How long is the flight from Sacramento to Houston?

Departing from Sacramento to Houston will take you 3h 35m. Sacramento and Houston are separated by a distance of 1620 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 round-trip?

Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $108. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $126 and $202, respectively. These flights start at 76% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $61. Spirit Airlines flights start at $64 while deals on United Airlines start at $171 one-way.

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

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Houston. 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?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Houston (average of $89). Flying from Sacramento to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 day to fly from Sacramento to Houston?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Houston 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Houston?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $142 on average, our data indicates $405 when flying from Sacramento to Houston.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Houston?

When booking a flight from Sacramento to Houston, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Southwest or Spirit Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When flying from Sacramento to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight at noon.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Houston?

Most people fly from Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight from Sacramento to Houston. On average, Sacramento Intl has 0 outbound flights to Houston per day from 6 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Houston?

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

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

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

$68+ Flights from Sacramento to Houston

Round-trip from	$249 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$68 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$509

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For weekday morning flights, especially Mondays, arrive early as security lines can extend into the parking garage.

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For a quick ride to downtown Houston, consider Uber or Lyft from Terminals A, B, or C.

HOU

HOU is easy to navigate with a single terminal, making it convenient for quick arrivals.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$127	Average$256	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$137	Average$250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$202	Average$525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$256	Average$473	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$260	Average$499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$339	Average$490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$68+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Houston are usually found in September or August, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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