ChicagotoSacramentoFlight Time
ORD–SMF · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF) is about 4h 15m, covering 1,777 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 09:04 to 21:20 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 15m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,777 mi | Nonstop | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Sacramento
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 4-5/day flights from ORD to SMF. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 at ORD.
- First departure
- 09:04
- Last departure
- 21:20
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 6
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2-3/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SMF to ORD flights — 4-5/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 30 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF) is about 4h 15m, based on the 1,777-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Sacramento?
Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF) is about 1,777 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Sacramento?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Sacramento?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Sacramento?
The ORD–SMF route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE
Near Sacramento
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 76 mi from SMFFlights to OAK
- SFO - San FranciscoSan Francisco International Airport · 86 mi from SMFFlights to SFO
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 94 mi from SMFFlights to SJC