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

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Sacramento to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,785 mi 5h 13m nonstop +2h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAC and MDW, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAC to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
OMA ~5h 44m SNA ~5h 46m SAN ~6h 26m LAX ~6h 50m MCO ~8h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
54%
Return
MDW → SAC
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
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 0 1 2
Weekly flights 0 28 25
Flight time 5h 13m 3h 50m 4h
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 5h 13m.
Facts

SAC–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,785 mi / 2,872 km
Flight time5h 13m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections5 hubs
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 approximately 5h 13m. The route covers 1,785 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, SNA, SAN, LAX and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
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 ranges from 5 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,785 miles (2,872 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OMA. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Oakland (OAK) and Santa Rosa (STS).