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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Illinois from $74

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SMF — ORD
Jun 15 — Jun 221
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Illinois?

To save up to 40% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 47 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sacramento to Illinois from $308 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $448 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to Illinois from Sacramento average $320. You can even find prices in October for less than $320, as users have found deals to Illinois from as low as $88. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Illinois from Sacramento. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 18%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to IL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento to Illinois as you normally would.

Cheap Sacramento to Illinois flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to Illinois specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 10, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Sacramento to Illinois in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 7/107:43 amSMF - ORD
1 stop13h 50mFrontier
Tue 7/168:26 pmORD - SMF
1 stop13h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$157
Wed 7/241:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Wed 8/78:59 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$166
Mon 6/178:59 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/29:36 amORD - SMF
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$173
Wed 7/311:27 pmSMF - STL
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Tue 8/610:59 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$176
Thu 7/111:00 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 45mFrontier
Tue 7/167:55 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop13h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$178
Thu 7/111:00 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop14h 33mFrontier
Tue 7/168:26 pmORD - SMF
1 stop13h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$178
Tue 7/161:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Thu 7/186:30 amMDW - SMF
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$182
Sat 7/202:29 pmSMF - STL
1 stop29h 02mFrontier
Wed 7/3110:32 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop11h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$186
Tue 7/301:27 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Sat 8/38:21 pmORD - SMF
1 stop13h 16mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$186

Sacramento to Illinois 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Illinois in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Sacramento to Illinois in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 8/154:43 pmSMF - STL
1 stop14h 54mFrontier
Tue 8/207:29 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop14h 08mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$150
Wed 8/71:27 pmSMF - STL
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Wed 8/147:29 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop14h 08mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$156
Wed 7/107:43 amSMF - ORD
1 stop13h 50mFrontier
Tue 7/168:26 pmORD - SMF
1 stop13h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$157
Fri 8/91:27 pmSMF - STL
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Mon 8/127:51 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop21h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$161
Wed 7/241:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Wed 8/78:59 pmMDW - SMF
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$166
Fri 8/91:27 pmSMF - STL
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Mon 8/127:51 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop21h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$167
Mon 6/178:59 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/29:36 amORD - SMF
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$173
Wed 7/311:27 pmSMF - STL
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Tue 8/610:59 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$176
Wed 8/281:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Wed 9/46:00 amMDW - SMF
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$177

Sacramento to Illinois flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Sacramento to Illinois for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Sacramento to Illinois. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Mon 6/178:59 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/29:36 amORD - SMF
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$173
Mon 6/178:59 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/312:32 pmORD - SMF
1 stop7h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$211
Mon 6/178:59 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/512:32 pmORD - SMF
1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$212
Mon 6/178:59 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/19:54 amORD - SMF
1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$216
Mon 6/178:59 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/2912:32 pmORD - SMF
1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$238
Wed 6/195:16 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop11h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/29:36 amORD - SMF
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/8$242
Mon 6/178:59 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop18h 11mFrontier
Wed 6/265:55 amMDW - SMF
1 stop17h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$246
Wed 6/195:16 pmSMF - ORD
2 stops10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/2510:01 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$248
Wed 6/195:16 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop11h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/2510:01 pmORD - SMF
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$249

One-way flights to Illinois from Sacramento

Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Sacramento to Illinois can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Sacramento to Illinois should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Mon 6/248:46 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop14h 23mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$74
Mon 6/248:46 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop25h 54mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$74
Fri 8/164:23 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop6h 40mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$88
Sat 9/2110:46 pmSMF - STL
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$89
Tue 7/161:27 pmSMF - MDW
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$90
Tue 7/161:27 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$90
Tue 9/176:50 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop9h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$91
Tue 7/161:59 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop14h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$92
Sun 8/181:27 pmSMF - ORD
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$93

Find flights from Sacramento to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlLambert-St Louis

SMF - STL

SMFSTL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/15

1 stop14h 54m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/20

1 stop14h 08m

$150

Sacramento IntlLambert-St Louis

SMF - STL

SMFSTL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/7

1 stop6h 04m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/14

1 stop14h 08m

$156

Sacramento IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/10

1 stop13h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/16

1 stop13h 11m

$157

Sacramento IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/16

1 stop10h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/17

1 stop9h 47m

$184

Sacramento IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/23

1 stop8h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/28

1 stop9h 41m

$189

Sacramento IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/17

1 stop9h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/17

1 stop14h 07m

$194

Sacramento IntlLambert-St Louis

SMF - STL

SMFSTL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/15

1 stop5h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/20

2 stops9h 04m

$242

Sacramento IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/16

1 stop9h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/23

1 stop9h 32m

$307

Sacramento IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

SMF - ORD

SMFORD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/19

1 stop15h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/23

1 stop11h 55m

$310

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Illinois

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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated June 10, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Delta from Sacramento to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,254 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,647 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,138 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,455 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Illinois?

    Most people fly from Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight from Sacramento to Illinois. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Illinois for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Illinois for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $150, but on average you can expect to pay $175.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Sacramento to Illinois for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Sacramento to Illinois under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Illinois is less than $354.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Sacramento to Illinois for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Sacramento to Illinois within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Illinois one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $74. Spirit Airlines flights start at $91 while deals on American Airlines start at $102 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to Illinois?

    The most popular flight routes from Sacramento to Illinois are Sacramento Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Sacramento Intl - Chicago Midway and Sacramento Intl - Lambert-St Louis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Illinois?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sacramento to Illinois on time: Qatar Airways (84%), Lufthansa (84%), United Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Illinois? While on average our users pay $951, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $153. The most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $170.

  • What does SMF to ORD mean?

    SMF and ORD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SMF to ORD refers to a flight route from Sacramento Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Moline Quad-City Airport (MLI), Greater Peoria Airport (PIA), Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI), Springfield Capital Airport (SPI).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Illinois that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Illinois flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to Illinois with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Illinois flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Illinois that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Illinois offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Illinois?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Illinois flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Illinois flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Illinois flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/9.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Illinois?

    Before booking your flight from Sacramento to Illinois check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Illinois?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Illinois (average of $244). Flying from Sacramento to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $324). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$146Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$275Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Illinois

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