Chicago to Sacramento (ORD–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–SMF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,777 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 33 | 321, 738 | 4h25-4h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX | 29 | 739, 73G | 4h10-4h49 | Star Alliance | AC, LX | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 12 | 321, 738 | 4h25-4h40 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→SMF | MDW→SMF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 88 | 14 |
| Flight time | 4h 10m | 4h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–SMF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to SMF
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to SMF ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,777 miles (2,860 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 166 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via EAR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).