Cheap Flights from Chicago to Sacramento
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Sacramento
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Sacramento? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Sacramento vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,000–11,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Sacramento for specific travel dates.
2026-11-18
ORD - SMF
Economy | Non stop
From 8,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-11
ORD - SMF
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-12
ORD - SMF
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-08
ORD - SMF
Economy | Non stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
ORD - SMF
Economy | Non stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
ORD - SMF
Economy | Non stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
Chicago to Sacramento flight facts
Distance
1,774 mi
2,855 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Sacramento
SMF · Sacramento Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa is 67 mi from Sacramento
Flights Milwaukee - Sacramento · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights Chicago - Oakland · Oakland is 75 mi from Sacramento
Flights Chicago - San Francisco · San Francisco is 86 mi from Sacramento
Flights South Bend - Sacramento · South Bend is 86 mi from Chicago
Flights Chicago - San Jose · San Jose is 94 mi from Sacramento
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Sacramento
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
ORD - SMF
First | Non stop
From 23,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - SMF
First | Non stop
From 23,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - SMF
First | 1 Stop
From 24,500 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
ORD - SMF
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - SMF
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ORD - SMF
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
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Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
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Carneros Resort and Spa, an SLH Hotel
From 170,000 Pts or $667
Sonoma, CA (USA)
The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $258
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Sacramento depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Sacramento.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Sacramento.
Chicago and Sacramento are about 1,774 miles (2,855 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,774-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Sacramento: Sacramento Intl (SMF).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Sacramento, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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