Chicago to Sacramento (ORD–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.
ORD–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,777 miles in approximately 4h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX | 28 | 738, 739 | 4h17-4h47 | Star Alliance | AC, LX | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 18 | 738 | 4h23-4h27 | Oneworld | QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→SMF | MDW→SMF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 65 | 37 |
| Flight time | 4h 33m | 4h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – |
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 United Airlines and American Airlines. With 65 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to SMF is about 4 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,777 miles (2,860 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 146 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Salt Lake City and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).