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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3388
WN Southwest
B38M
10:05 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
PDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3417
WN Southwest
7M8
6:33 PM
CDT
8:40 PM
PDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3966
WN Southwest
B38M
12:27 AM
PDT TB
6:22 AM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2093
WN Southwest
73H
5:04 AM
PDT TB
10:38 AM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3675
WN Southwest
737
8:45 AM
PDT TB
2:40 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3992
WN Southwest
738
11:45 PM
PDT TB
5:40 AM+1
CDT
3h 55m
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
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,786 mi 4h 7m nonstop -2h behind 58 1-stop hubs

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 7m. Beyond nonstop, 58 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 14 7M8, B38M 4h07-4h25 67%
UA United Airlines 1 67% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 7%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,994
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.

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 2 5
Weekly flights 14 88
Flight time 4h 7m 4h 10m
Departure OTP 67%
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 7m to 4h 25m.

MDW–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,786 mi / 2,874 km
Flight time4h 7m to 4h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections58 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 7m to 4h 25m. The route covers 1,786 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MDW to SMF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YVR, RIL, BOI, BJC, VNY, AFW, MKC, SNA, MRY, OKC, MEM, MCI, CVG, ABQ, PSP, BZN, TYS, SBA, UDD, ORD, YYZ, BFI, CLE, TEB, IAD, IAH, RDU, SJD, BJX, PBI, JFK, MLM, BUR, HOU, ATL, MSP, BWI, EWR, PHX, LAS, SFO, PDX, DAL, DEN, SAN, LAX, SLC, DTW, CLT, SEA, DFW, STL, MCO, AUS, ONT, BNA, LGB 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.
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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 United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SMF ranges from 4 hours 7 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,786 miles (2,874 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 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).