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$60+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — HOU
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Houston are usually found in September or August, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston (HO1). 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 mayo 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$240
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$60
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$481
From Sacramento Intl to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/182:37 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
mié. 6/256:30 amIAH - SMF
1 stop14h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/512:01 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop9h 52mFrontier
dom. 5/116:00 amIAH - SMF
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$241
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/147:37 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop13h 41mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/196:00 amIAH - SMF
1 stop7h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/37:30 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop16h 37mDelta
sáb. 7/57:00 amIAH - SMF
1 stop18h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/29$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/2711:50 amSMF - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
sáb. 8/308:35 amHOU - SMF
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
sáb. 5/245:10 amSMF - IAH
Nonstop3h 43mUnited Airlines
dom. 5/255:05 amIAH - SMF
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/276:00 amSMF - IAH
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/308:40 amIAH - SMF
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/46:00 amSMF - HOU
2 stops13h 17mDelta
mar. 6/1712:55 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/29$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/1211:55 pmSMF - HOU
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
mar. 6/172:30 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$381
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/15:00 amSMF - IAH
1 stop9h 54mAlaska Airlines
mié. 6/45:54 pmIAH - SMF
2 stops22h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$388

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated mayo 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Houston that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

mié. 6/18

2:37 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 6/25

6:30 am-6:49 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$240

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

lun. 5/5

12:01 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 5/11

6:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 06m

$241

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

mié. 5/14

7:37 pm-11:18 am

1 stop13h 41m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 5/19

6:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 06m

$253

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

jue. 7/3

7:30 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop16h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 7/5

7:00 am-11:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$327

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 5/24

5:10 am-10:53 am

Nonstop3h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 5/25

5:05 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 23m

$345

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

mié. 7/2

6:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Houston Hobby

mar. 7/8

12:45 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$359

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

mié. 6/4

6:00 am-9:17 pm

2 stops13h 17m

Houston Hobby

mar. 6/17

12:55 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$364

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

jue. 6/12

11:55 pm-9:43 am

1 stop7h 48m

Houston Hobby

mar. 6/17

2:30 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$381

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

dom. 6/1

5:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 6/4

5:54 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$388

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

jue. 6/26

1:09 am-8:31 am

1 stop5h 22m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 7/1

6:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$414

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Houston

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

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

Booking 59 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Sacramento to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mayo 1, 2025.

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 53% versus a flight at noon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Houston 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.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated mayo 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Houston, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Houston. 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 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.

  • 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 $240. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $241 and $339, respectively. These flights start at 43% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $60. Frontier flights start at $115 while deals on Southwest start at $170 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $191. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $163 on average our data indicates $405 when flying from Sacramento to Houston.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Sacramento to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Houston. 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$130Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$393Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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