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$79+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — IAH
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
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 Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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$202
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One-way from

$79
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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 July 28, 2025.

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Fri 10/39:33 amSMF - IAH
1 stop18h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/59:26 pmIAH - SMF
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$225
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Fri 8/2911:55 amSMF - IAH
1 stop9h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/29:14 amIAH - SMF
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$234
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 12/1212:36 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Mon 12/156:45 amIAH - SMF
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$258

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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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SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/20

9:33 am-4:43 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/20

9:26 pm-8:38 am

1 stop13h 12m

$202

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/15

12:11 pm-10:04 am

1 stop19h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/18

9:14 am-7:20 pm

1 stop12h 06m

$238

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/15

12:11 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/18

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 16m

$258

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

6:30 am-4:43 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$79

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/29

11:55 am-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$135

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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

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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 July 25, 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 July 28, 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 July 27, 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. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to IAH are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 78% of 1-stop itineraries from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $150.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 16m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 54m.

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 July 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier 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
8,893 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
8,893 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
8,034 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
5.9
Fair
3,238 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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 6 outbound flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl per day.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $202, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Frontier. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are Spirit Airlines ($79), Frontier ($135), and United Airlines ($159).

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

    Consider United Airlines (84%), Virgin Australia (77%) or Turkish Airlines (63%) 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 $175. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Houston George Bush Intcntl) can be booked for $168 on average our data indicates $918 when flying from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

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  • 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$144Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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