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SMF–ORD · Nonstop
Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD) is about 4h 15m, covering 1,777 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 00:20 to 23:59 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 Sacramento to Chicago
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 4-5/day flights from SMF to ORD. Departures leave from Terminal A at SMF.
- First departure
- 00:20
- Last departure
- 23:59
- Cadence
- 8 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal A · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ORD to SMF 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 SMF, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 31 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 (ORD) is about 4h 15m, based on the 1,777-mile flying distance.
How far is Sacramento from Chicago?
Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1,777 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Sacramento to Chicago?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Sacramento to Chicago?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from Sacramento to Chicago?
The SMF–ORD route is flown with Airbus A320 family, 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
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE