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$159+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Galveston, TX

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — HOU
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Galveston are usually found in September or August, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Galveston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sacramento to Galveston flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$317
(Southwest)

One-way from

$159
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$498
From Sacramento Intl to Galveston
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Galveston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Galveston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:50 amSMF - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Sat 9/278:35 amHOU - SMF
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/611:55 pmSMF - HOU
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/116:39 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2612:12 pmSMF - HOU
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Sat 10/41:13 pmHOU - SMF
2 stops11h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/30$387
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/148:25 pmSMF - HOU
2 stops20h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/176:24 pmHOU - SMF
2 stops26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$417

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Galveston that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Galveston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/23

11:50 am-5:35 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/27

8:35 am-10:35 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$317

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/6

11:55 pm-9:42 am

1 stop7h 47m

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/11

6:39 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$345

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/26

12:12 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/4

1:13 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$387

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/14

8:25 pm-7:12 pm

2 stops20h 47m

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/17

6:24 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$417

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

11:50 am-5:35 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$159

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/28

5:40 pm-9:18 am

2 stops13h 38m

$174

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/16

4:22 pm-11:28 am

2 stops17h 06m

$190

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$219

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Galveston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Galveston from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Galveston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Galveston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Galveston. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Galveston is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Galveston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Galveston (average of $230). Flying from Sacramento to Galveston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to G4L?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Galveston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento to Galveston as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Galveston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Galveston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Galveston flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Galveston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Galveston. 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 Galveston. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Sacramento to Galveston have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Galveston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Galveston?

    If you book a flight to Galveston from Sacramento, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Sacramento. There are 0 flights from Sacramento Intl to Galveston per day from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Galveston one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Galveston are Southwest ($159), Delta ($174), and American Airlines ($219).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Galveston?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Galveston? While on average our users pay $326, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $100. The most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Houston Hobby), is priced around $154.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Galveston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Galveston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Galveston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Galveston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Galveston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Galveston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Galveston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Galveston (average of $230). Flying from Sacramento to Galveston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to Galveston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Galveston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$127Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$129Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$357Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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