O'Hare Intl

$127+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ORD
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$127
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$629
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Chicago O'Hare Intl flight deals.
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From Sacramento Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/82:40 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop12h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2011:50 amORD - SMF
1 stop8h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/1511:20 amSMF - ORD
1 stop10h 39mDelta
Wed 4/167:50 amORD - SMF
1 stop10h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/24$295
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/137:59 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Thu 4/176:45 amORD - SMF
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/151:57 pmSMF - ORD
2 stops13h 43mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/167:40 amORD - SMF
1 stop17h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$300
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:37 amSMF - ORD
2 stops15h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/29:02 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$316
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/142:05 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop7h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/2110:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop9h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/145:47 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/168:26 amORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/2111:30 amSMF - ORD
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Tue 6/31:30 pmORD - SMF
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 5/98:30 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/189:00 amORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$461

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Return

Price

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/8

2:40 pm-5:25 am

1 stop12h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

11:50 am-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$256

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

11:20 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

7:50 am-3:53 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$295

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/13

7:59 pm-4:54 am

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

6:45 am-12:32 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$298

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

1:57 pm-5:40 am

2 stops13h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

7:40 am-11:31 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$300

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/29

6:37 am-11:56 pm

2 stops15h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

9:02 pm-9:32 am

1 stop14h 30m

$316

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/14

5:47 pm-6:06 am

1 stop10h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

8:26 am-11:05 am

Nonstop4h 39m

$379

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/21

11:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

1:30 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$407

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/19

2:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

3:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$409

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/9

8:30 pm-6:30 am

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

9:00 am-11:47 am

Nonstop4h 47m

$461

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/28

7:34 pm-6:17 pm

3 stops20h 43m

$127

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 18 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 SMF to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl. 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 25, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to ORD are scheduled on a Friday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Sacramento to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare Intl should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $256. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $295 and $298, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $127. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Sacramento, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Lufthansa (95%), United Airlines (94%), Air Canada( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $153. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $165 on average our data indicates $1,272 when flying from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl 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 Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Sacramento to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to O'Hare Intl. 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$221Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$425Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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