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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Sacramento International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 188 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sacramento.188 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 188 €, select.
Sacramento.189 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 189 €, select.
Sacramento.197 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 197 €, select.
Sacramento.219 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 219 €, select.
Sacramento.226 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 226 €, select.
Sacramento.268 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 268 €, select.
Sacramento.268 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 268 €, select.
Sacramento.279 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 279 €, select.
Sacramento.279 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 279 €, select.
Sacramento.290 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 290 €, select.
Sacramento.300 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 300 €, select.
Sacramento.329 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 329 €, select.
Sacramento.330 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 330 €, select.
Sacramento.331 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 331 €, select.
Sacramento.342 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 342 €, select.
Sacramento.349 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 349 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Sacramento International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Sacramento International flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from 426 €
Aug
from 188 €
Sep
from 219 €
Oct
from 189 €
Nov
from 290 €
Dec
from 329 €
Jan
from 342 €
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Houston to Sacramento: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found188 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time4 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week50

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Sacramento International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Sacramento International is 188 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Sacramento International.
Southwest Airlines, United and Virgin Australia fly direct from Houston to Sacramento International.
As of July 2026, there are 51 flights per week flying from Houston to Sacramento International.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Sacramento International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Sacramento International Airport on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sacramento International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sacramento is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Houston to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): What you need to know

  • Your trip gets off the ground at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Houston to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) departing from either of these.

  • Hop on a direct Houston to Sacramento International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 20 minutes.

  • Sacramento International Airport is located in Sacramento. The city operates on the UTC-8 timezone and is two hours behind Houston.

  • With 13 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the busiest route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 9:43am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from IAH to SMF is with United Airlines at 8:35pm.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to SMF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.

  • Peak months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Go straight to your destination from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Nonstop flights from Houston to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) operate from here.

  • When taking off from IAH, you can take a direct flight from Houston to Sacramento International Airport with United Airlines.

  • United is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from IAH to SMF.

  • United is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 76.14% of its services arriving on schedule.

  • Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Houston to Sacramento International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • 79% of flights taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Consider beginning your travels from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) plane ticket with departures from this hub.

  • From HOU, direct flights from Houston to SMF can be booked with Southwest Airlines.

  • Southwest Airlines is the top choice for bookings on the HOU to SMF route.

  • When punctuality matters most, go with Southwest Airlines. It boasts an on-time performance of 83.33% for flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Sacramento International Airport.

  • HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Houston to SMF flight? Unwind in a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:

  • 79% of flights departing Houston Hobby Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • Hop off your flight from Houston to Sacramento International Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfortable option a quick drive from SMF, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG.

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Houston to Sacramento International Airport flight.

  • SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento

  • From Sacramento International Airport, central Sacramento is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Sacramento International Airport is 75 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 188 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Houston to SMF, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Houston to Sacramento International Airport ticket.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Houston to SMF by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Houston to Sacramento International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Houston to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Sacramento based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • When booking your Houston to SMF plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Sacramento International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Sacramento

Explore more of the United States

  • Sacramento is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres south of Sacramento, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

  • If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 129 kilometres southwest of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island are among its highlights.

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