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$59+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Sacramento (SMF)

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ORD — SMF
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$160
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One-way from

$59
(Mytrip)
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:55 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop16h 33mFrontier
Sun 5/1111:56 amSMF - STL
1 stop19h 13mFrontier
Deal found 1/19$160
This Kiwi.com 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 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 1/21$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 FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/78:25 pmORD - SMF
1 stop17h 18mFrontier
Sun 2/912:38 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop23h 33mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$220
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/312:55 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop10h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/68:40 amSMF - STL
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$227
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/117:00 amSTL - SMF
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/222:32 pmSMF - STL
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$237
This CheapOair 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 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
Sun 2/912:38 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$240
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.
Fri 3/287:30 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Mon 3/315:10 pmSMF - STL
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 1/20$257
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/43:59 pmMLI - SMF
2 stops10h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/87:00 amSMF - MLI
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$276
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/43:28 pmMLI - SMF
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/811:11 amSMF - MLI
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$284
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1812:15 pmSTL - SMF
3 stops20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/257:42 amSMF - STL
3 stops25h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$296
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.
Sat 4/196:50 amPIA - SMF
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/2311:59 pmSMF - PIA
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$315

Find flights from Illinois to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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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St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/8

9:55 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop16h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/11

11:56 am-9:09 am

1 stop19h 13m

$160

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

4:20 pm-6:07 am

1 stop11h 47m

$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

Mon 3/31

7:59 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop19h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/3

7:59 pm-5:05 am

1 stop7h 06m

$210

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/3

12:55 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/6

8:40 am-4:28 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$227

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/11

7:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/22

2:32 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$237

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/4

1:39 pm-3:46 pm

1 stop28h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/9

12:38 pm-12:32 am

1 stop9h 54m

$240

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/11

2:49 pm-9:50 am

1 stop21h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/16

8:12 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$246

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/28

7:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/31

5:10 pm-12:32 am

1 stop5h 22m

$257

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/4

3:59 pm-12:14 am

2 stops10h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/8

7:00 am-3:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$276

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Sacramento

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

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Sacramento as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 USIL to SMF are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Illinois to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from Illinois. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $59. United Airlines flights start at $114 while deals on American Airlines start at $116 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Illinois to Sacramento is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sacramento Intl. You may also consider Lambert-St Louis - Sacramento Intl or Chicago Midway - Sacramento Intl.

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

    Before booking your flight to Sacramento from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (76%), Air Canada (74%), American Airlines( 72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois 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 Illinois to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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$205Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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