George Bush Intcntl

$93+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — IAH
Aug 25 — Sep 11
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl
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 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/111:10 pm
SMF
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 53m
United Airlines
Mon 9/146:00 am
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/77:44 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop26h 12m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:43 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop21h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 8/48:08 pm
SMF
-
IAH
2 stops21h 50m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:43 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop21h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$366
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/96:28 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop15h 59m
Frontier
Sun 8/161:22 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21$367
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 9/186:00 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop9h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/187:44 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop17h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$368
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/254:28 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop17h 54m
Frontier
Thu 8/206:30 am
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/117:30 am
SMF
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 8/169:55 am
IAH
-
SMF
Nonstop4h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 9/127:58 pm
SMF
-
IAH
2 stops33h 19m
Frontier
Sun 9/2010:09 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop21h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/58:08 pm
SMF
-
IAH
2 stops22h 39m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:43 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop21h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 10/1711:52 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Sun 10/2510:15 pm
IAH
-
SMF
2 stops46h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/67:44 pm
SMF
-
IAH
2 stops13h 43m
Frontier
Wed 8/128:43 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop24h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$374

Find flight deals from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl

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 July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$362
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$93
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$468
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Houston George Bush Intcntl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Houston George Bush Intcntl flights.
From Sacramento Intl to Houston George Bush Intcntl
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Houston George Bush Intcntl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/11

7:00 am-11:58 pm

2 stops14h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/14

5:44 pm-10:05 am

1 stop18h 21m

$407

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/11

5:25 am-11:07 am

Nonstop3h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/14

8:25 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$417
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/18

7:30 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/25

9:55 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$417

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/7

11:00 am-7:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/16

8:20 pm-10:38 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$427

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

7:30 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/2

7:20 am-1:52 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$427

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/7

2:22 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/14

5:00 am-12:41 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$455

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/24

5:15 am-11:03 am

Nonstop3h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/2

8:25 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$477

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/6

5:25 am-11:07 am

Nonstop3h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/14

7:20 am-1:14 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$480

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/29

1:28 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/1

8:25 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$480

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/15

12:57 pm-12:03 am

1 stop9h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/18

7:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$483

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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?

Booking 32 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $397). Flying from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $525). 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 26, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights typically cost between $334 and $484 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $362 on United Airlines (Sep 11-Sep 14).

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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 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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. 2 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 5 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 $417, Alaska Airlines can have you in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport from Sacramento in 3h 42m. 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 $160, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. These flights start at 66% 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 Frontier ($131), American Airlines ($171), and United Airlines ($197).

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (81%), Emirates (80%) or Turkish Airlines (76%) 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 $181. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Houston George Bush Intcntl) can be booked for $278 on average, our data indicates $948 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl?

    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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $397). Flying from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $525). 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl

Discover the top 2 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$160Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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