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Cheap flights Sacramento — Chicago

from $205 2 879 km ~3h 53m 7 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Sunday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $205 on 26.11.2026
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Prices found for 14 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
27 Nov 2026, Fri
Frontier Airlines F9 3316
04:11
SMF Sacramento International Airport
10:01
ORD O'Hare International Airport
5h 50m 1 stop
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15 Nov 2026, Sun
Frontier Airlines F9 3666
23:04
SMF Sacramento International Airport
03:54
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 50m 1 stop
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16 Nov 2026, Mon
American Airlines AA 1741
09:59
SMF Sacramento International Airport
14:00
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 1m Direct
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22 Nov 2026, Sun
Frontier Airlines F9 3666
23:25
SMF Sacramento International Airport
04:16
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 51m 1 stop
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27 Nov 2026, Fri
American Airlines AA 2245
00:38
SMF Sacramento International Airport
04:57
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 19m Direct
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23 Nov 2026, Mon
Southwest Airlines WN 4028
10:55
SMF Sacramento International Airport
14:45
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
3h 50m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
2 879 km
Flight time
3h 53m
Time difference
+2h
Minimum price
from $205 (26.11.2026)
Average price
$229
Maximum price
$325
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Sunday
Departure airports (1)
SMF Sacramento International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport ORD O'Hare International Airport
Airlines (4)
F9 Frontier Airlines AA American Airlines WN Southwest Airlines UA United Airlines
Agencies (3)
Farera Tickets Skytripfare
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 3 flights · 3 days
$205
American Airlines
American Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$224
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$284
United Airlines
United Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$325
Where to buy tickets 3
Farera
5 tickets · 4 days
from $205
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $224
Skytripfare
1 tickets · 1 days
from $284
Airports

From — Sacramento (1)

  • SMF Sacramento International Airport

To — Chicago (2)

  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
  • ORD O'Hare International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Sacramento — Chicago
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Chicago?
Approximate flight time — 3h 53m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Sacramento to Chicago?
The straight-line distance — 2 879 km.
How much do flights from Sacramento to Chicago cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $205 on 26.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $229. Range: $205 — $325.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Chicago?
The difference — +2h.
From which airports does Sacramento operate flights?
From Sacramento: SMF (Sacramento International Airport).
To which airports in Chicago do flights arrive?
To Chicago: MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport), ORD (O'Hare International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $224. Total direct flights found: 3.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Sunday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Sacramento — Chicago

Flights Sacramento — Chicago is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 2 879 km. Flight time 3h 53m. Time difference +2h.

From Sacramento (SAC) flights depart from 1 airport: SMF. To Chicago (CHI) — 2 arrival airports: MDW, ORD.

4 airlines operate on this route: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $205 (26.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $229, ranging from $205 to $325. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Sunday.

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