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$124+ 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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SMF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Sacramento Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$262
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$124
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$471
From Chicago (CHI) to Sacramento Intl
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:00 amORD - SMF
2 stops10h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/55:30 amSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$258
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 8/198:42 pmORD - SMF
2 stops13h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/2612:08 pmSMF - ORD
2 stops9h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$265
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/316:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/75:30 amSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$266
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/299:56 pmORD - SMF
1 stop21h 57mFrontier
Sun 7/63:44 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop27h 22mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$276
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/47:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop18h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 8/1312:57 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop7h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$338
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/276:25 amMDW - SMF
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Mon 6/306:48 pmSMF - MDW
2 stops13h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 10/162:18 pmORD - SMF
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Sun 10/196:30 amSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/11$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 8/198:40 amMDW - SMF
Nonstop4h 25mSouthwest
Tue 8/261:35 pmSMF - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/108:20 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/169:20 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 8/74:22 pmMDW - SMF
2 stops9h 35mDelta
Mon 8/118:40 pmSMF - MDW
2 stops10h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/10$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 6/305:51 pmORD - SMF
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/83:05 pmSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$415
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2411:37 amMDW - SMF
3 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/37:26 pmSMF - MDW
3 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$590

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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 June 12, 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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ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/30

10:15 pm-9:24 am

1 stop13h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/6

7:44 pm-10:50 am

1 stop13h 06m

$262

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

8:42 pm-8:36 am

2 stops13h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

12:08 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 51m

$265

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/7

5:30 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$266

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/29

9:56 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop21h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/6

3:44 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop27h 22m

$276

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/27

6:25 am-5:53 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/30

6:48 pm-10:41 am

2 stops13h 53m

$342

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/19

8:40 am-11:05 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

1:35 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$381

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

8:20 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

9:20 am-3:34 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

$381

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/11

2:15 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/16

1:35 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$384

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/7

4:22 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/11

8:40 pm-8:50 am

2 stops10h 10m

$413

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/30

5:51 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/8

3:05 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$415

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Sacramento trip
Airports
ORD

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

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

Use the 'L' train for a quick, cost-effective route to MDW, taking less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
SMF

For a quick trip to downtown Sacramento, take the SacRT Route 142 express bus, running every hour from SMF.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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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 June 9, 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 $401). 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 June 12, 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 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 June 8, 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SMF are scheduled on a Tuesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 June 12, 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
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 11 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 ($262), Alaska Airlines ($265), and Frontier ($276) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Sacramento. Spirit Airlines is 40% 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $124. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian 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 (93%), Air Canada (87%), Lufthansa (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

    On average you can expect to pay $446 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 $160.

  • 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 $401). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$304Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$379Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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