Consider using the 'L' train to ORD to avoid Chicago traffic delays, offering a reliable alternative to taxis or rideshares.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $242 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $139 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $404 |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/24
9:00 am-10:58 pm
1 stop15h 58m
Sacramento Intl
Fri 1/30
12:59 pm-2:29 pm
1 stop23h 30m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/1
8:39 am-11:59 pm
1 stop17h 20m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 1/5
7:00 am-11:59 pm
1 stop14h 59m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 12/12
9:49 am-7:38 pm
2 stops11h 49m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 12/14
6:32 pm-8:40 am
2 stops12h 08m
ChicagoSacramento
MDW - SMF
MDWSMF
Chicago Midway
Tue 2/24
1:05 pm-8:15 pm
1 stop9h 10m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 2/25
7:18 pm-8:54 am
2 stops11h 36m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 11/26
3:51 pm-6:53 pm
1 stop29h 02m
Sacramento Intl
Sat 12/6
7:00 am-11:50 pm
1 stop14h 50m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 12/13
3:05 pm-10:03 am
1 stop20h 58m
Sacramento Intl
Sat 12/20
3:01 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop6h 58m
ChicagoSacramento
MDW - SMF
MDWSMF
Chicago Midway
Sat 12/6
4:29 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop8h 30m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 12/8
10:30 pm-9:54 am
1 stop9h 24m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 12/22
8:39 am-11:59 pm
1 stop17h 20m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 1/5
3:01 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop6h 58m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 12/18
3:37 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop10h 22m
Sacramento Intl
Fri 12/26
7:00 am-11:59 pm
1 stop14h 59m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 12/23
3:37 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop10h 22m
Sacramento Intl
Fri 12/26
7:00 am-11:59 pm
1 stop14h 59m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Sacramento. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento (average of $130). Flying from Chicago to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Sacramento in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$134 | Average$227 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$145 | Average$178 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$181 | Average$390 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$357 | Average$472 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$370 | Average$523 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |