Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD) flights
Nonstop from Sacramento International to Chicago O'Hare International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,860km
1,777 mi, great circle
Flying time
4h 04m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
5.7
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying SMF to ORD
Route map
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Chicago?
About 4h 04m gate to gate for the 2,860 km (1,777 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SMF to ORD?
American Airlines and United Airlines, with about 5.7 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).