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Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Sacramento. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $205 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $517 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

• San Diego (SAN) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 12% of one-stop connections

San Diego (SAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $461 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $578, a difference of $117. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

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.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento takes 4h 41m, covering 1,776 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 9:09 am and lands at 1:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:14 pm and lands at 1:55 am.

The flight takes about 4h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $489. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 $297 to $1,847. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 26m, compared with 8h 11m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 8h 34m via San Diego (SAN).

Sacramento is 2 hours behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento range from $392 to $584, with an average of $489 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.