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$83+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to George Bush Intcntl (IAH)

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — IAH
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Houston George Bush Intcntl are usually found in August or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

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$223
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One-way from

$83
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$448
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:16 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/24:30 pmIAH - SMF
2 stops19h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$223
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2512:06 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Mon 9/296:15 amIAH - SMF
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:35 amSMF - IAH
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/56:44 amIAH - SMF
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:16 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2110:12 pmIAH - SMF
2 stops39h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/2612:11 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Mon 10/276:00 amIAH - SMF
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$229
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:15 amSMF - IAH
1 stop8h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/45:51 pmIAH - SMF
2 stops15h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/176:30 amSMF - IAH
2 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/249:29 amIAH - SMF
1 stop14h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:30 amSMF - IAH
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/287:31 pmIAH - SMF
2 stops38h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:16 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/410:12 pmIAH - SMF
2 stops39h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$234
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:30 amSMF - IAH
1 stop8h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/65:45 pmIAH - SMF
2 stops15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1912:06 pmSMF - IAH
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/19:26 pmIAH - SMF
1 stop21h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$237
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:30 amSMF - IAH
1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/259:26 pmIAH - SMF
1 stop12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$238

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport that are best for you.

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George Bush Intcntl

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SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/24

5:34 am-11:15 am

Nonstop3h 41m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/25

8:15 pm-10:36 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

$255

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/10

2:37 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/17

6:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$257

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/1

5:30 am-11:09 am

Nonstop3h 39m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/6

7:57 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$258

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/18

5:15 am-10:59 am

Nonstop3h 44m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/20

7:51 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

$266

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/8

9:45 am-10:11 pm

2 stops10h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/17

12:59 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops12h 58m

$267

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/4

5:25 am-6:18 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 12/8

11:35 am-11:47 pm

2 stops14h 12m

$267

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/9

12:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/12

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop7h 26m

$269

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/7

5:30 am-11:09 am

Nonstop3h 39m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/10

7:50 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

$271

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/31

11:21 am-5:03 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/2

9:45 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$271

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/4

2:31 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/10

7:51 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

$279

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The best insider tips for Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport trip
Airports
SMF

For weekday morning flights, allow extra time for security at SMF, especially in Terminal A, where lines can extend into the parking garage.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
IAH

For a quick ride from IAH to downtown Houston, Uber or Lyft is recommended, taking around 25 minutes from Terminals A, B, and C.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
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Evie Carrick

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $241). Flying from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 IAH?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 66% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing George Bush Intcntl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to George Bush Intcntl. 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 George Bush Intcntl. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,177 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl. 4 airlines have flights from Sacramento Intl to Houston George Bush Intcntl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl to Houston George Bush Intcntl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    For as low as $255, United Airlines can have you in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport from Sacramento in 3h 41m. The distance from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is about 1606 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport round-trip?

    Frontier, at $130, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. These flights start at 70% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Consider United Airlines (89%), Virgin Australia (85%) or Turkish Airlines (67%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $149. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Houston George Bush Intcntl) can be booked for $160 on average, our data indicates $790 when flying from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl that include hotel bookings?

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $241). Flying from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 4 airlines flying from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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