF-ORD
10h 50m1 stop
1:39 pm - 8:05 pmORD-SMF
8h 26m1 stop
$153Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 15
2:50 pm - 12:11 amSMF-ORD
7h 21m1 stop
7:15 am - 2:10 pmORD-SMF
8h 55m1 stop
$275Delta
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Tue, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 5
1:50 pm - 11:44 pmSMF-ORD
7h 54m1 stop
7:40 am - 1:22 pmORD-SMF
7h 42m1 stop
$295Delta
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Wed, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 18
7:00 am - 1:11 pmSMF-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
9:00 am - 11:46 amORD-SMF
4h 46mnonstop
$339United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 28
7:00 am - 1:11 pmSMF-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
7:10 am - 1:36 pmORD-SMF
8h 26m1 stop
$349United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 29
9:55 am - 3:50 pmSMF-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
9:40 am - 12:20 pmMDW-SMF
4h 40mnonstop
$388Southwest
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Sat, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 20
12:25 am - 6:34 amSMF-ORD
4h 09mnonstop
8:30 pm - 11:24 pmORD-SMF
4h 54mnonstop
$391American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 24
5:30 am - 3:56 pmSMF-ORD
8h 26m1 stop
8:30 pm - 11:24 pmORD-SMF
4h 54mnonstop
$401American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 25 - Wed, Dec 25
8:00 am - 4:05 pmSMF-MDW
6h 05m1 stop
9:40 am - 12:20 pmMDW-SMF
4h 40mnonstop
$413Southwest
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Sat, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 20
4:41 pm - 5:30 amSMF-ORD
10h 49m1 stop
$53Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jan 14
3:34 pm - 12:17 amSMF-MDW
6h 43m1 stop
$64Frontier
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Tue, Feb 25
2:50 pm - 11:56 pmSMF-ORD
7h 06m1 stop
$148Delta
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Tue, Mar 4
11:15 am - 12:11 amSMF-ORD
10h 56m2 stops
$152Delta
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Thu, Jan 16
7:00 am - 1:11 pmSMF-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
$170United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 7
11:05 am - 5:00 pmSMF-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
$170Southwest
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Tue, Jan 28
7:00 am - 1:04 pmSMF-ORD
4h 04mnonstop
$187United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 18
11:05 am - 5:00 pmSMF-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
$187Southwest
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Tue, Feb 11
12:25 am - 6:34 amSMF-ORD
4h 09mnonstop
$261American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 25
12:25 am - 6:34 amSMF-ORD
4h 09mnonstop
$301American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 3
12:38 pm - 12:39 amSMF-ORD
10h 01m1 stop
6:36 pm - 8:42 amORD-SMF
16h 06m1 stop
$280Frontier
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Sun, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 12
12:38 pm - 12:39 amSMF-ORD
10h 01m1 stop
6:36 pm - 8:42 amORD-SMF
16h 06m1 stop
$288Frontier
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Sun, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 12
6:36 pm - 5:28 pmSMF-ORD
20h 52m2 stops
9:53 pm - 12:44 pmORD-SMF
16h 51m1 stop
$366Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 12
6:36 pm - 5:40 pmSMF-ORD
21h 04m2 stops
7:35 am - 11:55 pmORD-SMF
18h 20m2 stops
$422Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 12
12:50 pm - 9:53 amSMF-ORD
19h 03m2 stops
12:45 pm - 5:36 pmORD-SMF
6h 51m1 stop
$583United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 7
10:05 am - 11:12 pmSMF-ORD
11h 07m1 stop
7:10 am - 6:48 pmORD-SMF
13h 38m2 stops
$856United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 14
11:35 am - 5:30 pmSMF-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
9:40 am - 12:15 pmMDW-SMF
4h 35mnonstop
$1,008Southwest
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Fri, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 14
7:15 am - 4:10 pmSMF-MDW
6h 55m1 stop
9:40 am - 12:15 pmMDW-SMF
4h 35mnonstop
$1,013Southwest
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Fri, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 14
6:45 am - 4:12 pmSMF-MDW
7h 27m1 stop
12:44 pm - 7:52 pmMDW-SMF
9h 08m1 stop
$1,026Delta
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Sat, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 13
6:45 am - 4:12 pmSMF-MDW
7h 27m1 stop
9:30 am - 4:16 pmMDW-SMF
8h 46m2 stops
$1,031Delta
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Sat, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 14
10:45 am - 4:58 pmSMF-ORD
4h 13mnonstop
4:03 pm - 6:45 pmORD-SMF
4h 42mnonstop
$339United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 28
10:45 am - 4:58 pmSMF-ORD
4h 13mnonstop
9:00 am - 11:46 amORD-SMF
4h 46mnonstop
$361United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 21
11:05 am - 5:00 pmSMF-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
8:30 am - 11:10 amMDW-SMF
4h 40mnonstop
$382Southwest
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Wed, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 29
7:00 am - 1:11 pmSMF-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
9:00 am - 11:46 amORD-SMF
4h 46mnonstop
$383United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 20
12:00 pm - 5:55 pmSMF-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
9:40 am - 12:20 pmMDW-SMF
4h 40mnonstop
$384Southwest
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Thu, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 10
9:55 am - 3:50 pmSMF-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
9:40 am - 12:20 pmMDW-SMF
4h 40mnonstop
$388Southwest
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Sat, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 20
7:00 am - 1:04 pmSMF-ORD
4h 04mnonstop
8:11 pm - 10:59 pmORD-SMF
4h 48mnonstop
$427United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 23
11:42 am - 5:45 pmSMF-ORD
4h 03mnonstop
8:20 pm - 10:55 pmORD-SMF
4h 35mnonstop
$491American Airlines
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Sun, May 4 - Thu, May 8
12:25 am - 6:34 amSMF-ORD
4h 09mnonstop
8:30 pm - 11:24 pmORD-SMF
4h 54mnonstop
$496American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 4
12:25 am - 6:34 amSMF-ORD
4h 09mnonstop
8:30 pm - 11:24 pmORD-SMF
4h 54mnonstop
$510American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 5

Frontier flights from Sacramento to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on Sacramento to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 16
SMF12:41 pmSacramento Intl
9h 36m
1 stop
MDW12:17 amChicago Midway
Jan 22
MDW8:15 amChicago Midway
29h 26m
1 stop
SMF11:41 amSacramento Intl
Frontier
Jan 6
SMF7:48 pmSacramento Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
MDW12:13 amChicago Midway
Jan 8
MDW8:15 amChicago Midway
29h 32m
1 stop
SMF11:47 amSacramento Intl
Frontier
Feb 7
SMF12:24 pmSacramento Intl
10h 08m
1 stop
ORD12:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 9
ORD7:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 23m
1 stop
SMF11:48 amSacramento Intl

Delta flights from Sacramento to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on Sacramento to Chicago flight tickets
Delta
Jan 21
SMF2:50 pmSacramento Intl
7h 21m
1 stop
ORD12:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 5
ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 55m
1 stop
SMF2:10 pmSacramento Intl
Delta
Mar 12
SMF1:50 pmSacramento Intl
7h 54m
1 stop
ORD11:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 18
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 42m
1 stop
SMF1:22 pmSacramento Intl
Delta
Mar 11
SMF1:50 pmSacramento Intl
7h 54m
1 stop
ORD11:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 18
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 20m
1 stop
SMF9:40 pmSacramento 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 May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Sacramento, with most prices found around $388. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in May, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Sacramento to Chicago during September average around $398.

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 $409. 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 $462.

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 $369. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the morning when prices are around $471.

What is the cheapest Sacramento Intl to Chicago flight route?

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

The best time to book a flight to Chicago from Sacramento is 34 days out, which is when prices tend to be around $434. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $254.

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.

Can stopping save me money on Sacramento to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 75% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sacramento to Chicago flight.

How have Sacramento to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2024, prices for Sacramento to Chicago flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$53

Fastest flight time

3h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

2 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 $137.
The fastest flight from Sacramento to Chicago takes 3h 55m
Direct flights go from Sacramento to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), 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?

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Best airlines flying from Sacramento to Chicago

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FrontierPriceFrom $130Free CancellationRating
6.1
3,506 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $163Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,143 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $221Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,682 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $266Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $315Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,134 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $397Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,934 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Sacramento to Chicago

    Southwest operates around 20 flights from Sacramento to Chicago every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $472, but momondo users have found Southwest deals from Sacramento to Chicago from as low as $397 round-trip. Southwest has been scored 8.1/10 in 4,934 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 $315 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $477. United Airlines operates 14 flights to Chicago from Sacramento in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 9,134 reviews.


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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Sacramento to Chicago?

Finding the right flight to Chicago from Sacramento is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Chicago quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from Sacramento to Chicago with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Sacramento to Chicago flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Sacramento to Chicago?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Sacramento and Chicago by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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