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

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1,785 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Sacramento to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,785 mi 3h 36m nonstop +2h ahead

SAC–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Sacramento flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAC to MDW.
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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
SAC → MDW
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
Return
MDW → SAC
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SAC→MDW SMF→MDW OAK→MDW
Distance from SAC – 14 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 9
Weekly flights ~1 20 14
Flight time 3h 36m 3h 55m 3h 53m
Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights · Oakland (OAK) to Chicago flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAC with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SAC: PDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,785 mi / 2,872 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 36m gate to gate.
Facts

SAC–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,785 mi / 2,872 km
Flight time3h 36m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAC
Full nameSacramento Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOSAC / KSAC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAC to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento Executive Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 1,785 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SAC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, OAK and STS. 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 SAC to MDW

Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAC to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAC to MDW is about 3 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,785 miles (2,872 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Oakland (OAK) and Santa Rosa (STS).