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

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1,786 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 28m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2094
WN Southwest
738
10:20 AM
CDT
12:40 PM
PDT
4h 20m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1372
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 AM
CDT
12:45 PM
PDT
4h 20m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN104
WN Southwest
B38M
11:00 AM
CDT
1:20 PM
PDT
4h 20m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1444
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
CDT
1:25 PM
PDT
4h 20m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1524
WN Southwest
7M8
5:45 PM
CDT
8:10 PM
PDT
4h 25m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2395
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 PM
CDT
8:55 PM
PDT
4h 25m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2897
WN Southwest
7M8
9:31 PM
CDT
11:47 PM
PDT
4h 16m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4121
WN Southwest
7M8
9:57 PM
CDT
12:06 AM+1
PDT
4h 9m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2728
WN Southwest
73H
5:15 AM
PDT TB
11:10 AM
CDT
3h 55m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2094
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 AM
PDT TB
12:00 PM
CDT
3h 55m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3769
WN Southwest
B38M
9:05 AM
PDT TB
3:00 PM
CDT
3h 55m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3802
WN Southwest
7M8
11:50 PM
PDT TB
5:45 AM+1
CDT
3h 55m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 53m UAWN ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 57m VJAWN AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 13m EJALXJWN F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 18m WN 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
ONT Ontario 6h 20m WN WN Ontario (ONT) to Sacramento flights
MCI Kansas City 6h 25m WN WN Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 38m WN AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
DAL Dallas 6h 40m EJAKOWWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
BUR Burbank 6h 40m WN WN Burbank (BUR) to Sacramento flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 43m DLKEVS AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Sacramento
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,786 mi 4h 20m nonstop -2h behind

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

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 738, 7M8, B38M 4h09-4h25 89%
UA United Airlines 0 89% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (21 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,124
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
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
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 2 5
Weekly flights 21 51
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 25m
Departure OTP 89%
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 20m gate to gate.

MDW–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,786 mi / 2,874 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,786 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MDW to SMF: Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid.
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 and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well 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 21 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).