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$179+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SMF
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento
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 August 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/188:55 pm
ORD
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SMF
1 stop22h 33m
Frontier
Sun 9/206:23 pm
SMF
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ORD
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 8/3$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/257:28 pm
ORD
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SMF
2 stops17h 30m
Frontier
Sat 10/177:15 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop8h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 8/3$338
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Thu 9/108:55 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop17h 00m
Frontier
Mon 9/1412:50 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop14h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 8/277:44 pm
ORD
-
SMF
2 stops17h 13m
Frontier
Mon 8/317:47 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 8/2$342
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 10/28:17 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop28h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 10/47:59 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop15h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$343
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/246:01 am
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop8h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/247:47 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$344
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/136:30 am
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop6h 10m
Frontier
Sun 9/2011:35 am
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop10h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/282:41 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop22h 16m
Frontier
Fri 9/47:47 pm
SMF
-
ORD
2 stops25h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/37:44 pm
ORD
-
SMF
2 stops17h 13m
Frontier
Mon 9/76:23 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop21h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 8/3$348
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Thu 12/32:54 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop9h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 12/72:56 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop7h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3$349
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Tue 8/117:29 am
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Sat 8/156:28 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop9h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$350

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 August 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$340
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$179
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$381
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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 August 4, 2026.
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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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

7:20 am-3:42 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/25

8:01 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop15h 21m

$356

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

6:01 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/12

8:12 am-7:21 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$368

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

8:08 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/12

2:23 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$403
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/11

8:08 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/15

10:40 am-4:49 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$407

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

5:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop6h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/15

2:23 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$421

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

3:40 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/8

10:14 am-7:05 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$421

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

7:48 am-6:05 pm

2 stops12h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

6:56 am-8:30 pm

2 stops11h 34m

$433

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

3:51 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/8

2:14 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$436

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

7:35 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/13

6:52 pm-8:53 am

2 stops12h 01m

$436

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

7:48 am-6:05 pm

2 stops12h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-9:33 pm

2 stops13h 33m

$437

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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 O'Hare Intl to Sacramento in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 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?

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 59 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento (average of $381). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $628). 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 August 4, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento flights typically cost between $288 and $479 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $340 on Frontier (Aug 28-Aug 31).

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
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

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 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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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 August 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,758 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,758 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,758 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,758 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,758 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,844 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,758 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,736 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,758 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

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 10 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 5 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 4h 38m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $403. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Sacramento is about 1776 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Frontier, at $112, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 76% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $111. Delta flights start at $118 while deals on United Airlines start at $158 one-way.

  • 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 (68%), United Airlines (68%) or SWISS (59%) 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 $180. On average you can expect to pay $530. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $289.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento (average of $381). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $628). 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 O'Hare Intl to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 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 August 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$112Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$204Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$347Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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