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$86+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SMF
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Tue 6/26:40 pm
STL
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SMF
1 stop18h 53m
Frontier
Tue 6/912:28 pm
SMF
-
STL
1 stop27h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$251
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/144:10 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop8h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/187:17 am
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop9h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 4/71:10 pm
MDW
-
SMF
2 stops12h 32m
Delta
Tue 4/1411:05 pm
SMF
-
MDW
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/10$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 4/71:57 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop9h 58m
Delta
Tue 4/148:55 pm
SMF
-
ORD
2 stops9h 06m
Delta
Deal found 3/10$262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/237:21 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop16h 44m
Frontier
Sun 4/2612:18 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop16h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Tue 4/2812:14 pm
ORD
-
SMF
2 stops8h 52m
Delta
Sun 5/37:00 am
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop14h 58m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/107:45 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop13h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/1612:18 pm
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop9h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Fri 5/112:46 pm
ORD
-
SMF
2 stops12h 44m
Delta
Tue 5/57:00 am
SMF
-
ORD
2 stops9h 04m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Tue 6/26:40 pm
STL
-
SMF
1 stop18h 53m
Frontier
Sun 6/712:28 pm
SMF
-
STL
1 stop27h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$271
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/104:10 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop8h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/167:17 am
SMF
-
ORD
1 stop9h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/131:24 pm
MDW
-
SMF
2 stops11h 41m
Delta
Sat 4/2511:05 pm
SMF
-
MDW
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/27:10 pm
ORD
-
SMF
1 stop6h 32m
Delta
Tue 4/76:00 am
SMF
-
ORD
2 stops13h 34m
Delta
Deal found 3/11$273

Find flight deals from Illinois to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated March 12, 2026.

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3 stars

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Round-trip from

$251
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$86
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$387
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/3

2:18 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/11

11:50 am-8:31 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$277

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/14

1:22 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops12h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/20

11:04 pm-8:43 am

1 stop7h 39m

$284

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

8:52 am-7:06 pm

2 stops12h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$303

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/19

7:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/3

7:00 pm-9:24 am

2 stops12h 24m

$303

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/13

1:35 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/16

1:30 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$308

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/11

7:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/16

2:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$308

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

7:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/28

11:55 am-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$318

ChampaignSacramento

CMI - SMF

CMISMF

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/15

1:36 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops9h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/17

11:59 pm-9:06 am

1 stop7h 07m

$324

PeoriaSacramento

PIA - SMF

PIASMF

Greater Peoria

Tue 6/9

4:46 pm-12:11 am

1 stop9h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/15

11:10 pm-9:23 am

1 stop8h 13m

$329

BloomingtonSacramento

BMI - SMF

BMISMF

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 6/29

6:05 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/7

2:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$329

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Sacramento

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sacramento (average of $134). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 12, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Sacramento in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 12, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to SMF are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from Illinois. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Sacramento?

    Departing from Illinois to Sacramento will take you 8h. There are 1673 mi between Illinois and Sacramento. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Sacramento one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $97. Southwest flights start at $103 while deals on Frontier start at $104 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Sacramento?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Sacramento is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Sacramento Intl or Lambert-St Louis - Sacramento Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Sacramento?

    Before booking your flight to Sacramento from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SWISS (90%), Lufthansa (70%), Air Canada( 70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to Sacramento is $158. On average you can expect to pay $374. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $201.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Sacramento?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Sacramento?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sacramento (average of $134). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Sacramento

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$145Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$204Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$379Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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