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

Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $270 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $80 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $482 |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/4
8:20 am-2:30 pm
1 stop8h 10m
Sacramento Intl
Sat 3/7
12:47 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop9h 12m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 1/16
3:44 pm-10:58 pm
1 stop9h 14m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 1/25
9:00 am-11:50 pm
1 stop12h 50m
ChicagoSacramento
MDW - SMF
MDWSMF
Chicago Midway
Sat 1/10
9:32 am-4:05 pm
2 stops8h 33m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 1/14
10:40 pm-10:27 am
1 stop9h 47m
ChicagoSacramento
MDW - SMF
MDWSMF
Chicago Midway
Fri 1/9
1:49 pm-8:58 pm
1 stop9h 09m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 1/14
12:30 pm-10:07 pm
1 stop7h 37m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/10
6:50 am-4:05 pm
2 stops11h 15m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 1/14
6:15 am-5:55 pm
2 stops9h 40m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/7
5:30 am-5:15 pm
2 stops13h 45m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 1/12
10:45 am-11:53 pm
2 stops11h 08m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 2/26
2:20 pm-11:43 pm
2 stops11h 23m
Sacramento Intl
Fri 3/6
6:35 am-9:41 pm
2 stops13h 06m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/15
3:44 pm-10:58 pm
1 stop9h 14m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 1/19
7:00 am-2:29 pm
1 stop29h 29m
ChicagoSacramento
MDW - SMF
MDWSMF
Chicago Midway
Fri 1/30
9:50 am-5:30 pm
2 stops9h 40m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 2/2
12:30 pm-10:22 pm
1 stop7h 52m
ChicagoSacramento
ORD - SMF
ORDSMF
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 2/25
8:52 am-5:28 pm
2 stops10h 36m
Sacramento Intl
Thu 3/5
9:10 am-9:52 pm
2 stops10h 42m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
Booking 44 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 $196). 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 41% 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. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$134 | Average$211 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$145 | Average$178 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$181 | Average$388 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$357 | Average$479 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$364 | Average$538 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |