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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.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $277 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) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% 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 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 1:49 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 2:14 am.

The flight takes about 4h 44m.

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.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento takes 4h 44m, covering 1,776 miles.

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 $307 to $1,543. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $185, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 28m, compared with 7h 07m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 7h 28m via Portland (PDX).

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.