$70 Find Cheap Flights from Dallas to Chico

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Cheapest round-trip
$271
Overall average: $330
Alaska Airlines
Tue 2/24Thu 2/26
DFW - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$277
Typical prices: $383-$513
American Airlines
Wed 3/18Tue 3/24
DFW - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Chico (DFW-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dallas to Chico 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 Dallas to Chico

Tue, Feb 24 - Thu, Feb 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:00 pm
DFW
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SMF
10h 00m
1 stop
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1:17 pm - 11:59 pm
SMF
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DFW
8h 42m
1 stop
$271Alaska Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 23
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6:00 am - 7:12 pm
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SMF
15h 12m
2 stops
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12:08 pm - 11:29 pm
SMF
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DFW
9h 21m
1 stop
$272Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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7:00 am - 11:13 am
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SMF
6h 13m
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12:08 pm - 11:29 pm
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DFW
9h 21m
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$274Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 12
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8:58 pm - 7:29 am
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SMF
12h 31m
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9:34 am - 6:07 am
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DFW
18h 33m
2 stops
$275Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 30
Frontier Logo
7:25 am - 3:56 pm
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SMF
10h 31m
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Frontier Logo
11:51 am - 5:47 am
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DFW
15h 56m
2 stops
$276Frontier
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 24
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8:45 am - 10:41 am
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SMF
3h 56mnonstop
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6:00 am - 11:25 am
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3h 25mnonstop
$277American Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Mar 26
Frontier Logo
5:45 am - 11:06 am
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SMF
7h 21m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:51 pm - 12:06 am
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DFW
5h 15m
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$279Frontier
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
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5:40 am - 3:56 pm
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SMF
12h 16m
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11:51 am - 5:47 am
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15h 56m
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$280Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 4
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7:15 am - 7:32 am
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26h 17m
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10:19 am - 9:14 pm
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8h 55m
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$281Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 15
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5:45 am - 3:56 pm
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12h 11m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:51 am - 11:10 am
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21h 19m
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$282Multiple Airlines
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$70
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento

When to book flights from Dallas to Chico

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FAQs for booking flights from Dallas to Chico

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chico?

    When flying out of Dallas/Fort Worth Airport you’ll be using Dallas/Fort Worth. Chico does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Sacramento Intl airport, which is 72.5 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chico take?

    Direct flights cover the 1,427 miles separating Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Chico in about 3h 48m.

  • How many flights are there between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Chico?

    19 direct flights run between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Chico on a daily basis. On average, there are about 139 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Chico?

    Consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to Chico?

    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 Dallas to Chico.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas to Chico?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chico from Dallas 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 Dallas to Chico?

    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 Chico with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas to Chico?

    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 Chico from Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chico?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Chico found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $64. Spirit Airlines offered a round-trip connection from $96 and Frontier from $157.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chico

  • There is no airport in Chico. Instead, you’ll be flying into Sacramento Airport when flying between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Chico.
  • The cheapest flight from Dallas to Chico was found 36 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be October, November and December. The cheapest month to fly is January.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving Dallas to Chico

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dallas to Chico? 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11819 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.1Food
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Due to plane delays on both legs of my flight home, I had to be rerouted from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas on Skywest and then to DCA on American. SkyWest airlines sat on runway in Las Vegas for 20 minutes waiting for gate to clear. My boarding pass for American that I was given by Alaska was incomplete and the Las Vegas airport lacked signage and departure boards. I barely made my flight bc it was so confusing. American Airlines has a much better wireless connection. I’ll never fly Alaska again. It clearly has problems.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
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Due to plane delays on both legs of my flight home, I had to be rerouted from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas on Skywest and then to DCA on American. SkyWest airlines sat on runway in Las Vegas for 20 minutes waiting for gate to clear. My boarding pass for American that I was given by Alaska was incomplete and the Las Vegas airport lacked signage and departure boards. I barely made my flight bc it was so confusing. American Airlines has a much better wireless connection. I’ll never fly Alaska again. It clearly has problems.

Great. I did have a little issue getting into the Lounge, which is likely more an American Airlines issue. I did not carry my physical AAdvantage Executive credit card with me on this trip, which Admirals Club membership is a part of the benefits of having this card. The instructions on the AA website and the Citi cards website make it seem like you don't need the physical card, as both sites state you can enter with your boarding pass and driver's license. But both lounges said you were required to present the physical card (and not the digital version, via Apple Pay), as only the physical card says "Admirals Club" on the back.I also do not have a physical Admirals Club membership card, so while both lounges eventually let me in, both denied me entrance initially for this reason.

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

We left about 30 minutes late due to ramp issues. It did not impact me, but I know others on the flight had very tight connections to Maui.

Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

Flight attendants made this flight wonderful. They made sure everyone had what they needed and anticipated future needs. They made adjustments as needed. It was clear this was an experienced crew.

Delayed and no entertainment? I also forgot my headphones and immediately reported it and have not heard back yet.

All went well, right on time, easy boarding. We ordered the evergreens grain bowl and were surprised and pleased how adequate it was for vegan lunch! Landing was smooth and gate exit was easy

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

No gates avail at DFW so our incoming had to wait 30 mins for a plane to push back because they Had mechanical. We boarded 90 mins delayed and then we had a mechanical. Come on American…do better. Also at my seat the tray table had not been cleaned. Floor had not been cleaned. But captain and flight Att were very picture and apologetic.

Flight was canceled. I asked to be rerouted to OKC and then took an Uber.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Delayed, no updates, had a rewards number but was not working

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

Seats were much more cramped then on the 737. Narrower and rows closer together. Flight was absolutely packed and the plugs under the seats didn't work. Was forced to check my bag even though previous flight had no issue with it.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

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 .

Honestly horrible. The plane on the way back was delayed 6 times with no explanation on why. When I asked for a refund or some money back because I had to miss a day of work because of the desk, they told me no. Because of how poorly it was handled I will most likely never take spirit again

I hope you continue to be one of the great company

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.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

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