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$96 Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Chicago

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9:47 pm - 6:36 amSMF-ORD
6h 49m1 stop
9:36 am - 6:18 pmORD-SMF
10h 42m1 stop
$177Spirit Airlines
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9:47 pm - 6:36 amSMF-ORD
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2:00 pm - 9:57 pmSMF-ORD
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$179Spirit Airlines
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mar., ago. 27 - jue., sep. 5
10:17 pm - 11:08 amSMF-MDW
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$180Frontier
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$182Frontier
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4h 40mnonstop
$327American Airlines
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10:30 pm - 8:49 amSMF-ORD
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4h 33mnonstop
$338American Airlines
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6:00 am - 6:38 pmSMF-MDW
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10h 55m2 stops
$355Delta
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11:13 pm - 8:38 amSMF-MDW
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$378Delta
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28h 53m1 stop
$1,434Volaris
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10:16 pm - 11:12 amSMF-MDW
10h 56m1 stop
$96Frontier
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$100Frontier
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$102Spirit Airlines
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$107Spirit Airlines
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$154American Airlines
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$174American Airlines
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$199United Airlines
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$215Delta
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$219United Airlines
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12:12 pm - 9:46 pmSMF-MDW
7h 34m1 stop
$309Delta
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4:00 pm - 12:18 amSMF-ORD
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$274Spirit Airlines
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$282Spirit Airlines
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7:00 am - 1:07 pmSMF-ORD
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9h 58m1 stop
$801United Airlines
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17h 31m1 stop
$810United Airlines
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4h 44mnonstop
$967American Airlines
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4h 34mnonstop
$977American Airlines
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7:00 am - 5:58 pmSMF-MDW
8h 58m1 stop
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11h 37m2 stops
$995Delta
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6:30 am - 10:01 pmSMF-MDW
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11h 37m2 stops
$1,000Delta
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jue., may. 30 - sáb., jun. 22
1:03 am - 7:09 amSMF-ORD
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4h 33mnonstop
$306American Airlines
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lun., ago. 26 - jue., sep. 5
11:55 pm - 6:00 amSMF-ORD
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4h 33mnonstop
$307United Airlines
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mié., jul. 17 - mié., jul. 24
1:03 am - 7:09 amSMF-ORD
4h 06mnonstop
10:08 am - 12:41 pmORD-SMF
4h 33mnonstop
$326American Airlines
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dom., ago. 25 - mié., sep. 4
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4h 40mnonstop
$327American Airlines
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jue., ago. 15 - mié., ago. 21
11:55 pm - 6:00 amSMF-ORD
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4h 31mnonstop
$331United Airlines
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mar., jun. 18 - vie., jul. 5
11:47 pm - 5:49 amSMF-ORD
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4h 45mnonstop
$341American Airlines
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sáb., jul. 13 - mié., jul. 17
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4h 06mnonstop
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$361American Airlines
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jue., ago. 8 - dom., ago. 11
11:55 pm - 6:00 amSMF-ORD
4h 05mnonstop
8:10 pm - 10:43 pmORD-SMF
4h 33mnonstop
$365United Airlines
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jue., ago. 1 - dom., ago. 4
11:47 pm - 5:49 amSMF-ORD
4h 02mnonstop
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4h 45mnonstop
$375American Airlines
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lun., jul. 22 - vie., jul. 26
11:58 pm - 6:00 amSMF-ORD
4h 02mnonstop
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4h 45mnonstop
$378American Airlines
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Flights from Sacramento to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Sacramento to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Sacramento to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Chicago cost $156 and was between Sacramento and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $316.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Sacramento to Chicago, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Sacramento, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Chicago is October, where tickets cost $274 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $378 and $377 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Chicago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Chicago, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Frontier offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $96. KAYAK users also found Sacramento to Chicago round-trip flights on Spirit Airlines from $177 and on Frontier from $180.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Sacramento and Chicago?

United Airlines (3 flights per day), Southwest (2 flights per day), and American Airlines (one flight per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Sacramento and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Sacramento to Chicago.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Sacramento to Chicago. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $249 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Sacramento and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 8 nonstop flights that take off from Sacramento and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 4h 00m. The most common departure time is 5:00 am and most flights take off at night, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 46 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sacramento and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Sacramento to Chicago take?

The average nonstop flight takes 4h 01m, covering a distance of 1,791 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Sacramento to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sacramento at 5:00 am and will be landing in Chicago at 10:55 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Sacramento to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sacramento to Chicago jets off at 11:59 pm and lands at 6:04 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$96
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Sacramento to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Sacramento to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Chicago

  • What is the best mode of transportation to the city center from Midway International Airport?

    Train service on the Orange Line travels over elevated tracks from Midway, which is located on the southwest side of Chicago, to the downtown area is the best mode of transportation. From the Midway station, all trains go in the direction of the downtown Loop. The typical travel time from Midway to downtown is between 20 and 25min.

  • Are there rental cars at Midway International Airport?

    Rental cars may be obtained from a diverse selection of companies at Midway International Airport. There are many firms that rent out automobiles, such as Enterprise, Hertz, and Avis. The Midway Rental Car Facility brings together all of Midway's many car rental services into a single, more accessible facility. It is situated at 5150 W. 55th Street. You may reach this facility with the assistance of a shuttle service that runs continuously throughout the day and night, with pick-ups and drop-offs occurring at regular intervals of 1min each.

  • Are there hotels near SMF airport?

    Yes, there is a hotel near the SMF airport. The Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport, a popular three-star hotel that offers free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle, is one of the best options for your stay. It is situated 3.8 miles away from Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

  • Are there parking services at SMF airport?

    At Sacramento International Airport, passengers looking for parking have access to one of five major lots: the Parking Garage, Hourly Parking, Daily Parking, East Economy Parking, and West Economy Parking. Each of these lots is priced differently. The Parking Garage is a multi-story parking facility that offers both short-term and long-term parking choices. It is situated adjacent to Terminal A and has convenient access to the terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Chicago was $96 for a one-way ticket and $177 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Chicago?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Chicago?

    Sacramento is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Sacramento from Sacramento Intl and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to Chicago?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Chicago, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Chicago, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Chicago are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $369 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $393 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $229 or less one-way and $431 or less round-trip.
  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the city's two major airports. Both of these airports are international. The primary airport for both domestic and international travel in Chicago is O'Hare International Airport, which serves as a hub for both types of travel. The Midway Airport is used as the secondary airport.
  • Stop by Escape Lounges, the Centurion Studio Partner, while you are in Sacramento International Airport (SMF) for some snacks and drinks in an environment that is both modern and laid back. You have access to lounges that may help you relax and unwind, whether you want to catch up on emails while sipping scorching hot cappuccino or take your time enjoying a leisurely meal.
  • In both terminals of SMF airport, beyond the security checkpoint, next to the boarding gates, and adjacent to the women's facilities, are private rooms specifically designed for nursing moms. The rooms are roomy, and in addition to a basin and a chair, there are also electrical outlets in the room for pumping.
  • If you have a pet with you, there are two different terminals that are designated as pet relief zones while at SMF airport. The pre-security animal relief area for Terminal B may be found outdoors, to the right of the building, near the curbside where passengers are picked up and dropped off. The post-security animal relief area of Terminal B may be found on the east (right side, following TSA checkpoint) terminal wing, just before gate B11, close to the bathroom.
  • Travelers Aid Chicago is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of social services and can be found at both the Midway and O'Hare airports. During their journey, travelers may get assistance in the form of direction, support, and advocacy from this organization. Travelers and tourists may get assistance with information pertaining to social services and crisis intervention from the trained professionals working in the information booths and the main office.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Sacramento to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Sacramento Intl to Chicago

Monday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10502 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

Crew was nice, explained emergency protocol very well. Flight took off and arrived on time. Pilot explained the small delay that occurred with docking and providing updates. I would definitely fly spirit again.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Had to board plan 2x due to lack of security check after 1st boarding

Miserable. The crew was rude, the flight was delayed 5 hours for mechanical reasons and then “weather” even though other planes were leaving.

They kept Changing the flight times. It was delayed several times and at one point it was supposed to depart at 3.40am! At which point we ended up staying overnight and booked long a separate United flight for early morning departure. The spirit flight then got moved up and left at 1.30 in the morning when it was supposed to leave at 9.40pm the night before.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

The flight was delayed and I had to cancel because I would have missed my connection and there were no other flights for the next two days. They also lost my bag!!

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6/15sáb.
1 stopFrontier
10h 56mSMF-MDW
$96
6/15sáb.
1 stopFrontier
24h 24mSMF-ORD
$100
7/9mar.
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 52mSMF-ORD
$102
7/16mar.
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
20h 52mSMF-ORD
$107
7/16mar.
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 02mSMF-ORD
$154
9/16lun.
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 04mSMF-ORD
$174
6/26mié.
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 05mSMF-ORD
$199
7/16mar.
2 stopsDelta
9h 34mSMF-MDW
$215
8/12lun.
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 05mSMF-ORD
$219
7/4jue.
1 stopDelta
7h 34mSMF-MDW
$309

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/1sáb.
multi-stop
6h 18mSMF-ORD
6/4mar.
multi-stop
16h 57mORD-SMF
$207
6/1sáb.
multi-stop
6h 18mSMF-ORD
6/5mié.
multi-stop
7h 12mORD-SMF
$243
5/31vie.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 23mSMF-ORD
6/4mar.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 36mORD-SMF
$274
5/31vie.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 23mSMF-ORD
6/4mar.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 25mORD-SMF
$282
6/1sáb.
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 07mSMF-ORD
6/5mié.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 58mORD-SMF
$801
5/30jue.
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 07mSMF-ORD
6/3lun.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 31mORD-SMF
$810
6/1sáb.
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 06mSMF-ORD
6/5mié.
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 44mORD-SMF
$967
6/1sáb.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 45mSMF-ORD
6/3lun.
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 34mORD-SMF
$977
5/30jue.
multi-stopDelta
8h 58mSMF-MDW
6/22sáb.
multi-stopDelta
11h 37mMDW-SMF
$995
5/30jue.
multi-stopDelta
13h 31mSMF-MDW
6/22sáb.
multi-stopDelta
11h 37mMDW-SMF
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