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$80+ 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SMF
Jan 10 — Jan 171
Sat 1/10
Sat 1/17
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 December 11, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop6h 40mFrontier
Fri 12/1912:52 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 20mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$367
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:49 pmORD - SMF
1 stop20h 32mFrontier
Wed 12/246:16 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amSTL - SMF
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Thu 12/1110:30 pmSMF - STL
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/10$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/141:35 pmSTL - SMF
2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/178:45 amSMF - STL
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/141:35 pmSTL - SMF
2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/166:45 amSMF - STL
2 stops7h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:52 amMLI - SMF
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/176:37 amSMF - MLI
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/123:37 pmMLI - SMF
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/176:37 amSMF - MLI
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:15 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Tue 1/67:30 amSMF - STL
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:35 pmSTL - SMF
2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1810:38 amSMF - STL
2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/153:19 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop9h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2711:35 pmSMF - STL
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$430
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/313:37 pmORD - SMF
1 stop10h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/56:00 amSMF - ORD
1 stop22h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9$432
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:49 pmORD - SMF
1 stop20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/259:46 amSMF - ORD
1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$445

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 December 11, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$446
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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 December 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Price

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/9

10:16 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop18h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/16

11:45 am-2:48 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$183

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/8

3:43 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/15

1:23 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop27h 09m

$233

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/24

3:46 pm-11:18 am

1 stop21h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/31

2:27 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$242

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

8:20 am-10:05 am

1 stop27h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

12:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$262

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

3:44 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop29h 29m

$277

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

8:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/12

1:16 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$283

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

8:52 am-7:03 pm

2 stops12h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

2:50 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$284

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

1:55 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops11h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/14

10:40 pm-8:43 am

1 stop8h 03m

$284

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

5:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/14

6:15 am-9:05 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$284

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/13

6:25 pm-9:39 am

2 stops13h 14m

$286

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sacramento (average of $130). Flying from Illinois to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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 December 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Sacramento in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12h 11m. There are 1776 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 $75. Frontier flights start at $78 while deals on Southwest start at $108 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: American Airlines (72%), Air Canada (68%), Lufthansa( 61%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to Sacramento is $212. On average you can expect to pay $469. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $209.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sacramento (average of $130). Flying from Illinois to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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 Illinois to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 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 December 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$145Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$181Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$357Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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