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

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Sacramento to Chicago/Rockford
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,715 mi 5h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

SMF–RFD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,715 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 84% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
340
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/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 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 5h 35m 3h 24m
Departure OTP 84% –
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
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 approximately 5h 35m. The route covers 1,715 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SMF to RFD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DFW, ONT, CVG, SFO, DTW, SEA, IAH, BNA, BDL, IAD, PDX, MIA, JFK, MCO, MEX, ORD and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).