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$91+ Cheap flights from Houston to Sacramento (SMF)

HOU — SMF
Sep 22 — Sep 291
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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 Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Houston to Sacramento

Tue 9/1510:30 am -
1 stop26h 28m
Tue 9/2211:53 am -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 8/18$170
Tue 10/205:05 am -
1 stop14h 28m
Wed 10/216:29 pm -
1 stop9h 31m
Deal found 8/19$213
Tue 10/205:05 am -
1 stop14h 28m
Tue 10/276:19 pm -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 8/19$214
Wed 9/307:00 am -
1 stop12h 28m
Mon 10/57:44 pm -
2 stops44h 41m
Deal found 8/22$221
Mon 9/142:57 pm -
1 stop18h 51m
Tue 9/226:23 pm -
1 stop22h 02m
Deal found 8/19$222
Wed 9/167:00 am -
1 stop12h 28m
Wed 9/236:23 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 8/19$223
Wed 10/142:41 pm -
1 stop19h 21m
Tue 10/276:19 pm -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 8/19$228
Tue 9/87:55 pm -
1 stop23h 33m
Fri 9/186:23 pm -
1 stop22h 02m
Deal found 8/19$231
Mon 9/1410:38 pm -
1 stop14h 20m
Fri 9/186:23 pm -
1 stop22h 02m
Deal found 8/21$236
Tue 9/1510:45 am -
Nonstop4h 00m
Tue 9/226:10 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 8/18$323
Tue 9/1510:45 am -
Nonstop4h 00m
Thu 9/244:55 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 8/22$327
Wed 9/166:45 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Wed 9/238:55 am -
2 stops6h 40m
Deal found 8/19$342

Find flight deals from Houston to Sacramento

Round-trip from

$170
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$91
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$368
From Houston to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Houston to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

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HoustonSacramento

HOU Houston Hobby - SMF Sacramento Intl

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/15

10:45 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/24

4:55 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 25m

$327

HoustonSacramento

HOU Houston Hobby - SMF Sacramento Intl

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/14

11:55 am-5:35 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/21

1:30 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$363

HoustonSacramento

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SMF Sacramento Intl

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/18

8:20 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/20

5:15 am-11:01 am

Nonstop3h 46m

$379
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSacramento

HOU Houston Hobby - SMF Sacramento Intl

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/15

10:45 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/22

11:30 am-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$391

HoustonSacramento

HOU Houston Hobby - SMF Sacramento Intl

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/22

6:45 am-10:25 am

1 stop5h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/24

9:15 am-6:35 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$404

HoustonSacramento

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SMF Sacramento Intl

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/15

8:20 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/17

5:15 am-11:03 am

Nonstop3h 48m

$417

HoustonSacramento

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SMF Sacramento Intl

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/17

8:07 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/1

5:05 am-10:51 am

Nonstop3h 46m

$426

HoustonSacramento

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SMF Sacramento Intl

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/7

9:57 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/12

8:18 pm-6:35 am

1 stop8h 17m

$427

HoustonSacramento

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SMF Sacramento Intl

IAHSMF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/16

9:57 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/18

5:15 am-11:01 am

Nonstop3h 46m

$429

HoustonSacramento

HOU Houston Hobby - SMF Sacramento Intl

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/17

6:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/20

10:10 pm-6:00 am

1 stop5h 50m

$434

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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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, 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 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Houston to Sacramento flights typically cost between $358 and $436 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $170 on Frontier (Sep 15-Sep 22).

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

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Sacramento trip
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Sacramento?

    There are many flights that can get you from Houston to Sacramento in 4h. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1620 mi between Houston and Sacramento. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($134), United Airlines ($294), and Southwest ($383) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Sacramento. You may be able to fly from Houston to Sacramento for 71% 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 $299, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $127. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $297.

  • 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$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$383Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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