$66 Cheap flight deals from Tahoe City (SMF) to Chicago (CHI)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Tahoe City to Chicago

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
RNO
Reno-Tahoe Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$389 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$389
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Feb 14 from Reno-Tahoe Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Wed, Feb 18, priced at $389 found 4 days ago
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
RNO
Reno-Tahoe Intl.
MDW
Midway Intl.
$440 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$440
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 14 from Reno-Tahoe Intl. to Midway Intl., returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $440 found 4 days ago
Sat, Feb 14 - Thu, Feb 19
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
MDW
Midway Intl.
$485 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$485
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Feb 14 from Sacramento Intl. to Midway Intl., returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $485 found 3 days ago
Fri, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 18
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$501 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$501
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Fri, Feb 13 from Sacramento Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Wed, Feb 18, priced at $501 found 4 hours ago

Airfares from $66 One Way, $160 Round Trip from Tahoe City to Chicago

Prices starting at $160 for return flights and $66 for one-way flights to Chicago were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, May 12 - Mon, May 18
RNO
Reno
ORD
Chicago
$160 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Reno to Chicago, returning Mon, May 18, priced at $160 found 5 days ago
Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, Apr 29
SMF
Sacramento
ORD
Chicago
$200 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 24 from Sacramento to Chicago, returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $200 found 2 days ago
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10
SMF
Sacramento
ORD
Chicago
$205 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Mar 7 from Sacramento to Chicago, returning Tue, Mar 10, priced at $205 found 5 days ago
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
SMF
Sacramento
ORD
Chicago
$216 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$216
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from Sacramento to Chicago, returning Tue, Mar 3, priced at $216 found 5 days ago
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 24
SMF
Sacramento
ORD
Chicago
$237 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Mar 18 from Sacramento to Chicago, returning Tue, Mar 24, priced at $237 found 4 days ago

Chicago economy flight packages

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Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile
3.0-star property

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,555 reviews)

Mar 21 - Mar 25

4 night stay

Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $671, price is now $542 per person
$542
per person
found 1 day ago
Valet parking was easy and quick. The staff were all very pleasant and accommodating. The rooms were clean and the hotel overall was pleasant. Great location by restaurants and Mag Mile. Would stay again!

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,790 reviews)

Mar 21 - Mar 25

4 night stay

Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $825, price is now $599 per person
$599
per person
found 1 day ago
I recommend 100% Everything was good, the staff, room and the food. Also, it is located in a good area.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0-star property

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,229 reviews)

Mar 21 - Mar 25

4 night stay

Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $746, price is now $602 per person
$602
per person
found 1 day ago
Courteous staff, clean room, conveniently located right on the pier.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

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More About Flying To Chicago from Tahoe City

Route Information for Flights from Tahoe City to Chicago

Origin Airport IATA Code
SMF
Destination Airport IATA Code
CHI
Distance
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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Tahoe City to Chicago?
Yes, if you're jet-setting from San Francisco Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), you'll only have one flight number to remember. There are 3 airlines offering nonstop services to select from. Some of the best are:

  • United Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines

What is the shortest flight from Tahoe City to Chicago?
The quickest flight time from Tahoe City to Chicago is 4 hours and 40 minutes, which gives you lots of time to enjoy a red wine or lose yourself in a good book.
What airlines fly from Tahoe City to Chicago most frequently?
Consider booking a flight with United Airlines (UA), which frequently services this route. This airline offers 243 flights each month between San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and O'Hare Airport. Also investigate the great airfares from American Airlines (AA). Offering 126 monthly flights between Tahoe City and Chicago, they make the journey just as good as the destination.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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