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$176+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ORD
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in August or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:28 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop9h 09m
Frontier
Tue 8/117:29 am
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/187:23 am
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop9h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/226:00 am
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop8h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/25$349
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/45:07 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop10h 30m
Frontier
Wed 8/129:57 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop12h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24$350
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1411:25 am
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop7h 27m
Frontier
Tue 8/182:41 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop22h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/512:52 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop8h 37m
Delta
Fri 9/1110:44 am
ORD
-
SMF
2 stops11h 47m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/26:50 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/81:02 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/156:23 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Sat 9/196:30 am
ORD
-
SMF
2 stops12h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24$354
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/237:47 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop8h 12m
Frontier
Sun 8/309:20 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop22h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2611:42 am
SMF
-
ORD
2 stops28h 57m
Frontier
Sat 9/126:50 am
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop14h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20$356
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/215:00 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop18h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/248:17 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop15h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22$358
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/217:47 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Fri 8/282:41 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop22h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$359

Find flight deals from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$176
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$518
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/20

5:00 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop18h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

6:01 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$349

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

9:27 am-9:33 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/11

10:44 am-8:31 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$357

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/20

6:52 am-7:21 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

8:17 pm-10:08 am

1 stop15h 51m

$368
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

7:00 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

8:08 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

$397

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/22

2:23 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

9:25 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

$403

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/13

8:36 am-6:57 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

6:20 am-12:53 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$405

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/17

2:23 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/19

7:40 am-1:07 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$407

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/5

10:30 am-4:42 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

6:15 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$407

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/15

2:23 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

4:20 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$413

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/15

6:56 am-8:30 pm

2 stops11h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

1:59 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops11h 07m

$427

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $389). Flying from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $528). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 26, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $366 and $565 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $347 on Frontier (Aug 6-Aug 11).

The best insider tips for Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

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Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated July 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,718 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

SEA - ORD

We would prefer paper boarding pass. First time using baggage kiosks and found it confusing but should do better next time. Not much people contact in the terminal. The flight itself was good.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,718 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,718 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

SEA - ORD

We would prefer paper boarding pass. First time using baggage kiosks and found it confusing but should do better next time. Not much people contact in the terminal. The flight itself was good.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,718 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

SEA - ORD

We would prefer paper boarding pass. First time using baggage kiosks and found it confusing but should do better next time. Not much people contact in the terminal. The flight itself was good.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,718 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

SEA - ORD

We would prefer paper boarding pass. First time using baggage kiosks and found it confusing but should do better next time. Not much people contact in the terminal. The flight itself was good.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,851 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,718 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

SEA - ORD

We would prefer paper boarding pass. First time using baggage kiosks and found it confusing but should do better next time. Not much people contact in the terminal. The flight itself was good.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,770 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,718 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

SEA - ORD

We would prefer paper boarding pass. First time using baggage kiosks and found it confusing but should do better next time. Not much people contact in the terminal. The flight itself was good.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare Intl should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport can take about 4h 14m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $397. Sacramento and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 1776 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $165. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $179 and $190, respectively. Frontier is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Sacramento, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (83%), Qatar Airways (80%), Air Canada( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $162. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $185 on average, our data indicates $1,621 when flying from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $389). Flying from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $528). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$165Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$190Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$333Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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