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Cheap flights from Houston to Sacramento (SMF)

HOU — SMF
Nov 7 — Nov 141
Sat 11/7
Sat 11/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Sacramento Intl are usually found in April or January, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Everything you need to know about your flight 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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Sacramento (average of $221). Flying from Houston 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 HOU to SMF?

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to Sacramento in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

The best insider tips for Houston 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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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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andFrontier 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
4,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

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
4,220 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

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
10,315 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

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
2,551 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

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

  • 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 3 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($134), United Airlines ($222), and Southwest ($367) 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?

    $86 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 $158, 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 $507, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $331. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $274.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Sacramento (average of $221). Flying from Houston 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 Houston to Sacramento

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$134Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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