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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Illinois from $79

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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SMF — ORD
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Illinois?

To save up to 40% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 47 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sacramento to Illinois from $308 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $448 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to Illinois from Sacramento average $320. You can even find prices in October for less than $320, as users have found deals to Illinois from as low as $88. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Illinois from Sacramento. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 18%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to IL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento to Illinois as you normally would.

Cheap Sacramento to Illinois flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to Illinois specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Sacramento to Illinois in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 7/202:29 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Tue 7/307:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$209
Sat 7/202:29 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Wed 7/248:59 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$219
Sat 7/202:29 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Wed 7/248:59 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$220
Sun 7/141:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Wed 7/178:59 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$224
Mon 7/18:59 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop18h 11mFrontier
Fri 7/128:59 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop14h 19mFrontier
Deal found 6/4$228
Thu 7/111:00 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 45mFrontier
Sun 7/147:56 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop20h 41mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$230
Sat 6/228:11 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 36mFrontier
Wed 6/265:55 amMDW - SMF
1 stop17h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/4$234
Wed 7/248:33 pmSMF - RFD
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/289:33 pmRFD - SMF
1 stop15h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$237
Fri 7/512:55 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 22mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/106:19 pmORD - SMF
1 stop18h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$240

Sacramento to Illinois 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Illinois in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Sacramento to Illinois in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 8/151:00 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Mon 8/196:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$172
Tue 8/271:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Tue 9/310:00 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$173
Wed 9/251:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Thu 9/2610:00 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$182
Tue 8/131:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Thu 8/156:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$188
Sun 8/111:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Wed 8/1410:00 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/4$204
Sat 8/1010:18 amSMF - MDW
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Sun 8/186:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 6/4$208
Sat 7/202:29 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Tue 7/307:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$209
Sat 7/202:29 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Wed 7/248:59 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$219
Sat 7/202:29 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Wed 7/248:59 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$220

Sacramento to Illinois flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Sacramento to Illinois for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Sacramento to Illinois. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Sun 6/1610:18 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/209:36 amORD - SMF
1 stop12h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$290
Tue 6/113:05 pmSMF - ORD
2 stops12h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1810:01 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$297
Sat 6/1510:33 amSMF - ORD
1 stop17h 51mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/172:57 pmORD - SMF
2 stops25h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$301
Sat 6/1510:33 amSMF - ORD
2 stops22h 59mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/172:57 pmORD - SMF
2 stops25h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$304
Wed 6/125:16 pmSMF - ORD
2 stops34h 44mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/172:57 pmORD - SMF
2 stops21h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$306
Wed 6/1210:17 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop21h 28mFrontier
Wed 6/195:55 amMDW - SMF
1 stop17h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$308
Wed 6/1210:17 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop21h 28mFrontier
Sat 6/155:40 amMDW - SMF
1 stop17h 44mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$312
Tue 6/119:28 amSMF - ORD
3 stops18h 21mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1810:01 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$315
Thu 6/139:28 amSMF - ORD
2 stops18h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/172:57 pmORD - SMF
2 stops21h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$316

One-way flights to Illinois from Sacramento

Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Sacramento to Illinois can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Sacramento to Illinois should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Sat 9/2110:46 pmSMF - STL
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$79
Sat 9/2110:46 pmSMF - STL
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$84
Wed 6/265:16 pmSMF - ORD
2 stops34h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$86
Mon 8/127:59 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$87
Mon 8/264:43 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$87
Tue 6/258:44 pmSMF - STL
1 stop14h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$88
Tue 7/161:59 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop14h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$91
Tue 7/161:59 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop14h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$92
Wed 8/281:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$93

Find flights from Sacramento to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Illinois 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlLambert-St Louis

SMF - STL

SMFSTL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/15

1 stop14h 54m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/20

1 stop14h 08m

$147

Sacramento IntlLambert-St Louis

SMF - STL

SMFSTL

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/23

1 stop15h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/26

1 stop14h 08m

$148

Sacramento IntlLambert-St Louis

SMF - STL

SMFSTL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/15

1 stop14h 54m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/20

1 stop19h 11m

$150

Sacramento IntlLambert-St Louis

SMF - STL

SMFSTL

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/7

1 stop5h 34m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/12

1 stop5h 51m

$158

Sacramento IntlLambert-St Louis

SMF - STL

SMFSTL

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/16

1 stop16h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/23

1 stop28h 25m

$164

Sacramento IntlLambert-St Louis

SMF - STL

SMFSTL

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/28

1 stop10h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/5

1 stop7h 56m

$201

Sacramento IntlLambert-St Louis

SMF - STL

SMFSTL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/15

1 stop8h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/20

2 stops8h 31m

$251

Sacramento IntlLambert-St Louis

SMF - STL

SMFSTL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/20

1 stop6h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/21

1 stop7h 23m

$310

Sacramento IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/5

2 stops8h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/10

1 stop8h 01m

$345

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Illinois

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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines from Sacramento to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,462 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Illinois. 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 from for flights from Sacramento to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Illinois for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Illinois for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $147, but on average you can expect to pay $173.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Sacramento to Illinois for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Sacramento to Illinois under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Illinois is less than $367.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Sacramento to Illinois for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Sacramento to Illinois within the next 7 days for less than $300.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Sacramento to Illinois are Sacramento Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Sacramento Intl - Chicago Midway and Sacramento Intl - Lambert-St Louis.

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

    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 Sacramento to Illinois on time: Qatar Airways (84%), Lufthansa (84%), United Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Illinois? While on average our users pay $987, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $149. The most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $172.

  • What does SMF to ORD mean?

    SMF and ORD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SMF to ORD refers to a flight route from Sacramento Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Moline Quad-City Airport (MLI), Greater Peoria Airport (PIA), Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI), Springfield Capital Airport (SPI).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Illinois that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Illinois flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to Illinois with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Illinois flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Illinois that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Illinois offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Illinois?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Illinois flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Illinois flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Illinois flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Illinois?

    Before booking your flight from Sacramento to Illinois check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Illinois (average of $244). Flying from Sacramento to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 Sacramento to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Illinois. 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$146Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$275Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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