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

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 1:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 2:50 am.

The flight takes about 4h 50m.

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.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento takes about 4h 50m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento range from $412 to $596, with an average of $499 over the past 12 months. Anything below $412 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $499 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $311 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 United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is most often the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, and evening flights for 25%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $328 to $1,209. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $194, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Payless

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

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

• San Diego (SAN) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $459 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $611, a difference of $152.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines and American Airlines currently operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Sacramento on a regular basis.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 27m, compared with 6h 44m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 07m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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.

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.

United Airlines and American Airlines offer free seat selection on this route. Availability depends on fare class.

United Airlines and American Airlines offer extra legroom on this route. Availability can vary by aircraft type and fare class.

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 always check the fare details before booking.