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$78+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston

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SMF — HOU
Mrz 5 — Mrz 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Houston are usually found in September or August, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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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 Februar 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fr 3/64:41 pm
SMF
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IAH
1 stop27h 20m
Frontier
Sa 3/1410:56 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop14h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mo 3/210:53 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mi 3/119:18 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mo 3/210:53 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop11h 40m
Frontier
So 3/1510:56 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop14h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mo 3/210:53 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop11h 40m
Frontier
Do 3/126:02 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop23h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$231
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Do 4/98:27 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Mo 4/136:45 am
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mo 3/212:08 pm
SMF
-
IAH
2 stops29h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Do 3/129:47 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop12h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fr 2/2012:08 pm
SMF
-
IAH
2 stops15h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Do 3/54:34 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop25h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sa 2/2112:42 pm
SMF
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IAH
2 stops9h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Do 3/54:34 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop25h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$241
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mo 2/912:03 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop10h 30m
Frontier
Fr 2/2010:12 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop15h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
So 2/2212:08 pm
SMF
-
IAH
2 stops30h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Do 3/54:34 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop25h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$247
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Do 4/28:27 am
SMF
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IAH
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Fr 4/1712:57 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mo 4/611:46 am
SMF
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IAH
1 stop11h 02m
Frontier
Do 4/1612:57 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$254

Find 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 Februar 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$218
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$458
From Sacramento Intl to Houston
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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

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Price

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Do 4/9

8:27 am-5:19 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mo 4/13

6:45 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 16m

$232

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Mi 3/4

6:40 am-9:44 pm

2 stops13h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mi 3/11

12:41 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops11h 16m

$383

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

So 2/22

6:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Di 3/3

5:33 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop24h 42m

$395

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Mo 2/23

2:57 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop24h 56m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Do 2/26

5:33 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop24h 42m

$403

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Do 4/30

12:55 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Mo 5/4

9:00 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$417

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Di 4/7

11:35 am-5:21 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Do 4/9

8:07 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

$417

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Do 4/30

6:00 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mo 5/4

7:55 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

$427

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Mo 2/16

6:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mi 2/25

5:33 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$427

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Do 3/5

5:09 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mo 3/9

5:33 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop27h 39m

$438

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Do 4/9

10:35 pm-8:56 am

1 stop8h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mo 4/13

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$442

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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 January 30, 2026.

Booking 28 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 $88). Flying from Sacramento to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 Februar 3, 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 as you normally would.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

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.

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

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.

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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 Februar 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Sacramento to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 5 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Houston?

    Departing from Sacramento to Houston will take you 6h 52m. Sacramento and Houston are separated by a distance of 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 round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $84. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $92 and $202, respectively. These flights start at 81% 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 $64. Frontier flights start at $74 while deals on Delta start at $179 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $173. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $256 on average, our data indicates $346 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Houston (average of $88). Flying from Sacramento to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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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Discover the top 5 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 Februar 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$92Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$339Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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