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Cheapest round-trip
$331
Typical prices: $428-$577
Frontier
Wed 12/5Thu 12/6
MDW - SMF • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$356
Typical prices: $421-$579
Southwest
Sat 11/17Sun 11/25
MDW - SMF • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 4h 38m
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Cheap Flights from Midway to Sacramento (MDW-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Midway to Sacramento

Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 6
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10:40 am - 11:35 amMDW  Chicago Midway-SMF Sacramento Intl
26h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Intl
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5:11 pm - 9:45 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
14h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
$331Frontier
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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10:10 am - 4:45 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 35m1 stop Portland
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7:40 am - 5:30 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
7h 50m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Lambert-St Louis
$332Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
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1:41 pm - 11:12 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 31m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles
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7:00 am - 4:16 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
7h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$332Delta
Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10
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10:24 am - 7:55 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 31m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles
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12:20 pm - 10:54 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
8h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$332Delta
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
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6:30 am - 11:10 amMDW  Chicago Midway-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 40m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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5:45 am - 11:40 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
3h 55mnonstop
$332Southwest
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
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7:25 am - 12:05 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 40m1 stop Los Angeles
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8:55 pm - 5:40 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 45m1 stop Ontario
$336Southwest
Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Jan 31
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12:30 pm - 6:20 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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8:30 pm - 4:30 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 00m1 stop San Diego
$336Southwest
Tue, Dec 15 - Sun, Dec 20
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3:45 pm - 9:20 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 35m1 stop San Diego
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7:45 pm - 4:25 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 40m1 stop San Diego
$336Southwest
Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11
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10:05 am - 4:50 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 45m2 stops Des Moines Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:45 am - 4:30 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
7h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
$336Southwest
Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10
Delta Logo
10:24 am - 7:55 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 31m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles
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8:35 pm - 8:55 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
10h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul
$337Delta
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento typically range from $428 to $577. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $331, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento at $429 round-trip.
•November ($1,137) and December ($579) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 165% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Midway to Sacramento

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on MDW

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Key details for Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$186
Beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 50% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento

When to book flights from Midway to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Midway to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:40 am and lands at 2:18 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 3:43 am.

    The flight takes about 4h 38m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento takes 4h 38m, covering 1,785 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento range from $428 to $577, with an average of $499 over the past 12 months. Anything below $428 counts as a good deal.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $331 to $2,243. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $205, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

    Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $449 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $629, a difference of $180.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Sacramento.

  • What is the time difference between Chicago Midway Airport and Sacramento?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Sacramento?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $449, about $180 less than Sunday fares (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento trip for September. Fares historically average $429 round-trip in that month - typically $708 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento?

 
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