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$90+ Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to Sacramento (SMF)

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — SMF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 26, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:33 am
IAH
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SMF
1 stop27h 34m
Frontier
Mon 5/411:51 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop28h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 2/2210:12 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop11h 46m
Frontier
Sun 3/110:53 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop20h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/57:23 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop22h 33m
Frontier
Sun 3/84:41 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop14h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 4/19:50 am
IAH
-
SMF
2 stops23h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/68:27 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop13h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$229
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:57 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Sun 4/2612:04 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$235
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/910:29 pm
IAH
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SMF
1 stop12h 30m
Frontier
Sun 4/128:27 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$236
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 3/1910:56 pm
IAH
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SMF
1 stop14h 10m
Frontier
Mon 3/234:51 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$249
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 2/245:33 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop20h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/36:00 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop8h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/2010:12 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop15h 35m
Frontier
Sun 2/2210:53 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$261
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/69:51 pm
IAH
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SMF
1 stop17h 02m
Frontier
Mon 2/912:03 pm
SMF
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IAH
1 stop10h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$267

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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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$90
(Expedia)

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March

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May

Average price

$459
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Customize your flight search to find flights from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento 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 January 26, 2026.
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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HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/1

9:50 am-7:32 am

2 stops23h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/6

8:27 am-12:11 am

1 stop13h 44m

$229

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/9

10:29 pm-8:59 am

1 stop12h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/12

8:27 am-5:19 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$236

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/22

9:33 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops20h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/26

11:51 am-12:11 am

1 stop10h 20m

$315

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/1

2:27 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-5:21 am

1 stop21h 21m

$345

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/26

7:00 am-9:14 pm

1 stop16h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/2

5:09 pm-4:33 pm

1 stop21h 24m

$363

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/17

2:27 pm-9:06 am

1 stop20h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

10:36 am-5:40 am

2 stops17h 04m

$378

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/24

6:38 am-5:28 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

6:40 am-9:44 pm

2 stops13h 04m

$384

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/18

2:27 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

7:51 pm-5:40 am

1 stop7h 49m

$390

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/17

5:33 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

7:04 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$393

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/10

6:45 am-4:28 pm

2 stops11h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/11

12:28 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$410

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento in January.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento is 21 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento (average of $60). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 January 26, 2026.

When flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

The best insider tips for Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento 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.

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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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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 January 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,379 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,058 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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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 4 daily inbound flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl from 4 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 53m. 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 $94. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $130, and United Airlines, from $263. These flights start at 78% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $77 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $85 and American Airlines from $91 one-way.

  • 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 Emirates (82%), United Airlines (81%) or Virgin Australia (80%) 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 $397 for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $208 while the most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $227.

  • 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento (average of $60). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 4 airlines flying from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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