Flying from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento.
Chicago Midway International Airport is located in Chicago. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Sacramento is two hours behind Chicago.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the most popular route, with nine flights a week to pick from. You can fly from MDW to SMF at 07:45 with Southwest Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your MDW to Sacramento flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
You can book a direct Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento ticket. Start your trip at MDW and arrive at Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Book your favourite seat with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, MDW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
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77.88% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
MDW's address is 5700 South Cicero.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento
R 1,913 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento flight. Return flight tickets start at R 5,187. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MDW to Sacramento.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 15 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
After your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento has landed, relax at a hotel close by. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas is a convenient option just a short drive from SMF.
Explore without limits with a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and venture far and wide through Sacramento and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from MDW to Sacramento.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Once your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Sacramento is roughly 88 kilometres from Stockton Airport (SCK).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 3 hours 20 minutes.
Settle in and wind down at a hotel shortly after your MDW to Sacramento flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are within easy reach of SCK.
The address for Stockton Airport is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
Before securing your flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Sacramento offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from MDW to Sacramento around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sacramento
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sacramento:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Crocker Art Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Discovery Park are must-do's during your Sacramento adventure.
Explore more of United States
You've done Sacramento, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 145 kilometres south to San Jose to tick off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.