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$57+ Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to Sacramento (SMF)

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IAH — SMF
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento Intl are usually found in November or May, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$252
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$57
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$443
From Houston George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:15 amIAH - SMF
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Mon 9/2912:06 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/33:16 pmIAH - SMF
2 stops10h 27mDelta
Sun 10/56:00 amSMF - IAH
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 9/9$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/179:26 pmIAH - SMF
1 stop12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/18:35 amSMF - IAH
1 stop19h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$263
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/269:29 amIAH - SMF
1 stop14h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/298:35 amSMF - IAH
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/254:42 pmIAH - SMF
1 stop20h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/266:16 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/167:30 amIAH - SMF
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/248:35 amSMF - IAH
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 9/169:26 pmIAH - SMF
1 stop12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/18:35 amSMF - IAH
1 stop19h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$269
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:10 amIAH - SMF
2 stops26h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/16:30 amSMF - IAH
2 stops13h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:53 pmIAH - SMF
Nonstop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/205:15 amSMF - IAH
Nonstop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/265:07 pmIAH - SMF
2 stops16h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/288:35 amSMF - IAH
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 9/169:26 pmIAH - SMF
1 stop12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/28:35 amSMF - IAH
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$276

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

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IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/2

7:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/6

10:00 am-11:51 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$262

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/14

4:00 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops9h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/28

5:40 pm-8:47 am

2 stops13h 07m

$267

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/2

8:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/6

5:30 am-11:09 am

Nonstop3h 39m

$276

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/26

5:07 pm-7:40 am

2 stops16h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/28

8:35 am-5:50 am

1 stop19h 15m

$277

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/31

7:57 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/2

2:26 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 33m

$279

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/14

5:38 am-10:21 am

1 stop6h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/28

5:30 am-11:09 am

Nonstop3h 39m

$281

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/7

7:53 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/20

8:35 pm-5:46 am

1 stop7h 11m

$281

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/30

6:05 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/7

1:05 pm-6:49 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$281

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/17

5:38 am-10:21 am

1 stop6h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/21

1:05 pm-6:49 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$281

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/14

7:57 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/16

5:30 am-11:09 am

Nonstop3h 39m

$288

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento trip
Airports
IAH

Check the IAH Depart tab on the airport website for current security wait times to ensure a smooth departure.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
SMF

For a quick ride to downtown, take the SacRT Route 142 express bus from SMF, which runs every hour.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
Our travel experts
Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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

Matt Meltzer

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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Best time to book a flight from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 IAH to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 59% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from Houston George Bush Intcntl?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from Houston George Bush Intcntl. Booking flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento Intl (SMF) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily inbound flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento?

    Departing from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento will take you 6h 55m. There are 1606 mi between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Sacramento. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento round-trip from $114. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $150, and Delta, from $177. These flights start at 73% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento consider choosing Virgin Australia (77%), United Airlines (71%) or Turkish Airlines (67%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento?

    On average you can expect to pay $367 for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $191 while the most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $122.

  • Can I find deals for flights from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 5 airlines flying from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$114Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$365Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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