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.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
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Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $252 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $127 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $478 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Thu 4/24
7:34 pm-5:45 am
2 stops32h 11m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/28
10:26 pm-5:36 pm
2 stops21h 10m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Wed 4/9
1:17 pm-7:40 am
2 stops16h 23m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/14
11:45 am-12:22 pm
3 stops26h 37m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - RFD
SMFRFD
Sacramento Intl
Wed 4/16
6:41 pm-8:46 pm
1 stop24h 05m
Chicago Greater Rockford
Sun 4/20
9:36 pm-8:33 am
1 stop12h 57m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - MDW
SMFMDW
Sacramento Intl
Thu 4/10
7:59 pm-5:23 am
1 stop7h 24m
Chicago Midway
Wed 4/16
8:50 pm-7:09 pm
1 stop24h 19m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Wed 4/9
1:55 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop8h 04m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/15
2:15 pm-9:45 pm
1 stop9h 30m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Thu 4/10
1:32 pm-12:10 am
1 stop8h 38m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 4/17
6:45 am-12:32 pm
1 stop7h 47m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Wed 4/9
7:00 am-11:59 pm
2 stops14h 59m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/15
7:40 am-11:41 pm
1 stop18h 01m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Wed 4/16
5:47 pm-6:06 am
1 stop10h 19m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/20
8:26 am-11:05 am
Nonstop4h 39m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - MDW
SMFMDW
Sacramento Intl
Tue 5/20
6:05 am-12:05 pm
Nonstop4h 00m
Chicago Midway
Sat 5/31
12:25 pm-2:50 pm
Nonstop4h 25m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Wed 4/16
11:59 pm-6:01 am
Nonstop4h 02m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/20
9:07 am-11:54 am
Nonstop4h 47m
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Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars |
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.
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 $326). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Chicago flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.
The most flights from SMF to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
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.
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).
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LAX - SMF
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LAX - SMF
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LAX - SMF
Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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Cheapest$130 | Average$232 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
Cheapest$159 | Average$283 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
Cheapest$221 | Average$577 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
Cheapest$277 | Average$406 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
Cheapest$325 | Average$485 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
Cheapest$384 | Average$471 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |