How long is the flight from Houston to Sacramento?

There are many flights that can get you from Houston to Sacramento in 4h 15m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 1620 mi between Houston and Sacramento. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Sacramento round-trip?

According to our current data, Frontier ($114), Spirit Airlines ($151), and United Airlines ($271) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Sacramento. You may be able to fly from Houston to Sacramento for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Sacramento one-way?

$85 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $197 and $198, respectively.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Sacramento?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Sacramento?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Sacramento (average of $60). Flying from Houston to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 day to fly from Houston to Sacramento?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Sacramento?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $514, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $198. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $238.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to Sacramento?

When booking a flight from Houston to Sacramento, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Spirit Airlines or Southwest as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to SMF?

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to Sacramento in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from Houston?

Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from Houston. On average, Sacramento Intl has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 5 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Houston to Sacramento?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Sacramento?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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.

$63+ Flights from Houston to Sacramento

Round-trip from	$214 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$63 (Trip.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$449

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Check the IAH security wait times online to plan your arrival and avoid delays at the airport.

HOU

HOU's compact terminal allows travelers to arrive closer to departure time, making it ideal for quick, efficient travel.

SMF

For easy access to downtown, take the SacRT Route 142 express bus from SMF, which runs every hour.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$114	Average$271	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$151	Average$306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
United Airlines	Cheapest$271	Average$510	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$344	Average$480	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$383	Average$471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$63+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Sacramento Intl are usually found in August or April, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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