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$128+ 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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — SMF
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Wed 7/8
Wed 7/15
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 June 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 8/31:17 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop28h 47m
Frontier
Mon 8/106:28 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop15h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$224
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:14 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop18h 26m
Frontier
Tue 7/148:08 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop25h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$276
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/218:43 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop21h 21m
Frontier
Wed 8/58:08 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop25h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$294
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Tue 8/46:14 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop18h 21m
Frontier
Thu 8/67:44 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop26h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 8/51:17 pm
IAH
-
SMF
2 stops30h 16m
Frontier
Mon 8/176:28 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop16h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6$306
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/68:43 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop21h 21m
Frontier
Wed 7/158:08 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop25h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$308
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/196:50 am
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 07m
Frontier
Sun 9/201:29 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop5h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$309
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Wed 7/158:43 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop24h 06m
Frontier
Wed 7/228:08 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop25h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6$310
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2810:08 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop14h 32m
Frontier
Tue 7/148:08 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop25h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$311
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/308:53 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop21h 22m
Frontier
Wed 7/88:08 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop25h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6$313

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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 June 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$224
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$437
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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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Cheapest 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

$477
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 7/27

8:35 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/2

5:15 am-11:01 am

Nonstop3h 46m

$533

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/1

5:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop6h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/11

5:15 am-11:01 am

Nonstop3h 46m

$543

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/29

5:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop6h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/8

5:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$546

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/30

8:35 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/4

11:43 pm-10:36 am

1 stop8h 53m

$583

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 6/24

10:00 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/22

1:15 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$620

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/1

8:35 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/5

5:15 am-11:01 am

Nonstop3h 46m

$633

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/21

5:22 am-9:25 am

1 stop6h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/24

5:15 am-11:01 am

Nonstop3h 46m

$637

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/17

8:35 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/26

11:43 pm-10:36 am

1 stop8h 53m

$643

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/1

8:35 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/3

2:17 pm-12:34 am

1 stop8h 17m

$643

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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?

The best time to book flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento is 20 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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 June 8, 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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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 June 8, 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
9,794 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
9,794 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,794 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
11,643 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,794 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
2,903 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,794 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • 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 $284, and American Airlines, from $344. These flights start at 60% 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 $168 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 Turkish Airlines (84%), Emirates (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 $457 for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $256 while the most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $309.

  • 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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 June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$190Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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