Sacramento

$174+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Sacramento (SMF)

CHI — SMF
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento

Thu 12/36:05 am -
1 stop7h 50m
Wed 12/911:50 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 10/26$327
Mon 11/305:15 am -
1 stop13h 01m
Wed 12/25:11 pm -
2 stops29h 42m
Deal found 10/26$328
Fri 11/2710:00 pm -
1 stop14h 15m
Mon 12/77:20 pm -
1 stop8h 17m
Deal found 10/26$329
Sat 12/510:40 am -
2 stops26h 55m
Sun 12/65:11 pm -
2 stops14h 34m
Deal found 10/24$331
Wed 12/237:35 am -
1 stop27h 30m
Tue 12/291:06 pm -
2 stops14h 43m
Deal found 10/25$331
Thu 12/31:41 pm -
2 stops11h 31m
Wed 12/97:00 am -
1 stop7h 16m
Deal found 10/25$332
Mon 12/76:40 am -
1 stop7h 49m
Mon 12/78:35 pm -
2 stops10h 29m
Deal found 10/24$332
Fri 11/206:40 am -
1 stop6h 50m
Mon 11/3012:25 pm -
1 stop10h 28m
Deal found 10/22$333
Tue 10/276:30 am -
1 stop6h 34m
Wed 11/2512:25 pm -
1 stop10h 28m
Deal found 10/26$334
Tue 10/276:30 am -
1 stop6h 34m
Tue 11/2412:25 pm -
1 stop10h 28m
Deal found 10/26$335
Fri 12/117:25 am -
1 stop6h 40m
Sun 12/138:55 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 10/23$336
Sat 11/76:30 am -
1 stop6h 40m
Wed 11/1111:59 am -
1 stop10h 22m
Deal found 10/24$336

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Southwest)

One-way from

$174
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$483
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. 7% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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ChicagoSacramento

MDW Chicago Midway - SMF Sacramento Intl

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/17

10:15 am-4:00 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$187

ChicagoSacramento

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/25

9:54 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$211

ChicagoSacramento

MDW Chicago Midway - SMF Sacramento Intl

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/17

9:15 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$211

ChicagoSacramento

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/15

9:00 am-11:56 am

Nonstop4h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$211
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSacramento

MDW Chicago Midway - SMF Sacramento Intl

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/23

9:35 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$211

ChicagoSacramento

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/17

7:50 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$211

ChicagoSacramento

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/16

3:45 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$211

ChicagoSacramento

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/20

7:55 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

ChicagoSacramento

MDW Chicago Midway - SMF Sacramento Intl

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/21

8:05 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$221

ChicagoSacramento

MDW Chicago Midway - SMF Sacramento Intl

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/21

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$221

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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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento (average of $444). Flying from Chicago to Sacramento in February is currently the most expensive (average of $625). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Sacramento in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Sacramento

The most flights from CHI to SMF are scheduled on a Sunday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Sacramento flights typically cost between $477 and $701 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $327 on Southwest (Dec 3-Dec 9).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento?

Booking 79 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.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Sacramento flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Sacramento trip
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

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.

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 8 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 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 8h 15m. 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), Alaska Airlines ($231), and Delta ($236) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Sacramento. Frontier is 77% 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 $111. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska 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: Air Canada (70%), United Airlines (68%), SWISS (60%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

    On average you can expect to pay $480 for a flight from Chicago to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $188 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $234.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento (average of $444). Flying from Chicago to Sacramento in February is currently the most expensive (average of $625). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Sacramento

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$112Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$231Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$335Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$361Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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