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

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1,786 mi airlines 14/wk
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WN3966
WN Southwest
B38M
12:27 AM
PDT TB
6:22 AM
CDT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2093
WN Southwest
73H
5:04 AM
PDT TB
10:38 AM
CDT
3h 34m
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WN3675
WN Southwest
737
8:45 AM
PDT TB
2:40 PM
CDT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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WN3992
WN Southwest
738
11:45 PM
PDT TB
5:40 AM+1
CDT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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WN3388
WN Southwest
B38M
10:05 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
PDT
4h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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WN3417
WN Southwest
7M8
6:33 PM
CDT
8:40 PM
PDT
4h 7m
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M T W T F S S
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Sacramento to Chicago
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,786 mi 3h 34m nonstop +2h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

SMF–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,786 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 738, 73H, B38M 3h34-3h55 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,955
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SMF→MDW STS→MDW OAK→MDW
Distance from SMF – 67 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 14 1 12
Flight time 3h 34m 3h 38m 4h 5m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Santa Rosa (STS) to Chicago flights · Oakland (OAK) to Chicago flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF 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.
SMF: PDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,786 mi / 2,874 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m to 3h 55m.
Facts

SMF–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,786 mi / 2,874 km
Flight time3h 34m to 3h 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 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 SMF to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 3h 34m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,786 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SMF to MDW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, APA, TRM, BZN, LGA, VNY, SCF, BOI, IND, MKE, STS, SNA, MCI, MKC, PSP, ABQ, SJC, LCK, SBA, MSY, CGF, PDK, CVG, YVR, YEG, OKC, EUG, ADS, AVL, TYS, CHO, IAH, SAT, IAD, SJD, LAL, BDL, APF, MIA, BJX, EWR, MLM, ONT, ATL, HOU, DFW, BWI, DAL, BNA, MCO, SFO, GDL, CLT, ORD, LAS, PHX, SEA, DTW, SAN, STL, OAK, DEN, LAX, SLC, PDX, BUR, MSP, LGB and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STS, OAK and SFO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SMF to MDW

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SMF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to MDW ranges from 3 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,786 miles (2,874 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).