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 | $231 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $68 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $549 |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 1/6
8:58 pm-10:58 pm
1 stop28h 00m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 1/13
10:34 am-2:29 pm
1 stop25h 55m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/24
9:00 am-10:58 pm
1 stop15h 58m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 2/15
6:00 am-4:33 pm
1 stop8h 33m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/24
7:30 am-2:21 pm
1 stop8h 51m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 2/18
7:58 pm-8:40 am
2 stops10h 42m
ChicagoSacramento
MDW - SMF
MDWSMF
Chicago Midway
Sat 1/24
4:30 pm-10:49 pm
1 stop8h 19m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 1/28
7:05 am-5:32 pm
1 stop8h 27m
ChicagoSacramento
MDW - SMF
MDWSMF
Chicago Midway
Tue 2/24
10:53 am-8:02 pm
1 stop11h 09m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 2/25
12:35 pm-10:44 pm
1 stop8h 09m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 1/16
6:06 pm-2:05 pm
1 stop21h 59m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 1/19
9:00 am-2:38 pm
1 stop27h 38m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/17
8:50 am-5:51 pm
2 stops11h 01m
Sacramento Intl
Thu 1/8
2:48 pm-11:53 pm
1 stop7h 05m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/1
6:00 am-11:40 am
1 stop7h 40m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 1/6
6:00 am-1:38 pm
1 stop5h 38m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/29
2:20 pm-11:45 pm
2 stops11h 25m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 2/1
9:48 am-11:53 pm
2 stops12h 05m
ChicagoSacramento
MDW - SMF
MDWSMF
Chicago Midway
Fri 12/12
1:50 pm-8:42 pm
1 stop8h 52m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 12/14
10:30 pm-9:54 am
1 stop9h 24m
| 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 29 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.
The most flights from CHI to SMF are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).
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OAK - SAN
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| 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$361 | Average$529 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |