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$69+ 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SMF
Jul 28 — Aug 41
Tue 7/28
Tue 8/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Sacramento Intl are usually found in April or August, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Houston to Sacramento
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 8/48:43 pm
IAH
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SMF
1 stop21h 28m
Frontier
Mon 8/106:28 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop15h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 6/27$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Tue 9/87:55 pm
IAH
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SMF
1 stop25h 08m
Frontier
Tue 9/227:15 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop23h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Wed 8/56:30 am
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 05m
Frontier
Wed 8/1211:25 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$242
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Tue 9/159:59 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop23h 04m
Frontier
Sat 9/1911:52 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop28h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$252
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Wed 8/56:30 am
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 05m
Frontier
Thu 8/139:25 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop9h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$253
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/156:30 am
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 05m
Frontier
Mon 8/1711:25 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$258
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1510:15 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop14h 42m
Frontier
Wed 9/167:15 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop23h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$261
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 9/109:55 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop22h 25m
Frontier
Tue 9/157:15 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop23h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$263
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/136:14 pm
IAH
-
SMF
1 stop18h 21m
Frontier
Mon 8/177:44 pm
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop26h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Wed 10/146:30 am
IAH
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SMF
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Sat 10/1711:52 am
SMF
-
IAH
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$266
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2610:45 am
HOU
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SMF
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Wed 9/211:30 am
SMF
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/25$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/266:00 am
HOU
-
SMF
2 stops12h 02m
Delta
Wed 9/212:16 pm
SMF
-
HOU
1 stop7h 49m
Delta
Deal found 6/25$322

Find flight deals from Houston to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$209
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$69

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$492
From Houston to Sacramento Intl
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 June 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/25

2:34 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$317

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/4

9:55 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/7

5:15 am-11:01 am

Nonstop3h 46m

$317

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/15

2:25 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/19

6:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$322

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/29

7:20 am-4:02 pm

2 stops10h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

6:22 am-3:14 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$322

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/25

9:57 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/28

4:05 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 40m

$327

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/12

2:27 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops11h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/18

9:21 am-9:50 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$327

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/25

11:00 am-6:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/28

10:55 pm-10:01 am

1 stop9h 06m

$337

HoustonSacramento

IAH - SMF

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/7

2:28 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/14

5:30 am-1:37 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$337

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/15

8:20 am-10:15 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/17

6:15 am-2:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$340

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/10

3:10 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/15

2:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$365

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Sacramento

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 $80). Flying from Houston to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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 HOU to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 28, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to Sacramento in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Sacramento?

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 58 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.

The best insider tips for Houston to Sacramento flights

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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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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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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 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Houston to Sacramento. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,899 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,776 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,856 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 1 inbound flight from Houston per day from 4 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Sacramento?

    There are many flights that can get you from Houston to Sacramento in 4h 09m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 1606 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 ($129), United Airlines ($222), and American Airlines ($344) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Sacramento. You may be able to fly from Houston to Sacramento for 72% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $96 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $100 and $176, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Sacramento?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $420, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $280. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $285.

  • 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.

  • 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 $80). Flying from Houston to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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 Houston to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$399Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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