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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston

SMF — HOU
Nov 4 — Nov 111
Wed 11/4
Wed 11/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Houston are usually found in May or April, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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$550
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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?

Booking 62 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Houston (average of $460). Flying from Sacramento to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $567). 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?

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.

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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.

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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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andFrontier 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,212 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,212 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,212 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,286 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,212 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,550 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,212 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

  • 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 3 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 Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $138. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $307 and $387, respectively. These flights start at 73% 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 Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $128. Frontier flights start at $129 while deals on United Airlines start at $186 one-way.

  • 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 $301 on average, our data indicates $429 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Houston (average of $460). Flying from Sacramento to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $567). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Houston

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$387Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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