Popular in | July |
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Cheapest in | February |
Round-trip from | $207 |
One-way from | $67 |
SMF - CHI Price | $207 - $364 |
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CHI Temperature | 23 - 73.4 °F |
CHI Rainfall | 1.7 - 4.9 inches |
Users have found that flying from Sacramento to Chicago on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.
Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 25 days in advance to save up to 34% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 25 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Sacramento to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $521, or $698 for flights within the next 24 hours.
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Sacramento in February are about $469 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $242.
It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
If you’re traveling from Sacramento to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Sacramento to Chicago flights are typically 27% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $458.80 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $218. When traveling from Sacramento to Chicago on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Sacramento Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from Sacramento to Chicago, Spirit Airlines flights are 6% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
If you’re traveling from Sacramento to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $449.11 RT. This price is typically 162% more expensive than other airlines that offer Sacramento to Chicago flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $239. The most popular departure airport in Sacramento when flying to Chicago is Sacramento Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from Sacramento to Chicago, American Airlines flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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$124 - $174
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Sacramento IntlChicago O'Hare Intl
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Sat 10/28
1 stop5h 59m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 11/4
1 stop11h 56m
Sacramento IntlChicago O'Hare Intl
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Thu 10/5
1 stop18h 30m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/17
1 stop18h 33m
Sacramento IntlChicago Midway
SMF - MDW
SMFMDW
Sacramento Intl
Tue 10/31
2 stops20h 01m
Chicago Midway
Fri 11/3
1 stop12h 01m
Sacramento IntlChicago O'Hare Intl
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Sat 10/28
1 stop5h 59m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 11/4
1 stop11h 56m
Sacramento IntlChicago O'Hare Intl
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Wed 10/4
1 stop10h 07m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/10
1 stop21h 16m
Sacramento IntlChicago Midway
SMF - MDW
SMFMDW
Sacramento Intl
Mon 10/16
1 stop13h 02m
Chicago Midway
Thu 10/19
1 stop6h 59m
Sacramento IntlChicago Midway
SMF - MDW
SMFMDW
Sacramento Intl
Mon 10/16
1 stop13h 02m
Chicago Midway
Thu 10/19
1 stop6h 59m
Sacramento IntlChicago Midway
SMF - MDW
SMFMDW
Sacramento Intl
Tue 10/17
1 stop13h 58m
Chicago Midway
Sun 10/29
1 stop7h 23m
Sacramento IntlChicago Midway
SMF - MDW
SMFMDW
Sacramento Intl
Thu 11/2
1 stop11h 20m
Chicago Midway
Mon 11/6
1 stop29h 20m
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Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)
Comfort
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Entertainment
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Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)
Comfort
Food
Overall
Entertainment
Boarding
Crew
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Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)
Comfort
Food
Overall
Entertainment
Boarding
Crew
Reviews
Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)
Comfort
Food
Overall
Entertainment
Boarding
Crew
Reviews
Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)
Comfort
Food
Overall
Entertainment
Boarding
Crew
Reviews
Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)
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.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Chicago for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $124, but on average you can expect to pay $142.
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Sacramento to Chicago under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Chicago is less than $420.
There are currently 20+ open flights from Sacramento to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $200.
Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Per day, 11 flights depart from Sacramento to Chicago on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 64% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 18% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 18% of flight departures
Airlines like Spirit Airlines fly from Sacramento to Chicago in about 5h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 1787 mi between Sacramento and Chicago.
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Chicago round-trip from $124. Spirit Airlines is 73% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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.
When booking a flight from Sacramento to Chicago, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.
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: Qatar Airways (99%), Aer Lingus (99%), Scandinavian Airlines (94%).
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $101. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $124 on average our data indicates $959 when flying from Sacramento to Chicago.
SMF and ORD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SMF to ORD refers to a flight route from Sacramento Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.
5%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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54%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
36%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
5%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 11daily flights |
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Monday | 10daily flights |
Tuesday | 10daily flights |
Wednesday | 10daily flights |
Thursday | 10daily flights |
Friday | 10daily flights |
Saturday | 9daily flights |