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$149+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Sacramento (SMF)

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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SMF
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Sacramento Intl are usually found in April or January, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$149
(CheapOair)

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Average price

$394
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2010:45 pmORD - SMF
1 stop10h 02mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/257:42 amSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/178:44 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop24h 02mFrontier
Thu 2/203:34 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 2/41:39 pmORD - SMF
1 stop28h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/712:24 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop10h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$194
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/27:25 amORD - SMF
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Sun 2/912:38 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Deal found 1/19$210
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/297:30 amORD - SMF
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Tue 5/612:32 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/20$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 2/209:40 amMDW - SMF
Nonstop4h 40mSouthwest
Thu 2/2712:15 pmSMF - MDW
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/19$397
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/177:45 amORD - SMF
1 stop27h 30mAlaska Airlines
Thu 2/207:20 amSMF - ORD
2 stops14h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/201:26 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop9h 37mDelta
Thu 2/279:16 amSMF - MDW
2 stops11h 04mDelta
Deal found 1/19$422

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

10:45 pm-6:47 am

1 stop10h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/25

7:42 am-6:56 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$189

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/17

8:44 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop24h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/20

3:34 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 43m

$190

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/4

1:39 pm-3:46 pm

1 stop28h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/7

12:24 pm-12:32 am

1 stop10h 08m

$194

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

7:25 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/9

12:38 pm-12:32 am

1 stop9h 54m

$210

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

7:30 am-3:28 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/6

12:32 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$315

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

4:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/2

6:48 am-5:53 am

1 stop21h 05m

$389

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/12

10:00 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/17

4:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 35m

$391

ChicagoSacramento

MDW - SMF

MDWSMF

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/27

4:59 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

6:20 am-2:17 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$401

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

9:07 am-11:56 am

Nonstop4h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$434

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

2:42 pm-8:37 am

1 stop19h 55m

$149

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Sacramento

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 Chicago to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Chicago-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Sacramento 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 Chicago-Sacramento 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I 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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 66 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.

What is the cheapest month 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 $284). Flying from Chicago to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day 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 December 16, 2024.

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. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Sacramento. 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 21, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SMF are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento 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 Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Alaska 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Sacramento. 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 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 7 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 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.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($189), Frontier ($190), and Delta ($315) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Sacramento. Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $149. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Sacramento for a low price.

  • 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: United Airlines (76%), Air Canada (74%), American Airlines (72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

    On average you can expect to pay $421 for a flight from Chicago to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $195 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $140.

  • 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?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Sacramento 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 Chicago to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Chicago to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 Chicago to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$214Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$324Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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