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$127+ 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CHI
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Chicago are usually found in May or September, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$265
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$127
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$478
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Sacramento Intl to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Chicago
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 March 26, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/51:18 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/89:02 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$265
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 4/127:34 pmSMF - ORD
2 stops32h 11mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/144:55 pmORD - SMF
2 stops21h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$268
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 - MDW
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Thu 4/176:45 amMDW - SMF
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$288
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/249:38 amSMF - RFD
1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/279:36 pmRFD - SMF
1 stop22h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$292
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/2212:58 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop7h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/295:56 pmORD - SMF
1 stop7h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/1012:25 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Wed 5/142:25 pmORD - SMF
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Deal found 3/25$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 American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/3012:07 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/128:09 amORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/2411:59 pmSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/287:45 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$381
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/2311:30 amSMF - MDW
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Mon 4/286:10 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$391
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/178:15 pmSMF - MDW
2 stops10h 25mDelta
Mon 4/219:20 amMDW - SMF
2 stops9h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/25$411

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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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Chicago that are best for you.

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SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/5

1:18 pm-5:10 am

1 stop13h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

9:02 pm-9:32 am

1 stop14h 30m

$265

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/12

7:34 pm-5:45 am

2 stops32h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

4:55 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$268

SacramentoChicago

SMF - MDW

SMFMDW

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/13

7:59 pm-5:20 am

1 stop7h 21m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/17

6:45 am-12:32 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$288

SacramentoChicago

SMF - RFD

SMFRFD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/24

9:38 am-8:46 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 4/27

9:36 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop22h 53m

$292

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/22

12:58 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

5:56 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$294

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/10

6:30 am-5:29 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

2:25 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$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

Wed 4/30

12:07 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

8:09 am-10:33 am

Nonstop4h 24m

$379

SacramentoChicago

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/24

11:59 pm-6:01 am

Nonstop4h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

7:45 pm-10:32 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

$381

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Chicago 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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 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.

The best insider tips for Sacramento to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sacramento to Chicago trip
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United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags unless exceptions apply.


United Polaris Lounges offer showers, daybeds, and dining for premium passengers.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis or golf clubs.


Southwest's free in-flight entertainment includes early-release movies and live TV.

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Chicago

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 March 21, 2025.

Booking 34 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 $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 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 March 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

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 March 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Sacramento to Chicago have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago. On average, Sacramento Intl has 4 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 6 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Chicago round-trip from $268. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $288, and Hawaiian Airlines, from $294. Spirit Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Chicago 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 Frontier and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sacramento to Chicago for a low price.

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

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

    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 Chicago on time: Lufthansa (95%), United Airlines (94%), Air Canada (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Chicago?

    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 $161 on average our data indicates $1,272 when flying from Sacramento to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Chicago 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?

    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 $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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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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$221Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$384Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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