Chico

$105+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Chico, CA

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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SMF
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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The best prices from Chicago to Chico are usually found in January or August, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Chico

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$105
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$470
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Chico
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Chico
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Chico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Chico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 3/178:44 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop24h 15mFrontier
Tue 3/251:22 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop8h 55mFrontier
Deal found 3/11$202
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 3/2612:14 pmORD - SMF
2 stops33h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/211:49 amSMF - ORD
2 stops21h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 8/45:40 amORD - SMF
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Fri 8/812:13 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$230
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/28:50 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/711:49 amSMF - MDW
1 stop15h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$256
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1011:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/126:49 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$262
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 6/107:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop18h 06mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/115:00 amSMF - ORD
1 stop16h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Fri 4/118:26 amORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/155:47 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 6/102:20 pmORD - SMF
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Thu 6/1911:05 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Deal found 3/13$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/210:00 amMDW - SMF
Nonstop4h 35mSouthwest
Tue 4/156:05 amSMF - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/12$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 4/89:07 amORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1511:59 pmSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/812:48 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Tue 4/156:15 amSMF - MDW
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/13$381
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Tue 5/276:15 amORD - SMF
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Fri 5/301:40 pmSMF - ORD
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/13$423

Find flights from Chicago to Chico within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Chico 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 14, 2025.

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Chicago

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Chico

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Depart

Return

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ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/17

8:44 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/25

1:22 pm-12:17 am

1 stop8h 55m

$202

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

12:14 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops33h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/2

11:49 am-11:09 am

2 stops21h 20m

$207

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/4

5:40 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/8

12:13 pm-12:01 am

1 stop9h 48m

$230

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/2

8:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/7

11:49 am-5:23 am

1 stop15h 34m

$256

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

11:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/12

6:49 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop24h 12m

$262

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

7:00 am-11:06 pm

1 stop18h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/11

5:00 am-11:56 pm

1 stop16h 56m

$312

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/11

8:26 am-11:05 am

Nonstop4h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

5:47 pm-6:06 am

1 stop10h 19m

$354

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

2:20 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/19

11:05 pm-7:22 am

1 stop6h 17m

$358

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/2

10:00 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

6:05 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$361

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

9:07 am-11:54 am

Nonstop4h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

11:59 pm-6:01 am

Nonstop4h 02m

$361

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Chico

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Chico?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Chico. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Chico may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Chico?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chico (average of $284). Flying from Chicago to Chico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 CHI to CH1?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Chico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Chico, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Chico?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Chico. Price data was last updated on March 9, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Chico flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chico by month

Plan your trip to Chico by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chico ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Chico when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Chico by month

Plan your trip to Chico by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chico, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chico. 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 Chico. Reviews last updated March 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to Chico by reading reviews from past customers. 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.

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Chico one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $105 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $106 and Alaska Airlines from $156 one-way.

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

    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 Chico on time: Lufthansa (83%), Air Canada (83%), United Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chico?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Chico? While on average our users pay $579, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $153. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $144.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Chico?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chico (average of $284). Flying from Chicago to Chico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$205Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$360Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$379Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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