Sacramento to Chicago (SMF–MDW) — 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.
SMF–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,786 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 31 | 737, 738, 7M8 | 3h50-3h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→MDW | CCR→MDW | STS→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 55 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 3h 35m | 4h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
SMF–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMF to MDW
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SMF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to MDW is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,786 miles (2,874 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).