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$95+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston

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SMF — HOU
Apr 13 — Apr 201
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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 Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Houston

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 March 14, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/1011:46 am
SMF
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IAH
1 stop11h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/146:27 pm
IAH
-
SMF
2 stops41h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$266
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 4/611:41 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop11h 07m
Frontier
Fri 4/106:14 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop15h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 3/308:43 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop19h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/17:00 am
IAH
-
SMF
2 stops26h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$271
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:03 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop20h 51m
Frontier
Tue 5/55:49 pm
IAH
-
SMF
2 stops49h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$273
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 4/1011:46 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop11h 02m
Frontier
Sun 4/1210:56 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop14h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/1612:18 pm
SMF
-
IAH
2 stops19h 26m
Frontier
Mon 4/2012:42 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$278
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Thu 4/98:27 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Sun 4/1210:29 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop12h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$281
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Mon 3/3011:51 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop27h 16m
Frontier
Wed 4/16:14 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop15h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/410:19 am
SMF
-
IAH
2 stops11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/1812:37 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/98:27 am
SMF
-
IAH
2 stops38h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/169:36 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop21h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 5/267:00 am
SMF
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Tue 6/26:05 pm
HOU
-
SMF
Nonstop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 4/84:15 pm
SMF
-
HOU
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Wed 4/156:05 pm
HOU
-
SMF
Nonstop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$327

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 March 14, 2026.

Round-trip from

$266
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$95
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$480
From Sacramento Intl to Houston
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/23

8:55 pm-5:00 am

1 stop6h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/6

2:30 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$355

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/23

7:38 am-5:18 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/6

7:55 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

$355

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

9:40 am-11:28 pm

2 stops11h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/15

12:25 pm-10:21 pm

2 stops11h 56m

$368
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/8

12:55 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/11

9:00 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$372

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/10

5:15 am-11:01 am

Nonstop3h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/18

8:07 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

$372

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/8

11:28 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/11

7:55 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

$372

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/24

10:40 am-6:35 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/27

7:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$392

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/10

8:55 pm-5:00 am

1 stop6h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/18

3:25 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$392

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/7

3:15 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/13

8:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 55m

$411

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

7:00 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/15

6:05 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$429

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Houston

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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 March 6, 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 $85). Flying from Sacramento to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 March 14, 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.

The best insider tips for Sacramento to Houston flights

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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 March 14, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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 2 outbound flights to Houston per day from 7 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 05m. 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 $80. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $92 and $159, respectively. These flights start at 82% 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 $74. Frontier flights start at $88 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 $133. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $259 on average, our data indicates $362 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 $85). Flying from Sacramento to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 7 airlines flying from Sacramento to Houston

Discover the top 7 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 March 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$92Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$159Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$339Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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