Chicago/Rockford to Sacramento (RFD–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 6h 53m EK → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
BNA Nashville 7h 13m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 7h 47m AA → AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 54m G4 → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between RFD and SMF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
LAX ~6h 53m BNA ~7h 13m ORD ~7h 47m LAS ~11h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
167
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RFD → SMF
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
Return
SMF → RFD
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric RFD→SMF ORD→SMF MDW→SMF
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 2
Weekly flights – 77 31
Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights · Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
Facts

RFD–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Sacramento route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SMF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
Yes, return flights from SMF to RFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MDW. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).