Chicago to Sacramento (MDW–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MDW–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,786 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 37 | 7M8, B38M | 4h08-4h25 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→SMF | ORD→SMF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | 65 |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 4h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
MDW–SMF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to SMF
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to SMF is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,786 miles (2,874 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Denver and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).