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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$215	Frontier 1 stop 20 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Sat, Apr 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Chicago is currently $215
Cheapest one-way flight	$96	Frontier 1 stop 20 hr Sat, Apr 11	The cheapest one-way flight from Sacramento to Chicago is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights	$347	United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Sacramento to Chicago is currently $347
Last-minute weekend getaway	$437	Alaska 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sacramento to Chicago is currently $437
Cheapest business class flights	$737	American Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sacramento to Chicago is currently $737

Fastest flight	3 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sacramento to Chicago takes 3 hr 50 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 Sacramento to Chicago is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $175–400
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $255–530

Popular airlines from Sacramento to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $332

Typical price: $365–660

7 weekly nonstop flights

SMF - MDW Every day

2663 weekly connecting flights

SMF - MDW, ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $330

Typical price: $340–590

14 weekly nonstop flights

SMF - ORD Every day

458 weekly connecting flights

SMF - ORD Every day
American

from $347

Typical price: $375–770

310 weekly connecting flights

SMF - ORD Every day
Delta

from $237

Typical price: $330–790

261 weekly connecting flights

SMF - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $250

Typical price: $310–730

52 weekly connecting flights

SMF - ORD Every day
Frontier

from $290

Typical price: $210–520

19 weekly connecting flights

SMF - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

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 39 min 81 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 1 hr 55 min 87 mi
Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 1 hr 30 min 71 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Sacramento to Chicago are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $175 to $400.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $215. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Chicago is $332, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Chicago is $330, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Chicago is $347, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Chicago is $237, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Chicago is $250, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to Chicago is $290, flying from Feb 22 to Mar 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Chicago starts at $215 from Sat, Apr 11 to Sat, Apr 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Sat, Apr 11.

3 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Sacramento to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sacramento to Chicago.
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 counts as the best airline for your flights from Sacramento to Chicago 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 Sacramento to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 458 connecting flights per week. United flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 2,663 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sacramento to Chicago are:

American offers 310 connecting flights per week. American flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 261 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 52 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 19 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $215. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Chicago is $332, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Chicago is $330, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Chicago is $347, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Chicago is $237, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Chicago is $250, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to Chicago is $290, flying from Feb 22 to Mar 1.

Southwest and United fly direct from Sacramento to Chicago.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 United direct flights from Sacramento to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Chicago at price $437 is offered by Alaska from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

Southwest and United fly direct from Sacramento to Chicago.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 United direct flights from Sacramento to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sacramento and Chicago start at $347 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29 with United.

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

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Chicago start at $737 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Chicago start at $215 from Sat, Apr 11 to Sat, Apr 18.

To book business class trips from Sacramento to Chicago, 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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sacramento and Chicago starts at $437 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Chicago at price $437 is offered by Alaska from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Chicago, 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.