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Flights from Champaign to Sacramento usually depart from Champaign University-Willard (CMI) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Champaign to Sacramento.

Connecting flights from Champaign to Sacramento most commonly pass through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Champaign to Sacramento route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $602 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,008, a difference of $406. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Champaign to Sacramento. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 51m and 7h 56m in total, depending on the connection.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $430 to $1,114. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Champaign to Sacramento are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $502.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 51m, compared with 7h 56m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Sacramento is 2 hours behind Champaign (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Champaign to Sacramento range from $602 to $857, with an average of $631 over the past 12 months. Anything below $602 counts as a good deal.