Travelling from Sacramento to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Start your travels at one of Sacramento's main airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Stockton Airport (SCK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) jetting off from either of these.
Book a direct flight from Sacramento to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 3 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento. O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago.
With 42 direct flights a week between the two airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:38. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from SMF to ORD is with American Airlines at 23:59.
Your flight from Sacramento to ORD won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're flying during a peak month like August, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like summer and spring break.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
You can find a direct flight from Sacramento to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) leaving from Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
When jetting out of SMF, you can take a direct flight from Sacramento to O'Hare International Airport with United.
The distance from central Sacramento to SMF is about 19 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
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About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Sacramento to O'Hare International Airport from Rs23,776 or travel return from just Rs48,054. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
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May is the cheapest month for tickets from Sacramento to O'Hare International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
February is the quietest time to travel to Chicago. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento to O'Hare International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Before locking in your flight from Sacramento to ORD, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from Sacramento to O'Hare International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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