Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Chicago
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August 11 - August 17
SMF - Chicago
$282
$243
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August 12 - August 17
SMF - Chicago
$293
$248
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August 11 - August 18
SMF - Chicago
$281
$248
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August 11 - August 19
SMF - Chicago
$325
$258
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August 4 - August 11
SMF - Chicago
$278
$260
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September 15 - September 19
SMF - Chicago
$229
$275
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October 28 - October 31
SMF - Chicago
$301
$275
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August 19 - August 22
SMF - Chicago
$234
$276
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October 21 - October 23
SMF - Chicago
$341
$276
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October 14 - October 21
SMF - Chicago
$361
$279
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Insights for flights from Sacramento to Chicago
How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Chicago
Regular price: $232 - $505
Prices for flights from Sacramento to Chicago are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Sacramento to Chicago is between $232 and $505. The current lowest deal is $243 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 11-Aug 17.
now $243
Low $232
High $505
The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Chicago
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Chicago is February, with a median price of $260. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $739. Prices are generally lower from February to December.
February
Flights from $260
January
Flights from $739
Direct flights from Sacramento to Chicago
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Chicago
Tue, Jun 16
SMF - Chicago
Sacramento (SMF) - Chicago (ORD)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
$427
$386
One-way
Tue, Jun 16
SMF - Chicago
Sacramento (SMF) - Chicago (ORD)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
$389
$403
One-way
Tue, Jun 16
SMF - Chicago
Sacramento (SMF) - Chicago (ORD)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
$502
$418
One-way
Tue, Jun 16
SMF - Chicago
Sacramento (SMF) - Chicago (MDW)
$557
$456
One-way
Tue, Jun 16
SMF - Chicago
Sacramento (SMF) - Chicago (MDW)
$566
$469
One-way
Tue, Jun 16
SMF - Chicago
Sacramento (SMF) - Chicago (ORD)
United Airlines
$507
$480
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Chicago
Jun 18 - Jun 20
$506 → $365
28%
Jun 17 - Jun 20
$502 → $362
28%
Jun 19 - Jun 23
$498 → $381
23%
Dec 11 - Dec 14
$467 → $351
25%
Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Chicago
Sacramento - Chicago route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares from Sacramento to Chicago are above the typical level, with a median price of $415.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in February for prices as low as $260
Historically, February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for flights to Chicago.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 14h 25m
The typical flight duration from Sacramento to Chicago is 14h 25m, with 2 stopovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route
Only 13.2% of recent deals are for direct flights, making connecting flights more common.
🏆 Airline highlight
Frontier Airlines offers deals from $243
Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $243, a competitive price for this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently, over 1 per day
Historically, deals for flights from Sacramento to Chicago appear frequently, averaging over 1 per day.
Sacramento main airports to depart from
Sacramento International (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport offers flights to Chicago, with competitive prices for your trip.
📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$243
Chicago main airports to arrive at
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago, offering many connections from Sacramento.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).
💸 Flights from ~$243
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport provides a convenient option for travelers flying from Sacramento to Chicago.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).
💸 Flights from ~$258
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport offers an alternative arrival point for flights from Sacramento to the Chicago area.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).
💸 Flights from ~$320
Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative
General Mitchell International (MKE)
General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options and direct rail access.
📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train)
💸 Flights from ~$321
South Bend International (SBN)
South Bend International is geographically the closest alternative to Chicago, with direct commuter rail access.
📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train)
💸 Flights from ~$306
Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)
Gerald R. Ford International is a major regional hub, good for travelers on the eastern side of Chicago.
📍 ~240 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$313
Dane County Regional (MSN)
Dane County Regional is a reliable regional airport with consistent service and less congestion than major hubs.
📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$314
Fort Wayne International (FWA)
Fort Wayne International offers stable regional service and is an alternative for southeastern Chicago suburbs.
📍 ~240 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$317
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$1,088
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85% AI deal score
$1,529
$1,021
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85% AI deal score
$1,444
$1,021
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85% AI deal score
$1,424
$1,021
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$1,527
$1,031
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$1,031
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$1,965
$1,109
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Chicago, United States
84% AI deal score
$1,381
$1,011
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84% AI deal score
$1,392
$1,021
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Chicago, United States
84% AI deal score
$1,379
$1,021
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Chicago, United States
84% AI deal score
$1,373
$1,031
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84% AI deal score
$1,379
$1,041
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Chicago, United States
84% AI deal score
$1,395
$1,041
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$1,395
$1,041
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$1,051
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Chicago, United States
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$1,910
$1,142
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Chicago, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,284
$1,011
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Chicago, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,331
$1,031
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Chicago, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,409
$1,079
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Chicago, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,506
$1,097
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Chicago, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,437
$1,097
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Chicago, United States
83% AI deal score
$2,083
$1,307
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Chicago, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,584
$930
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Chicago, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,382
$1,087
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Chicago, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,404
$1,134
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81% AI deal score
$1,824
$1,184
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81% AI deal score
$1,868
$1,230
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Chicago, United States
80% AI deal score
$1,761
$1,220
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80% AI deal score
$1,808
$1,230
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$1,824
$1,231
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$2,230
$1,508
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$1,590
$1,034
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Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,388
$1,049
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Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,440
$1,108
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Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,548
$1,203
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Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,766
$1,288
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Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,846
$1,295
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Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,284
$1,060
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Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$1,506
$1,203
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78% AI deal score
$1,509
$1,203
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$1,507
$1,213
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$1,213
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$1,237
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$1,845
$1,339
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$1,624
$1,145
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77% AI deal score
$1,726
$1,334
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76% AI deal score
$1,327
$1,134
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75% AI deal score
$1,635
$1,380
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$1,259
$1,127
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$1,127
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$1,134
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$1,016
$823
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$823
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$823
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$861
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