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27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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Flights to Chico in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Chico
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chico. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Thu 19/211:20
SYD
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SMF
2 stops30h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 23/216:55
SMF
-
SYD
1 stop21h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,495
Thu 12/313:15
SYD
-
SMF
1 stop21h 33m
Delta
Thu 19/309:10
SMF
-
SYD
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Deal found 26/1$1,559
Fri 13/311:20
SYD
-
SMF
1 stop22h 30m
Qantas Airways
Fri 20/316:55
SMF
-
SYD
1 stop22h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,582
Fri 13/312:10
SYD
-
SMF
1 stop16h 09m
United Airlines
Fri 20/311:06
SMF
-
SYD
2 stops27h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,616
Fri 13/306:20
SYD
-
SMF
2 stops23h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/312:30
SMF
-
SYD
1 stop26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,714
Tue 9/609:30
SYD
-
SMF
1 stop17h 17m
United Airlines
Sun 14/606:45
SMF
-
SYD
2 stops31h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,744
Fri 13/310:20
SYD
-
SMF
1 stop19h 32m
Air Canada
Fri 20/312:30
SMF
-
SYD
1 stop26h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/1$1,768

Find flight deals to Chico

Find the latest flights to Chico in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 28 January 2026.

Return from

$1,067

One-way from

$784

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Average price

$1,480
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Sydney to Chico
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SydneySacramento

SYD - SMF

SYDSMF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-16:25

2 stops24h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 23/2

12:59-09:00

2 stops25h 01m

$1,495

SydneySacramento

SYD - SMF

SYDSMF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

09:40-16:28

2 stops24h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 19/3

11:05-07:30

1 stop26h 25m

$1,559

SydneySacramento

SYD - SMF

SYDSMF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

11:20-15:50

1 stop22h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 20/3

16:55-09:00

1 stop22h 05m

$1,595

SydneySacramento

SYD - SMF

SYDSMF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

10:25-16:06

2 stops23h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 20/3

16:41-09:05

2 stops22h 24m

$1,616

SydneySacramento

SYD - SMF

SYDSMF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

06:20-11:52

2 stops23h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 20/3

12:30-08:35

1 stop26h 05m

$1,714

SydneySacramento

SYD - SMF

SYDSMF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

14:00-13:00

3 stops42h 00m

$784

SydneySacramento

SYD - SMF

SYDSMF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

06:20-20:30

2 stops31h 10m

$1,061

SydneySacramento

SYD - SMF

SYDSMF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

09:30-14:22

1 stop21h 52m

$1,151

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chico

How long is the flight to Chico?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Chico takes 16 hours 58 minutes. Flights to Chico from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chico?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Chico are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air Canada.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,192
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,294
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,062

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chico?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chico are Air Canada, United Airlines and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Chico by month

Plan your trip to Chico by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chico ranges from 0.0 - 91.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 91.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Chico when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Chico by month

Plan your trip to Chico by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chico, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chico. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chico. Reviews last updated 28 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, United Airlines, andAir Canada to the United States to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,213 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,666 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.

FAQs about flying to Chico

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chico if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chico on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chico?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Canada is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chico.

  • How much is a return flight to Chico?

    A return flight to Chico will typically cost around $489, however they can be found for as little as $440.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chico depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chico, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 44 minutes).

  • Does Sacramento Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sacramento Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sacramento Intl?

    Yes. Sacramento Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host Airport Hotel is the closest property to Sacramento Intl (0.0 km away from Sacramento Intl).

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