Direct flights from Chicago to Sacramento
28 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from ORD to SMF.
Flight time: about 4h2m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Chicago local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2145 | 9:40a | 3h54m | Thu–Fri |
| United UAL2145 | 9:50a | 3h55m | Sun |
| United UAL2145 | 9:55a | 4h3m | Tue |
| United UAL2145 | 10:08a | 4h2m | Wed |
| United UAL2145 | 10:43a | 4h11m | Mon |
| United UAL2145 | 11:37a | 3h57m | Sat |
| American AAL1906 | 11:56a | 4h16m | Wed |
| American AAL1906 | 12:23p | 4h8m | Fri |
| American AAL1906 | 12:47p | 4h26m | Sun |
| American AAL1906 | 12:55p | 4h9m | Mon |
| American AAL1906 | 1:39p | 4h5m | Thu |
| American AAL1906 | 1:55p | 4h19m | Tue |
| United UAL1920 | 3:55p | 4h3m | Mon |
| United UAL1920 | 4:05p | 4h3m | Wed |
| United UAL1920 | 4:37p | 4h15m | Sun |
| United UAL1920 | 4:52p | 3h54m | Tue, Fri |
| American AAL1906 | 4:57p | 3h57m | Sat |
| United UAL1920 | 5:47p | 3h53m | Sat |
| United UAL1920 | 6:59p | 3h50m | Thu |
| United UAL734 | 8:39p | 3h58m | Sat |
| United UAL734 | 8:50p | 3h52m | Wed, Sun |
| United UAL734 | 9:05p | 4h | Mon |
| United UAL734 | 10:01p | 3h50m | Fri |
| United UAL734 | 10:23p | 4h6m | Thu |
| United UAL734 | 10:47p | 4h1m | Tue |
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Nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has 28 nonstop flights a week to Sacramento (SMF), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ORD and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Sacramento?
The nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF) takes about 4h2m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Sacramento?
Driving from Chicago to Sacramento takes about 29h 57m behind the wheel — roughly 2,044 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 4h2m.