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Chicago.205 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 21 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 205 €, select.
Chicago.270 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Mon, 30 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 270 €, select.
Chicago.291 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 291 €, select.
Chicago.302 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug, returning Sun, 17 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 302 €, select.
Chicago.365 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 365 €, select.
Chicago.366 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Fri, 24 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 366 €, select.
Chicago.369 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 369 €, select.
Chicago.387 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 30 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 387 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento International to Chicago Midway flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from 270 €
Jul
from 369 €
Aug
from 302 €
Sep
from 205 €
Oct
from 366 €
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Direct flights from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway

Sacramento International to Chicago Midway: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sacramento International to Chicago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chicago Midway.

Sacramento to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found205 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway is 205 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway.
As of June 2025, there are 14 flights per week flying from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport on Thursday, 18 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 57 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago Midway but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago Midway.

Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.

  • Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Chicago two hours ahead of Sacramento.

  • Every week, there are nine Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, pick the 05:00 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 17:45 with Southwest Airlines.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SMF to MDW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Getting to Chicago (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.

  • Southwest Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SMF to MDW flights, with 72.13% of its services arriving as planned.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between SMF and MDW:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Kansas City International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight is 79 €. A round-trip fare right now is 205 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap tickets from SMF to MDW by booking at least nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SMF to MDW by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.

  • Sacramento International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SMF land at their destination as scheduled 82.15% of the time.

  • To reach Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, take a look at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a short ride from SMF.

Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago

  • The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

  • Chicago Midway International Airport to the centre of Chicago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chicago. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.

  • Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SMF to MDW sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of United States

  • Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

  • Indianapolis is another favourite destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without visiting The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.

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