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$72 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
$290
Overall average: $480
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/8Sun 4/12
ORD - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$357
Typical prices: $468-$572
United Airlines
Wed 2/4Wed 2/11
ORD - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento (ORD-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento

Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 10:58 pm
ORD
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SMF
8h 48m1 stop
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10:37 am - 2:26 pm
SMF
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ORD
25h 49m1 stop
$290Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Sat, Mar 28
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4:10 pm - 10:00 am
ORD
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SMF
19h 50m1 stop
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1:04 pm - 6:39 am
SMF
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ORD
15h 35m2 stops
$292Alaska Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 20
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7:00 am - 11:56 pm
ORD
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SMF
18h 56m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:17 am - 7:02 pm
SMF
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ORD
9h 45m1 stop
$293Alaska Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Mar 31
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3:59 pm - 11:42 pm
ORD
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SMF
9h 43m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:05 am - 9:34 pm
SMF
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ORD
8h 29m2 stops
$294Delta
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 28
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7:30 am - 2:22 pm
ORD
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SMF
8h 52m1 stop
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11:45 am - 11:53 pm
SMF
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ORD
10h 08m1 stop
$296Delta
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
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1:26 pm - 9:48 pm
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SMF
10h 22m1 stop
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6:00 am - 4:48 pm
SMF
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ORD
8h 48m2 stops
$298Delta
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 7
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9:38 pm - 12:53 pm
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SMF
17h 15m1 stop
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2:27 pm - 1:37 pm
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21h 10m2 stops
$299Frontier
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
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7:15 am - 5:28 pm
ORD
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SMF
12h 13m2 stops
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9:55 am - 11:52 pm
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11h 57m2 stops
$300Delta
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
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7:20 am - 12:06 pm
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SMF
6h 46m1 stop
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9:35 am - 11:53 pm
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ORD
12h 18m2 stops
$301Delta
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
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7:20 am - 5:35 pm
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12h 15m2 stops
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6:15 am - 8:44 pm
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12h 29m2 stops
$302Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sacramento on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento is August, where tickets cost $381 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $626 and $517 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $496, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento

 
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ORD

At ORD, security lines can be 30 minutes long during peak times. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure.

SMF

At SMF, rideshare services are easily accessible outside Terminal A and B, making city transport convenient.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento was $72 for a one-way ticket and $290 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Sacramento?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Sacramento, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Sacramento, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Sacramento are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $529 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $387 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Chicago O'Hare Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sacramento with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and SMF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sacramento from Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $305 or less one-way and $468 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Sacramento Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Sacramento Intl

Monday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines, American Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines, American Airlines

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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

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United Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Sacramento. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to Sacramento? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9141 reviews
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8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
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They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

6.0 GoodPatricia, Jan 2026
ORD - LAS
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They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

Spirit Airlines has a reputation for being a terrible, cheap airline, this is why. I took a gamble on them, having never flown with them before, and the flight got cancelled. First they delayed the flight about 4 times before finally canceling it because a flight attendant didn’t show up to work that day. That’s so stupid. When I asked a ticketing agent she said that’s “company policy”. A company policy that inconveniences hundreds of passengers because a single flight attendant didn’t show is ridiculous and inefficient. I will never, ever try flying Spirit Airlines again.

Cancelled my flight and the earliest that they are willing give me for the next flight which was 3 days later on a weekday. Only accommodation they are willing to give was $30 airline credit that will expire in 1 year

Flight was canceled, huge lines to get baggage returned. Most other airlines had delays but not widespread cancellations like Spirit.

never ever fly spirit airlines you will be screwed in the end

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

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