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$83+ 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — SMF
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
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 July 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/118:43 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop21h 28m
Frontier
Mon 8/246:23 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop16h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/128:43 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop24h 06m
Frontier
Mon 8/176:28 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop16h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/109:47 pm
IAH
-
SMF
2 stops47h 16m
Frontier
Wed 9/167:15 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop15h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/1010:15 pm
IAH
-
SMF
2 stops22h 05m
Frontier
Tue 9/157:15 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop23h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/128:43 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop24h 06m
Frontier
Fri 8/216:23 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop16h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/171:22 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 27m
Frontier
Fri 8/216:23 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop16h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/128:43 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop24h 06m
Frontier
Thu 8/206:29 pm
SMF
-
IAH
2 stops35h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$234

Find flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento

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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$83
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$533
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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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/27

8:20 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

7:45 am-3:36 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$317

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/29

6:10 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-6:41 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$332

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/9

2:25 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops8h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/14

9:17 am-9:57 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$337

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/9

9:55 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/14

1:10 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

$399

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/28

7:20 am-4:02 pm

2 stops10h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

5:30 am-5:40 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$400

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/30

4:14 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/2

9:21 am-9:50 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$400
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/29

9:55 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

7:30 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

$407
Cheapest one-way

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/20

6:30 am-6:52 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$149
Quickest one-way

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/20

9:55 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$159

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/15

7:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$164

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Deals found on 7/23

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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?

The best time to book flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento is 52 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 $362). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento in April is currently the most expensive (average of $627). 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 July 23, 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.

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Our travel experts
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 July 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,American Airlines, andFrontier 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
10,024 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
10,024 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
5.6
Fair
2,770 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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 3 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 4h 09m. 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 $190. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $299, and American Airlines, from $344. These flights start at 62% 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 $96 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $192 and American Airlines from $205 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 United Airlines (83%), Virgin Australia (71%) or Emirates (59%) 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 $423 for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $206 while the most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $292.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento (average of $362). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento in April is currently the most expensive (average of $627). 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 George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$190Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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