Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Sacramento (CHI - SAC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Sacramento and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$134	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Sun, Dec 7 — Mon, Dec 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Sacramento is currently $134
Cheapest one-way flight	$75	Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Fri, Jan 30	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Sacramento is currently $75
Cheapest nonstop flights	$421	United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Wed, Feb 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Sacramento is currently $421
Last-minute weekend getaway	$304	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Fri, Nov 21 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Sacramento is currently $304
Cheapest business class flights	$831	American 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Wed, Jan 21	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Sacramento is currently $831

Fastest flight	4 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Sacramento takes 4 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Sacramento is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–270
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–355

Popular airlines from Chicago to Sacramento

Southwest

Nonstop

from $299

Typical price: $385–680

7 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - SMF Every day

2789 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - SMF Every day
United

Nonstop

from $311

Typical price: $340–580

21 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - SMF Every day

450 weekly connecting flights

ORD - SMF Every day
American

from $361

Typical price: $380–770

291 weekly connecting flights

ORD - SMF Every day
Delta

from $279

Typical price: $350–800

261 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - SMF Every day
Alaska

from $262

Typical price: $335–780

107 weekly connecting flights

ORD - SMF Every day
Frontier

from $142

Typical price: $185–490

32 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - SMF Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 31 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 26 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 28 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 16 min 9 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 1 hr 41 min 81 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 1 hr 56 min 87 mi
Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 1 hr 32 min 71 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Sacramento

When are the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Sacramento?

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $145 to $270.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $134. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $75.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Sacramento is $299, flying from Feb 2 to Feb 11.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Sacramento is $311, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 17.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Sacramento is $361, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Sacramento is $279, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 24.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Sacramento is $262, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Sacramento is $142, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 7.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Sacramento starts at $134 from Sun, Dec 7 to Mon, Dec 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $75 and departs on Fri, Jan 30.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Sacramento?

4 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Sacramento.

When should you fly to Sacramento, United States?

The hot, dry, sunny summer months (May–Sep) are popular with visitors. Staged mostly in venues around Old Sacramento, the Sacramento Music Festival (May) focuses on jazz and blues. Sacramento Pride (Jun) is the city's main LGBT festival, and incorporates a parade, music and diverse market vendors. The California State Fair (Jul) features pop music concerts, exhibitions and a fairground. Winter (Dec–Feb) is mild with regular rainfall.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Chicago to Sacramento?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Sacramento.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from Chicago to Sacramento?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Sacramento really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Sacramento.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 21 nonstop flights and 450 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 2,789 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Sacramento are:

American offers 291 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
Delta offers 261 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
Alaska offers 107 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
Frontier offers 32 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Sacramento.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $134. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $75.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Sacramento is $299, flying from Feb 2 to Feb 11.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Sacramento is $311, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 17.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Sacramento is $361, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Sacramento is $279, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 24.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Sacramento is $262, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Sacramento is $142, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 7.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

Southwest and United fly direct from Chicago to Sacramento.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Chicago to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Sacramento?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Sacramento at price $304 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

Southwest and United fly direct from Chicago to Sacramento.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Chicago to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Chicago to Sacramento available?

There are direct flights from Chicago to Sacramento on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Sacramento start at $421 from Thu, Feb 12 to Wed, Feb 18 with United.

How can I find nonstop flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Sacramento, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Sacramento start at $831 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 21 with American.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Chicago to Sacramento?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Sacramento start at $134 from Sun, Dec 7 to Mon, Dec 15.

How can I book business class trips from Chicago to Sacramento?

To book business class trips from Chicago to Sacramento, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Chicago to Sacramento next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Sacramento starts at $304 from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24 with Frontier.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Sacramento?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Sacramento at price $304 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Sacramento?

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Sacramento, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.