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Flights from Sacramento to Champaign

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Champaign. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Dallas, about 7h 17m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 17m
SMFCMIORD

Sacramento to Champaign at a glance

Fastest journey7h 17mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Sacramento to Champaign

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SAC Chicago (ORD) CMI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun10:45 SAC16:35 ORD2h 55m connection19:30 ORD20:02 CMIUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 17m
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SAC Dallas (DFW) CMI
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun11:45 SAC16:53 DFW3h 07m connection20:00 DFW21:42 CMIAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 57m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,847 km1,768 miles
Journey time
7h 17mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hChampaign vs Sacramento
Currency in Champaign
USD
Airports
SMF → CMI

Flights from Sacramento to Champaign: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Champaign?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Dallas. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Champaign?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,847 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Champaign?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Champaign?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Champaign: University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Champaign?
Champaign is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.

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