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      Flight deals from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $494. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Chicago.$494 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.
      Chicago.$494 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.
      Chicago.$494 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.
      Chicago.$496 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.
      Chicago.$508 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.
      Chicago.$509 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $509, select.
      Chicago.$561 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $561, select.
      Chicago.$603 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $603, select.
      Chicago.$621 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar, returning Sat, 20 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $621, select.
      Chicago.$622 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar, returning Mon, 5 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $622, select.
      Chicago.$670 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $670, select.
      Chicago.$707 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $707, 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.
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      Direct flights from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway

      Southwest Airlines

      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.

      Chicago Midway

      14km from central Chicago
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      Chicago O'Hare International

      25km from central Chicago
      Cheapest
      from $300
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      Chicago Rockford

      127km from central Chicago
      from $428
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      Sacramento to Chicago: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$494
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time3 hrs, 55 mins
      Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
      Average flights per week15

      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 $494. 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 55 minutes is the average flight time from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway.
      Southwest Airlines flies direct from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway.
      As of August 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway.
      The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to Chicago Midway is usually November.
      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 Monday, 16 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 55 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, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago Midway.

      Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway 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 Airport.

      • Chicago is two hours ahead of Sacramento and follows the UTC-6 timezone.

      • Flights from SMF to MDW start from 05:30 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 15:20 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flights.

      • Arrive at 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 avoid sprinting to your gate.

      • Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

      • Southwest Airlines is your gateway to exploring Chicago (and maybe even some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport offered by this airline.

      • Southwest Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

      • The most punctual carrier operating SMF to MDW flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services land without delay 76.87% of the time.

      • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SMF and MDW:

        • Denver International Airport

        • Harry Reid International Airport

        • Salt Lake City Airport

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

      • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight is $247. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $494. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

      • To secure cheap tickets from SMF to MDW, book your journey three months ahead of your planned departure.

      • Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

      • Picking up cheap flights from SMF to MDW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

      • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.

      Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

      • SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.

      • Sacramento International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SMF arrive at their destination without delay.

      • Sacramento International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.

      • Spending the night in a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's a quick drive from SMF.

      Arriving at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

      • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MDW instead:

      • Explore without limits with a Chicago Midway Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and venture far and wide through Chicago and beyond.

      • To get the best deal, book your ride from Chicago Midway Airport about four weeks before you set off.

      When to fly to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

      • July is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chicago in December.

      • Book your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport for July if you'd like to explore Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

      • Search for cheap tickets from SMF to MDW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've visited Chicago, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to check off its top sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

      • Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

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