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$150+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Sacramento (SMF)

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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SMF
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Sacramento Intl are usually found in January or August, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$150
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$440
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:02 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/207:37 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop7h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$243
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/126:15 amMDW - SMF
1 stop8h 13mFrontier
Thu 5/151:18 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop23h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$256
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/88:14 pmORD - SMF
1 stop18h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1310:41 amSMF - ORD
2 stops20h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$272
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/45:21 pmORD - SMF
1 stop19h 45mFrontier
Mon 5/51:18 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop13h 52mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/286:00 amORD - SMF
2 stops12h 16mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/132:58 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop7h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/108:12 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/177:00 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 5/258:09 amORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/311:23 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 7/97:40 amORD - SMF
2 stops10h 25mDelta
Tue 7/151:15 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/29$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 7/94:22 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Tue 7/1511:15 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/30$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 7/38:00 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Sat 7/55:25 amSMF - MDW
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$370
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/169:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop7h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 10/196:00 amSMF - ORD
1 stop5h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$374
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 7/57:00 amORD - SMF
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Sat 7/197:35 amSMF - ORD
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$406

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Sacramento 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Sacramento

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Price

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

9:02 pm-9:46 am

1 stop14h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/20

7:37 pm-5:25 am

1 stop7h 48m

$243

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/12

6:15 am-12:28 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/15

1:18 pm-2:48 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$256

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

8:14 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop18h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/13

10:41 am-9:38 am

2 stops20h 57m

$272

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

5:21 pm-11:06 am

1 stop19h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/5

1:18 pm-5:10 am

1 stop13h 52m

$302

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-4:16 pm

2 stops12h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/13

2:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$310

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

8:12 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/17

7:00 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

$339

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

8:09 am-10:33 am

Nonstop4h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

11:23 am-5:35 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

$341

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/9

7:40 am-4:05 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/15

1:15 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$342

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/9

4:22 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/15

11:15 pm-8:39 am

1 stop7h 24m

$359

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/3

8:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/5

5:25 am-11:20 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$370

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Sacramento in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Sacramento

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

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.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Chicago to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 CHI to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Sacramento at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Sacramento. 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SMF are scheduled on a Thursday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Sacramento to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

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
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

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
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento. You should not have trouble finding flights to Sacramento Intl from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Sacramento airport from Chicago. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Sacramento’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($242), Frontier ($256), and Alaska Airlines ($310) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Sacramento. Spirit Airlines is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $150. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Sacramento for a low price.

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

    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 Chicago to Sacramento on time: American Airlines (92%), Air Canada (85%), Lufthansa (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

    On average you can expect to pay $763 for a flight from Chicago to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $169 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $93.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Sacramento 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 Chicago to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Chicago to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Sacramento. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$136Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$379Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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