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$156+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SMF
Jan 28 — Feb 41
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Tue 2/4
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The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$190
(Frontier)

One-way from

$156
(CheapOair)

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 23, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/166:50 amORD - SMF
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Sun 2/237:46 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$190
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/187:51 pmORD - SMF
1 stop12h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/227:42 amSMF - ORD
1 stop12h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/2010:45 pmORD - SMF
1 stop10h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/237:46 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$193
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/182:10 pmORD - SMF
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Tue 2/2511:45 amSMF - ORD
1 stop10h 11mDelta
Deal found 1/22$315
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 3/75:54 pmORD - SMF
1 stop7h 39mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/106:39 pmSMF - ORD
2 stops20h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/198:11 pmORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/267:00 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 4/35:00 amORD - SMF
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/711:42 amSMF - ORD
Nonstop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/23$391

Find flights from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 23, 2025.

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ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/16

6:50 am-12:27 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/23

7:46 pm-5:05 am

1 stop7h 19m

$190

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

7:51 pm-6:47 am

1 stop12h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/22

7:42 am-9:50 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$191

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

10:45 pm-6:47 am

1 stop10h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/23

7:46 pm-5:05 am

1 stop7h 19m

$193

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

2:10 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/25

11:45 am-11:56 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$315

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

5:54 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/10

6:39 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$361

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

8:11 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/26

7:00 am-1:04 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

$381

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/3

5:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/7

11:42 am-5:41 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

$391

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/15

2:45 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/19

6:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$436

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/17

2:42 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop29h 14m

$156

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

2:20 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$158

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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 O'Hare Intl 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
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 45 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 ORD to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on January 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento 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.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 23, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 23, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Sacramento, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. 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
4,654 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
4,654 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
9,704 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
8,512 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
8,975 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
4,654 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl?

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, Sacramento Intl has 5 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 5 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

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

    Frontier, at $190, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Frontier is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $156. Delta flights start at $158 while deals on Frontier start at $162 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento consider choosing United Airlines (76%), Air Canada (74%) or American Airlines (72%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento is $195. On average you can expect to pay $421. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $140.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 5 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$205Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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