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SMF–MDW · Nonstop
Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (MDW) is about 4h 16m, covering 1,786 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 2-3/day departures, from 05:15 to 23:50 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 16m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,786 mi | Nonstop | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Sacramento to Chicago
Southwest Airlines operates 2-3/day flights from SMF to MDW. Departures leave from Terminal B at SMF.
- First departure
- 05:15
- Last departure
- 23:50
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal B · Seat map | 05:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MDW to SMF flights — 2-3/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SMF, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 19 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 Sacramento to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (MDW) is about 4h 16m, based on the 1,786-mile flying distance.
How far is Sacramento from Chicago?
Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1,786 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Sacramento to Chicago?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (MDW), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Sacramento to Chicago?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (MDW).
What aircraft fly from Sacramento to Chicago?
The SMF–MDW route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Sacramento
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 76 mi from SMFFlights from OAK
- SFO - San FranciscoSan Francisco International Airport · 86 mi from SMFFlights from SFO
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 94 mi from SMFFlights from SJC
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights to ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights to MKE