Sacramento to Chicago/Rockford (SMF–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,715 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ORD Chicago 7h 21m AAACLH → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 7h 24m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 33m F9WNY4 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFO San Francisco ~6h 27m ACAVCM → San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~7h 6m DL → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~7h 37m UAVA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PDX Portland ~9h 32m ASBAWN → Portland (PDX) to Chicago/Rockford flights
MCO Orlando ~10h 28m WN → Orlando (MCO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
MEX Mexico City ~13h 3m → Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,715 mi 5h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

SMF–RFD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,715 miles in 5h 35m.

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All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Sacramento flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SMF–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 59% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
SFO ~6h 27m DTW ~7h 6m ORD ~7h 21m BNA ~7h 24m IAH ~7h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
185
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
SMF → RFD
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
RFD → SMF
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric SMF→RFD SFO→RFD
Distance from SMF – 86 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 5h 35m 3h 24m
Departure OTP 59% –
San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,715 mi / 2,760 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,715 mi / 2,760 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 5h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,715 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SMF to RFD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid.
Chicago/Rockford is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. 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 SMF to RFD

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SMF to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to RFD is about 5 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,715 miles (2,760 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).