What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sacramento Intl to Illinois?

Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Sacramento Intl to Illinois

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

As of May 2026, there are 84 flights per week flying from Sacramento to Illinois. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sun, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

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

As of May 2026, 12 flights take off from Sacramento and land in Illinois each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 7:00AM, with 77% of daily flights taking off at noon.

What airlines fly to Illinois?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Sacramento according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

There are 7 operators available for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Illinois as of May 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:25 am - 7:23 pm

SMF

STL

5h 58m

1 stop

6:58 pm - 4:15 pm

STL

SMF

23h 17m

1 stop

$240Frontier

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1

9:44 am - 5:34 pm

SMF

STL

5h 50m

1 stop

9:06 pm - 4:15 pm

STL

SMF

21h 09m

1 stop

$247Frontier

Sat, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 8

10:40 pm - 10:26 am

SMF

MLI

9h 46m

1 stop

5:00 pm - 10:40 pm

MLI

SMF

7h 40m

1 stop

$340Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

5:15 pm - 10:26 am

SMF

MLI

15h 11m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 10:40 pm

MLI

SMF

7h 40m

1 stop

$345Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

3:17 pm - 12:38 am

SMF

PIA

7h 21m

1 stop

7:11 pm - 11:47 pm

PIA

SMF

6h 36m

1 stop

$349American Airlines

Fri, Jun 19 - Mon, Jun 22

3:17 pm - 12:11 am

SMF

MLI

6h 54m

1 stop

6:52 pm - 11:47 pm

MLI

SMF

6h 55m

1 stop

$349American Airlines

Fri, Jun 19 - Mon, Jun 22

1:55 pm - 11:25 pm

SMF

ORD

7h 30m

1 stop

7:00 am - 2:30 pm

ORD

SMF

9h 30m

2 stops

$368Southwest

Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30

2:24 pm - 11:16 pm

SMF

MLI

6h 52m

1 stop

3:47 pm - 10:37 pm

MLI

SMF

8h 50m

1 stop

$375United Airlines

Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 20

11:50 pm - 5:45 am

SMF

MDW

3h 55mnonstop

9:50 pm - 12:15 am

MDW

SMF

4h 25mnonstop

$381Southwest

Tue, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 1

10:54 pm - 12:50 pm

SMF

PAH

11h 56m

2 stops

5:00 am - 11:51 am

PAH

SMF

8h 51m

1 stop

$450United Airlines

Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Jul 25

Frontier flights from Sacramento to Illinois

Our best Frontier deals on Sacramento to Illinois flight tickets

Frontier

Aug 26

SMF11:25 amSacramento Intl

5h 58m

1 stop

STL7:23 pmLambert-St Louis

Sep 1

STL6:58 pmLambert-St Louis

23h 17m

1 stop

SMF4:15 pmSacramento Intl

$240

Frontier

Jun 6

SMF9:44 amSacramento Intl

5h 50m

1 stop

STL5:34 pmLambert-St Louis

Jun 8

STL9:06 pmLambert-St Louis

21h 09m

1 stop

SMF4:15 pmSacramento Intl

$247

Frontier

Jul 22

SMF5:07 pmSacramento Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

STL2:07 pmLambert-St Louis

Jul 27

STL2:52 pmLambert-St Louis

5h 57m

1 stop

SMF6:49 pmSacramento Intl

$250

Alaska Airlines flights from Sacramento to Illinois

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Alaska Airlines

Oct 31

SMF2:22 pmSacramento Intl

7h 37m

1 stop

STL11:59 pmLambert-St Louis

Nov 3

STL7:00 amLambert-St Louis

8h 28m

1 stop

SMF1:28 pmSacramento Intl

$337

Alaska Airlines

Jun 2

SMF6:56 pmSacramento Intl

9h 24m

1 stop

ORD6:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 4

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

7h 50m

1 stop

SMF11:50 amSacramento Intl

$365

Alaska Airlines

Jun 19

SMF7:23 amSacramento Intl

9h 34m

1 stop

ORD6:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 23

ORD7:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 37m

1 stop

SMF9:36 amSacramento Intl

$367

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SMF - STL

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Wed 8/26

11:25 am-7:23 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/1

6:58 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop23h 17m

$240

SacramentoSt. Louis

SMF - STL

SMFSTL

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/6

9:44 am-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/8

9:06 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop21h 09m

$247

SacramentoMoline

SMF - MLI

SMFMLI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/15

10:40 pm-10:26 am

1 stop9h 46m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 9/21

5:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$340

SacramentoMoline

SMF - MLI

SMFMLI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/15

5:15 pm-10:26 am

2 stops15h 11m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 9/21

5:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$345

SacramentoPeoria

SMF - PIA

SMFPIA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/19

3:17 pm-12:38 am

1 stop7h 21m

Greater Peoria

Mon 6/22

7:11 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$349

SacramentoMoline

SMF - MLI

SMFMLI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/19

3:17 pm-12:11 am

1 stop6h 54m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 6/22

6:52 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$349

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/23

1:55 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-2:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$368

SacramentoMoline

SMF - MLI

SMFMLI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/6

2:24 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/20

3:47 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$375

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SacramentoChicago

SMF - MDW

SMFMDW

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/30

11:50 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/1

9:50 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$381

SacramentoPaducah

SMF - PAH

SMFPAH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/21

10:54 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops11h 56m

Paducah Barkley Regional

Sat 7/25

5:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

$450

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sacramento to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Sacramento is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $84, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of September, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $118.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Sacramento to Illinois is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $468. Flights from Sacramento to Illinois on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $552. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the afternoon. Flights from Sacramento to Illinois during this time can be as low as $477. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $537.

What is the cheapest Sacramento Intl to Illinois flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Sacramento when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $462 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Sacramento for as low as $252 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Sacramento to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sacramento to Illinois flight.

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Best Price Found	$212
Fastest flight time	3h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	98 airports

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $212. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $420.

The fastest flight from Sacramento to Illinois takes 3h 35m

Direct flights go from Sacramento to Illinois every day.

There are 98 airports in Illinois. From Sacramento there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW), Lambert-St Louis (STL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Illinois refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Illinois?
There are 7 operators available for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Illinois as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Illinois?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Sacramento to Illinois?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Sacramento to Illinois is Boeing 737-800, representing 23.38% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 21.37%, Boeing 737-900 at 17.70%, and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 10.37%.

Best airlines flying from Sacramento to Illinois

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Frontier	PriceFrom $158	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,948 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $171	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.2 8,623 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $179	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,449 reviews	Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $190	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,376 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $203	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,654 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $280	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,731 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $335	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,290 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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

Yes. All flights to Illinois from Sacramento on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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