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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Sacramento (SMF) from $100

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 8/24. 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.
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Jun 2 — Jun 91
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The best prices from Chicago to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or April, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$268

One-way from

$128
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Sacramento?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 52 days in advance to save up to 57% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 52 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Chicago to Sacramento 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $298, or $449 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Flights from Chicago to Sacramento lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Chicago to Sacramento in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $107.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Sacramento (CHI - SMF)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Sacramento at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to Sacramento

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Chicago and Sacramento. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Spirit Airlines flights we've found from Chicago to Sacramento. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Tue 6/41:13 pmORD - SMF
1 stop26h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/113:05 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop13h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$193
Tue 6/1810:01 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/252:00 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop14h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$202
Fri 8/231:13 pmORD - SMF
1 stop6h 51mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/2811:23 amSMF - ORD
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$203
Wed 6/128:26 pmORD - SMF
2 stops15h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/179:46 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$204
Sat 8/2410:40 amORD - SMF
2 stops26h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/262:00 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop14h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$205
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SMF
1 stop13h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:28 amSMF - ORD
2 stops19h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$210
Thu 7/111:18 pmORD - SMF
1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/168:33 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop8h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$214
Wed 6/512:32 pmORD - SMF
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/1012:55 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop15h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$220
Wed 6/129:19 amORD - SMF
1 stop9h 07mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/179:46 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$221

  • If you’re traveling from Chicago to Sacramento, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Chicago to Sacramento flights are typically 42% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $461.80 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $262. When traveling from Chicago to Sacramento on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Sacramento Intl Airport. When flying from Chicago to Sacramento, Spirit Airlines flights are 6% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Frontier flights from Chicago to Sacramento

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Chicago and Sacramento. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Frontier flights from Chicago to Sacramento. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Tue 8/206:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Sat 8/318:36 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$180
Wed 8/146:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Mon 8/1910:31 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop6h 02mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$186
Sat 8/176:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Sat 8/248:36 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$188
Wed 9/46:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Wed 9/111:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$190
Thu 8/226:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Sun 8/251:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$194
Tue 8/2010:00 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Mon 8/2610:31 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop6h 02mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$197
Sun 8/186:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Sat 8/318:36 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$198
Sat 6/151:02 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Sat 6/228:11 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 36mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$200
Sat 8/2410:00 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Sun 8/251:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$202

  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Chicago to Sacramento is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $394.20 RT. This price is typically 46% cheaper than other airlines that offer Chicago to Sacramento flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $233. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most common Chicago airport to take off from when flying to Sacramento. Sacramento Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Sacramento. When flying from Chicago to Sacramento, Frontier flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Chicago to Sacramento flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Sacramento specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Sacramento in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 6/41:13 pmORD - SMF
1 stop26h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/113:05 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop13h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$193
Sat 6/151:02 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Sat 6/228:11 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 36mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$200
Tue 6/1810:01 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/167:24 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$200
Tue 6/1810:01 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/252:00 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop14h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$202
Wed 6/128:26 pmORD - SMF
2 stops15h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/179:46 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$204
Thu 6/136:35 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Mon 6/178:59 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop18h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$210
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SMF
1 stop13h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:28 amSMF - ORD
2 stops19h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$210
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SMF
1 stop20h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/510:17 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$212
Wed 6/512:32 pmORD - SMF
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/1012:55 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop15h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$220

Chicago to Sacramento 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Sacramento in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Sacramento in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 9/41:13 pmORD - SMF
1 stop8h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/1111:23 amSMF - ORD
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$176
Wed 8/219:36 amORD - SMF
1 stop12h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/2811:23 amSMF - ORD
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$177
Sat 8/247:30 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/262:00 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop14h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$178
Tue 8/206:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Sat 8/318:36 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$180
Tue 8/208:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Wed 8/284:43 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$180
Tue 9/37:30 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 07mFrontier
Sat 9/144:00 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$182
Sat 8/177:30 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 07mFrontier
Sat 8/244:00 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$183
Tue 8/138:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Tue 8/201:27 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$184
Wed 8/146:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Mon 8/1910:31 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop6h 02mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$186

Non-stop flights to Sacramento from Chicago

Discover non-stop flight options from Chicago to Sacramento. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
For a quicker trip, book one of these direct flights from Chicago to Sacramento. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from Chicago to Sacramento should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Mon 7/18:10 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/911:55 pmSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$306
Wed 8/218:11 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/287:00 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$307
Wed 8/146:55 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/161:03 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$311
Sat 8/34:14 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/107:10 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$315
Wed 8/144:14 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1911:10 pmSMF - ORD
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/26$327
Fri 8/166:55 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/231:03 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$331
Sat 9/1410:08 amORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/221:31 pmSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$345
Fri 8/96:55 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/111:03 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$347
Thu 8/226:55 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/281:03 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$351

Chicago to Sacramento flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Sacramento 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Chicago to Sacramento. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Tue 6/41:13 pmORD - SMF
1 stop26h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/113:05 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop13h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$193
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SMF
1 stop13h 36mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/79:56 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$205
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SMF
1 stop13h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:28 amSMF - ORD
2 stops19h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$210
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SMF
1 stop20h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/510:17 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$212
Wed 6/512:32 pmORD - SMF
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/1012:55 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop15h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$220
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SMF
1 stop16h 57mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/113:05 pmSMF - ORD
3 stops30h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$227
Mon 6/37:52 pmORD - SMF
1 stop25h 51mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/112:00 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop14h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$232
Tue 6/41:13 pmORD - SMF
2 stops21h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/113:05 pmSMF - ORD
3 stops30h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$235
Fri 6/79:53 pmORD - SMF
1 stop25h 31mFrontier
Mon 6/108:59 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop25h 41mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$239

One-way flights to Sacramento from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Sacramento. 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Chicago to Sacramento can select one of these great deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Chicago to Sacramento instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 8/2410:00 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$100
Tue 7/910:01 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$100
Wed 8/219:36 amORD - SMF
1 stop12h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$101
Thu 6/136:35 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$104
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SMF
1 stop13h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$105
Fri 8/2310:00 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop20h 55mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$107
Sun 8/257:30 pmORD - SMF
1 stop23h 13mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$107
Wed 9/48:26 pmORD - SMF
2 stops18h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$108
Wed 6/1912:32 pmORD - SMF
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$109

Find flights from Chicago to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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Budget

$180 - $380

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Chicago MidwaySacramento Intl

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/20

1 stop11h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/31

1 stop13h 03m

$180

Chicago MidwaySacramento Intl

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/14

1 stop11h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/19

1 stop6h 02m

$186

Chicago O'Hare IntlSacramento Intl

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/18

1 stop14h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/25

1 stop14h 36m

$202

Chicago O'Hare IntlSacramento Intl

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/23

1 stop6h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/28

1 stop8h 34m

$203

Chicago O'Hare IntlSacramento Intl

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/4

1 stop20h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/5

1 stop24h 23m

$212

Chicago O'Hare IntlSacramento Intl

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/1

Nonstop4h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/9

Nonstop4h 05m

$306

Chicago O'Hare IntlSacramento Intl

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/30

1 stop7h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/6

1 stop6h 33m

$317

Chicago O'Hare IntlSacramento Intl

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/25

1 stop6h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/4

Nonstop4h 02m

$330

Chicago O'Hare IntlSacramento Intl

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/4

1 stop6h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/9

2 stops12h 15m

$380

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Deals found on 5/27

When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on May 24, 2024.
Booking 87 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on May 19, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago 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.
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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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Temperature and rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated May 28, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines from Chicago to Sacramento to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,316 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,480 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 9 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Sacramento for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $180, but on average you can expect to pay $200.

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

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Sacramento under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Sacramento is less than $359.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Sacramento for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Sacramento within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Sacramento round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($180), and Spirit Airlines ($202) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Sacramento. Frontier is 58% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 (79%), United Airlines (76%), Lufthansa (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

    On average you can expect to pay $484 for a flight from Chicago to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $167 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $176.

  • What does ORD to SMF mean?

    ORD and SMF 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. ORD to SMF refers to a flight route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Sacramento 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 Chicago to Sacramento with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Sacramento 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 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?

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    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Sacramento 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.

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

    The Chicago to Sacramento flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/27.

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

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

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento (average of $327). Flying from Chicago to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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 Chicago to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$197Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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