Chicago to Sacramento (MDW–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,786 mi airlines 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 39m ago
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WN3388
WN Southwest
7M8
10:00 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
PDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3427
WN Southwest
737
10:15 AM
CDT
12:50 PM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4007
WN Southwest
B38M
11:50 AM
CDT
2:16 PM
PDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3417
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 PM
CDT
11:20 PM
PDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1030
WN Southwest
7M8
9:35 PM
CDT
12:10 AM+1
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1048
WN Southwest
7M8
5:45 AM
PDT TB
11:40 AM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2093
WN Southwest
73H
5:55 AM
PDT TB
11:50 AM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3675
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
PDT TB
2:40 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4587
WN Southwest
73H
11:45 PM
PDT TB
5:35 AM+1
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3992
WN Southwest
73H
11:45 PM
PDT TB
5:40 AM+1
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4488
WN Southwest
73H
11:55 PM
PDT TB
5:45 AM+1
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3966
WN Southwest
73H
11:55 PM
PDT TB
5:45 AM+1
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Sacramento
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,786 mi 4h 25m nonstop -2h behind 42 1-stop hubs

MDW–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,786 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 737, 7M8, B38M 4h25-4h35 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to SMF direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SMF.
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One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,978
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
Return
SMF → MDW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → SMF delays →

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric MDW→SMF ORD→SMF
Distance from MDW 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 28 57
Flight time 4h 25m 4h 9m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,786 mi / 2,874 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m to 4h 35m.

MDW–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,786 mi / 2,874 km
Flight time4h 25m to 4h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 4h 25m to 4h 35m. The route covers 1,786 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MDW to SMF. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YVR, RIL, VNY, CVG, SNA, MEM, OKC, MCI, PSP, SBA, UDD, PBI, SJD, MLM, IAD, MSP, DFW, BWI, SFO, DTW, EWR, BNA, ATL, BUR, LAS, AUS, DEN, SLC, SEA, DAL, SAN, LAX, ONT, PHX, HOU, LGB, PDX, STL, MCO, CLT, IAH and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SMF to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to SMF

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SMF ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,786 miles (2,874 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).