Flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Sacramento(SMF) to Chicago(ORD)
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Sacramento International Airport O'Hare International Airport
SMF : Sacramento , United States ORD : Chicago , United States
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Sacramento to Chicago Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD).

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Flight Schedules Sacramento to Chicago

This route is operated by 3 airlines :American Airlines (AA),Southwest Airlines (WN),United Airlines (UA). This is the first direct flight from Sacramento to Chicago.

Change Direction(ORD to SMF)

Flight Duration: Approximately 3 hours 58 minutes to 4 hours 16 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
UA2635 07:00 13:15 4h15m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
AA3244 11:15 17:25 4h10m
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:00 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Sacramento to Chicago is the final flight at 15:16 by American Airlines AA2556.

From Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Sacramento to Chicago
3 hours 58 minutes to 4 hours 16 minutes
From Chicago to Sacramento
4 hours 21 minutes to 4 hours 51 minutes

Distance

From Chicago to Sacramento
Approx. 1,780 miles
Approx. 2,860 Km
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Sacramento to Chicago Map

Sacramento International Airport Sacramento International Airport
O'Hare International Airport O'Hare International Airport

Type of aircrafts (SMF to ORD)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Sacramento and Chicago. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Salt Lake City (SLC)
SMF 1h35m SLC 3h2m ORD
1h40m 3h20m
Denver (DEN)
SMF 2h15m DEN 2h9m ORD
2h25m 2h33m
Midway (MDW)
SMF 3h50m MDW 45分 ORD
4h20m 45分
Kansas City (MCI)
SMF 3h10m MCI 1h28m ORD
3h30m 1h26m
Minneapolis (MSP)
SMF 3h25m MSP 1h19m ORD
3h45m 1h22m
Boise (BOI)
SMF 1h24m BOI 3h24m ORD
1h25m 3h39m
Las Vegas (LAS)
SMF 1h24m LAS 3h20m ORD
1h30m 3h45m
San Jose (SJC)
SMF 50分 SJC 4h18m ORD
45分 4h36m
San Francisco (SFO)
SMF 53分 SFO 3h57m ORD
51分 4h30m
St. Louis (STL)
SMF 3h35m STL 1h16m ORD
4h5m 1h14m

FAQ : Sacramento to Chicago

How far is it from Sacramento to Chicago?
The distance between Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 1,780 miles(2,860km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Sacramento(SMF) to Chicago(ORD)?
Currently, this route is served by American Airlines (Japanese)Southwest Airlines (Japanese)United Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Sacramento to Chicago Flight Schedules and Chicago to Sacramento Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD) route?
The Sacramento – Chicago route is operated by Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Boeing 737 MAX 9 , Airbus A321 , Airbus A320 , Airbus A319 , Airbus A321neo aircraft types.
American Airlines fly this route with Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Airbus A321.United Airlines fly this route with Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Boeing 737 MAX 9 , Airbus A320 , Airbus A319 , Airbus A321neo.
What is the time difference between Sacramento to Chicago?
The time difference between Sacramento International Airport(Sacramento) and O'Hare International Airport(Chicago) is +2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.Sacramento is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.