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$106+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (CHI)

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CHI
juin 17 — juin 241
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mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Chicago are usually found in September or August, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (CHI). 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 juin 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$256
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$106
(Mytrip)

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September

Average price

$471
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 6/263:44 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop21h 12mFrontier
lun. 6/306:25 amMDW - SMF
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 6/2810:19 amSMF - ORD
2 stops18h 32mSpirit Airlines
lun. 6/304:28 pmORD - SMF
3 stops28h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 8/205:30 amSMF - RFD
2 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines
dim. 8/2412:58 pmRFD - SMF
1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$265
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
ven. 9/53:10 pmSMF - ORD
2 stops13h 53mAlaska Airlines
mar. 9/98:00 amORD - SMF
2 stops10h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$273
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 7/412:15 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines
mar. 7/810:15 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$277
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 6/193:44 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop27h 12mFrontier
dim. 6/229:56 pmORD - SMF
1 stop21h 57mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 9/276:05 amSMF - MDW
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
mar. 9/308:40 amMDW - SMF
Nonstop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 9/2711:15 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/3012:33 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sam. 9/2712:25 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop7h 19mDelta
mar. 9/301:05 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/11$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/17:00 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/88:10 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sam. 8/236:55 pmSMF - ORD
2 stops11h 29mDelta
dim. 8/315:45 amORD - SMF
2 stops10h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/10$411
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 7/249:31 amSMF - MDW
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun. 7/286:20 amMDW - SMF
2 stops14h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$519

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Chicago 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 juin 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Chicago that are best for you.

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SacramentoChicago

SMF - MDW

SMFMDW

Sacramento Intl

jeu. 6/26

3:44 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop21h 12m

Chicago Midway

lun. 6/30

6:25 am-5:53 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$256

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

sam. 6/28

10:19 am-6:51 am

2 stops18h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 6/30

4:28 pm-6:49 pm

3 stops28h 21m

$256

SacramentoChicago

SMF - RFD

SMFRFD

Sacramento Intl

mer. 8/20

5:30 am-2:16 pm

2 stops30h 46m

Chicago Greater Rockford

dim. 8/24

12:58 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop12h 58m

$265

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

ven. 9/5

3:10 pm-7:03 am

2 stops13h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 9/9

8:00 am-4:13 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$273

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

ven. 7/4

12:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/8

10:15 pm-11:06 am

1 stop14h 51m

$277

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

jeu. 6/19

3:44 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop27h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 6/22

9:56 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop21h 57m

$306

SacramentoChicago

SMF - MDW

SMFMDW

Sacramento Intl

mer. 9/3

6:10 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago Midway

sam. 9/6

1:35 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$381

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

jeu. 8/28

2:56 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 9/3

12:33 pm-2:57 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$382

SacramentoChicago

SMF - MDW

SMFMDW

Sacramento Intl

dim. 8/3

7:26 pm-1:56 pm

3 stops16h 30m

Chicago Midway

ven. 8/8

9:12 am-11:06 am

2 stops27h 54m

$387

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

mar. 7/1

7:00 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/8

8:10 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

$404

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The best insider tips for Sacramento to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sacramento to Chicago trip
Airlines
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags unless exceptions apply.


United Polaris Lounges offer showers, daybeds, and dining for premium passengers.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis or golf clubs.


Southwest's free in-flight entertainment includes early-release movies and live TV.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
Airports
SMF

Security lines at SMF can be hectic on weekday mornings, especially Mondays. Arrive early to avoid delays, particularly if flying out of Terminal A.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
ORD

Use the free shuttle train at ORD to navigate between terminals, especially if arriving at Terminal 5.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

The Orange Line train is the easiest way to reach downtown Chicago from MDW, taking less than 30 minutes.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Southwest

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Sacramento to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated juin 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated juin 12, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated juin 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Sacramento to Chicago have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago. On average, Sacramento Intl has 10 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 6 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Chicago round-trip from $256. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $256, and Alaska Airlines, from $273. Frontier is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $106. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Sacramento to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to Chicago?

    The most popular flight routes from Sacramento to Chicago are Sacramento Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Sacramento Intl - Chicago Midway and Sacramento Intl - Chicago Greater Rockford.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sacramento to Chicago on time: Air Canada (92%), Lufthansa (88%), American Airlines (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $160 on average our data indicates $1,109 when flying from Sacramento to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Chicago 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Sacramento to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Chicago. 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 juin 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$144Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$149Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$295Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$381Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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