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$123+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SMF
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Sacramento Intl are usually found in October or August, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Round-trip from

$194
(Frontier)

One-way from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$391
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/236:50 amORD - SMF
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Sun 10/2612:11 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/227:15 amORD - SMF
1 stop30h 11mFrontier
Thu 10/3012:21 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop10h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$206
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Mon 10/612:06 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/236:50 amORD - SMF
1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2810:31 amSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$208
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/210:42 amORD - SMF
1 stop26h 31mFrontier
Mon 10/612:06 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$209
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/309:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/912:21 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/36:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Sun 10/55:46 pmSMF - ORD
2 stops26h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$216
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:50 amORD - SMF
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Thu 10/2312:21 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 10/196:50 amORD - SMF
1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2910:31 amSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$222
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/228:20 amORD - SMF
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/2412:11 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/236:50 amORD - SMF
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Sat 11/19:10 amSMF - ORD
1 stop11h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$226

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento that are best for you.

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ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

7:59 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop28h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/30

7:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$260

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

2:59 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

10:44 am-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$263

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

2:54 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/14

7:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$267

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

2:59 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/2

2:55 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop21h 04m

$270

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

10:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/22

10:58 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$278

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

5:03 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/7

1:30 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$282

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

8:00 am-11:46 pm

1 stop17h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/1

7:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$308

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

8:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/26

7:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$309

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

5:59 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop22h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/28

5:35 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop23h 24m

$310

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

3:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$129

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The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento trip
Airports
ORD

For a quick snack before your flight, grab some Garrett Popcorn near gate B8, a Chicago favorite.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
SMF

Catch the SacRT Route 142 express bus to downtown Sacramento; it runs hourly and takes about 30 minutes.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

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 O'Hare Intl to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 ORD to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 September 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

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 September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,174 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl?

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, Sacramento Intl has 7 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 4 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento can take about 28h 52m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $260. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Sacramento is about 1776 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $134, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 70% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento consider choosing Air Canada (74%), United Airlines (65%) or American Airlines (56%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento is $171. On average you can expect to pay $375. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $189.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 4 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$158Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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