Sacramento

$121+ 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SMF
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Sacramento Intl are usually found in January or August, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Sacramento

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 March 31, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:21 pm
ORD
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SMF
1 stop16h 44m
Frontier
Sun 4/2612:18 pm
SMF
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ORD
1 stop16h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$236
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/257:21 pm
ORD
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SMF
1 stop16h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/27:51 pm
SMF
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ORD
1 stop8h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$237
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/187:21 pm
ORD
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SMF
1 stop16h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/257:51 pm
SMF
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ORD
1 stop8h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:50 am
ORD
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SMF
2 stops31h 57m
Frontier
Mon 5/118:16 pm
SMF
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ORD
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/39:07 pm
ORD
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SMF
1 stop24h 24m
Frontier
Sat 6/611:28 am
SMF
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ORD
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$241
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/107:45 pm
ORD
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SMF
1 stop13h 44m
Frontier
Mon 4/139:44 am
SMF
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ORD
1 stop18h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$242
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/177:59 pm
ORD
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SMF
1 stop15h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/2312:18 pm
SMF
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ORD
1 stop16h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$243
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 4/184:10 pm
ORD
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SMF
1 stop8h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/257:51 pm
SMF
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ORD
1 stop8h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$244
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/308:58 pm
ORD
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SMF
1 stop22h 37m
Frontier
Mon 5/412:18 pm
SMF
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ORD
1 stop15h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$251
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:21 pm
ORD
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SMF
1 stop16h 44m
Frontier
Sun 5/312:18 pm
SMF
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ORD
1 stop16h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/63:52 pm
ORD
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SMF
1 stop9h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/115:40 pm
SMF
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ORD
1 stop17h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 5/69:00 am
ORD
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SMF
2 stops12h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/98:16 pm
SMF
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ORD
1 stop7h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$254

Find 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 March 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$236
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$121
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$499
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Sacramento Intl flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

4:10 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/18

7:17 am-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$253

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

2:10 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop10h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/5

3:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$337

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

4:10 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

7:17 am-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$358

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/16

9:40 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

3:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$386

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/2

3:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/4

8:05 pm-4:35 am

1 stop6h 30m

$417

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/19

6:22 am-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/30

7:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$432
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

9:40 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/29

5:55 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$443

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/4

6:55 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/7

11:50 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$458

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

10:30 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

11:59 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop4h 01m

$459

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/5

10:00 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/13

8:50 pm-5:50 am

1 stop7h 00m

$459

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 45 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento (average of $134). Flying from Chicago to Sacramento in February is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 March 31, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Sacramento in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 March 31, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Sacramento?

The best insider tips for Chicago to Sacramento flights

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

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.

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 March 31, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Sacramento to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 10 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 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.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Sacramento?

    Departing from Chicago to Sacramento will take you 4h 25m. The distance between Chicago and Sacramento is about 1785 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($112), Spirit Airlines ($168), and American Airlines ($190) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Sacramento. Frontier is 75% 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 $104. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Delta, 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: SWISS (76%), United Airlines (74%), Air Canada (69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

    On average you can expect to pay $534 for a flight from Chicago to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $158 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $207.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento (average of $134). Flying from Chicago to Sacramento in February is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Sacramento

Discover the top 7 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 March 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$112Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$168Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$204Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$347Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$357Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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