$49+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (CHI)
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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Chicago are usually found in May or September, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Chicago
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (CHI). 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 January 16, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $227 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $49 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $475 |
Find flight deals from Sacramento to Chicago
Cheapest flights from Sacramento to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Find flights from Sacramento to Chicago within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Chicago 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 January 16, 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Thu 2/6
9:00 pm-11:13 pm
3 stops24h 13m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 2/9
10:47 pm-9:30 am
1 stop12h 43m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Thu 1/23
11:12 am-11:44 pm
2 stops10h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/30
7:25 am-11:41 am
1 stop6h 16m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - MDW
SMFMDW
Sacramento Intl
Tue 3/18
1:22 pm-12:17 am
1 stop8h 55m
Chicago Midway
Tue 3/25
6:40 am-12:27 pm
1 stop7h 47m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Fri 2/14
9:16 pm-6:07 am
1 stop6h 51m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 2/16
6:50 am-12:27 pm
1 stop7h 37m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - RFD
SMFRFD
Sacramento Intl
Thu 2/20
7:42 am-8:52 pm
1 stop11h 10m
Chicago Greater Rockford
Sun 2/23
9:42 pm-6:47 am
1 stop11h 05m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Wed 2/5
2:35 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop7h 24m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 2/10
6:55 pm-9:49 am
2 stops40h 54m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Thu 2/6
10:45 am-4:58 pm
Nonstop4h 13m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 2/15
8:11 pm-10:59 pm
Nonstop4h 48m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - MDW
SMFMDW
Sacramento Intl
Sat 2/15
12:35 pm-6:30 pm
Nonstop3h 55m
Chicago Midway
Tue 2/18
9:40 am-12:20 pm
Nonstop4h 40m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - ORD
SMFORD
Sacramento Intl
Thu 3/20
1:55 pm-11:53 pm
1 stop7h 58m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/26
2:15 pm-11:46 pm
2 stops11h 31m
SacramentoChicago
SMF - MDW
SMFMDW
Sacramento Intl
Wed 2/12
12:42 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop7h 38m
Chicago Midway
Wed 2/19
2:08 pm-10:37 pm
2 stops10h 29m
Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Chicago
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 Chicago in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Chicago 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 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 Chicago
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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Chicago
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sacramento to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.
Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Sacramento to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Chicago
Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Chicago. 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 January 16, 2025.
The most flights from SMF to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
Rainfall in Chicago by month
Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 when rainfall is around 1.7 in.
Temperature in Chicago by month
Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 Chicago
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines from Sacramento to Chicago have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Top 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to Chicago
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Chicago. 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 January 16, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$130 | Average$215 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$159 | Average$285 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$221 | Average$513 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$265 | Average$399 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$384 | Average$505 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |