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Flight information for Sacramento to Chicago
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Best Price Found

$43

Fastest flight time

3h 58m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $43. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $124.
The fastest flight from Sacramento to Chicago takes 3h 58m
There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Chicago. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Sacramento Intl Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, Sacramento Intl Airport - Chicago Midway Airport and Sacramento Intl Airport - Chicago Greater Rockford Airport.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sacramento to Chicago

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Chicago?

October. The cheapest time of year to fly to Chicago from Sacramento is October. Most expensive is June

What is the cheapest day to depart Sacramento for Chicago?

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Wednesday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Chicago?

In the afternoon. Sacramento to Chicago flights are approximately 45% more expensive at noon than in the afternoon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Chicago from Sacramento?

Spirit Airlines. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Sacramento to Chicago

What is the cheapest Sacramento to Chicago flight route?

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

How far in advance should you book Sacramento to Chicago flights?

25 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Sacramento to Chicago is approximately 25 days to departure

How many flights depart from Sacramento to Chicago on average per day?

As of November 2023, there are 10 flights per week flying from Sacramento to Chicago. The most common time of day flights depart is 9:00AM, with 74% of flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Sacramento to Chicago on average per week?

As of November 2023, 70 flights take off from Sacramento and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sunday, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Sacramento to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sacramento to Chicago flight.

When traveling from Sacramento to Chicago, the most popular airport to fly into is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The majority of travelers flying into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Sacramento are departing from Sacramento Intl Airport. You may be looking for an airport near Sacramento Intl Airport to depart from when traveling to Chicago and luckily, there are options! You can try San Francisco Airport which is located in San Francisco or Oakland Airport which is located in Oakland. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from Sacramento, you can try Chicago Midway Airport or Chicago Greater Rockford Airport which are located in Chicago and Chicago respectively. In November, $81 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from Sacramento to Chicago which you can find when you fly OAK — ORD.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$128
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$81
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$88
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Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$124
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Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$140
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$165
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Sacramento to Chicago

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Sacramento to Chicago by changing tabs
Spirit Airlines
Jan 24
SMF8:59 pmSacramento Intl
7h 34m
1 stop
ORD6:33 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 28
ORD10:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 10m
1 stop
SMF8:34 amSacramento Intl
Multiple Airlines
Jan 10
SMF11:57 amSacramento Intl
10h 47m
2 stops
MDW12:44 amChicago Midway
Jan 13
MDW1:57 pmChicago Midway
7h 02m
1 stop
SMF6:59 pmSacramento Intl
Frontier
Jan 12
SMF9:25 pmSacramento Intl
13h 42m
1 stop
MDW1:07 pmChicago Midway
Jan 14
MDW12:28 pmChicago Midway
21h 15m
1 stop
SMF7:43 amSacramento Intl
Delta
Jan 10
SMF6:35 pmSacramento Intl
12h 26m
2 stops
MDW9:01 amChicago Midway
Jan 17
MDW12:00 pmChicago Midway
13h 25m
2 stops
SMF11:25 pmSacramento Intl
United Airlines
Jan 12
SMF6:52 amSacramento Intl
4h 05m
ORD12:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 14
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 56m
1 stop
SMF1:41 pmSacramento Intl
Alaska Airlines
Feb 6
SMF6:30 amSacramento Intl
7h 56m
1 stop
ORD4:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 12
ORD8:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 47m
2 stops
SMF11:47 amSacramento Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Sacramento to Chicago

If you're looking for one-way flights from Sacramento to Chicago, view some of our deals below provided by American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Dec 19
SMF3:01 pmSacramento Intl
13h 29m
1 stop
ORD6:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Dec 8
SMF8:25 pmSacramento Intl
13h 03m
1 stop
MDW11:28 amChicago Midway
Spirit Airlines
Dec 13
SMF4:50 pmSacramento Intl
11h 40m
1 stop
ORD6:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Search last-minute flights to Chicago from Sacramento

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Sacramento to Chicago
Frontier
Dec 7
SMF8:11 pmSacramento Intl
26h 33m
1 stop
MDW12:44 amChicago Midway
Dec 12
MDW8:45 amChicago Midway
11h 07m
1 stop
SMF5:52 pmSacramento Intl
Spirit Airlines
Dec 6
SMF6:44 pmSacramento Intl
9h 46m
1 stop
ORD6:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 13
ORD9:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 28m
1 stop
SMF3:53 pmSacramento Intl
Multiple Airlines
Dec 8
SMF8:25 pmSacramento Intl
26h 19m
2 stops
MDW12:44 amChicago Midway
Dec 11
MDW10:36 pmChicago Midway
14h 27m
1 stop
SMF11:03 amSacramento Intl
Frontier
Dec 8
SMF8:25 pmSacramento Intl
13h 03m
1 stop
MDW11:28 amChicago Midway
Dec 10
MDW10:36 pmChicago Midway
22h 58m
1 stop
SMF7:34 pmSacramento Intl
Frontier
Dec 7
SMF8:11 pmSacramento Intl
26h 33m
1 stop
MDW12:44 amChicago Midway
Dec 10
MDW8:55 amChicago Midway
12h 15m
1 stop
SMF7:10 pmSacramento Intl
Multiple Airlines
Dec 6
SMF6:44 pmSacramento Intl
12h 18m
2 stops
ORD9:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 13
ORD9:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 38m
1 stop
SMF11:03 amSacramento Intl

Best airlines flying from Sacramento to Chicago

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $134Free CancellationRating
6.0
2,811 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
5.8
1,042 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $206Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,571 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $222Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,729 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $239Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,903 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $279Free CancellationRating
7.9
3,004 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Sacramento to Chicago

    United Airlines operates around 12 flights from Sacramento to Chicago every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $459, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Sacramento to Chicago from as low as $222 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.2/10 in 2,729 reviews.

  • American Airlines Flights From Sacramento to Chicago

    American Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. American Airlines flight deals for Sacramento to Chicago start from as low as $239 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average American Airlines deals seen on momondo around $439. American Airlines operates 7 flights to Chicago from Sacramento in an average week. Users have rated it 7.1/10 across 2,903 reviews.


Spirit Airlines flights from Sacramento to Chicago

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Sacramento to Chicago flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Jan 24
SMF8:59 pmSacramento Intl
7h 34m
1 stop
ORD6:33 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 28
ORD10:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 10m
1 stop
SMF8:34 amSacramento Intl
Spirit Airlines
Dec 12
SMF8:59 pmSacramento Intl
7h 31m
1 stop
ORD6:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 15
ORD6:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 40m
1 stop
SMF8:37 amSacramento Intl
Spirit Airlines
Jan 22
SMF9:39 pmSacramento Intl
6h 54m
1 stop
ORD6:33 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 25
ORD10:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
14h 37m
1 stop
SMF11:01 amSacramento Intl

United Airlines flights from Sacramento to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Sacramento to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 12
SMF6:52 amSacramento Intl
4h 05m
ORD12:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 14
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 56m
1 stop
SMF1:41 pmSacramento Intl
United Airlines
Jan 20
SMF10:44 amSacramento Intl
4h 06m
ORD4:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 22
ORD3:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 21m
1 stop
SMF8:59 pmSacramento Intl
United Airlines
Mar 1
SMF11:56 pmSacramento Intl
4h 06m
ORD6:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 4
ORD7:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 46m
SMF10:45 pmSacramento Intl

  • 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 4h 05m.

  • 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.


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