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$183+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SMF
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby 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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Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$407
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$183
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$471
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/84:25 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/97:16 amSMF - HOU
1 stop11h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 12/89:00 amHOU - SMF
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Tue 12/912:10 pmSMF - HOU
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:44 amHOU - SMF
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1011:08 amSMF - HOU
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/82:32 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop10h 27mDelta
Tue 12/910:00 amSMF - HOU
2 stops10h 48mDelta
Deal found 11/3$437
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:32 pmHOU - SMF
2 stops11h 27mDelta
Wed 12/105:15 pmSMF - HOU
2 stops14h 19mDelta
Deal found 11/3$442
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/712:50 pmHOU - SMF
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Sat 12/1311:40 amSMF - HOU
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/3$459
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/29:00 amHOU - SMF
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Sat 12/611:40 amSMF - HOU
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/3$466

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/17

10:35 am-7:36 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop12h 46m

$355

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/17

10:35 am-7:36 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/19

3:12 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$397

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/8

9:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/9

12:10 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$412

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/4

9:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

11:45 am-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$422

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/24

10:50 am-8:02 pm

1 stop11h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/25

10:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop9h 45m

$425

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/12

9:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/19

3:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$429

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/8

2:32 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/9

5:15 pm-9:34 am

2 stops14h 19m

$437

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/4

2:32 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

10:30 pm-9:34 am

1 stop9h 04m

$437

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

9:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$203

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/9

9:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$203

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to Sacramento in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Hobby Airport-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Hobby Airport-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Sacramento

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento (average of $109). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 Hobby 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 November 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento trip
Airports
HOU

HOU offers three types of parking: Valet, Garage, and Economy. Valet is convenient, located near the terminal entrance, and not much more expensive than Garage parking.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
SMF

For a quick trip to downtown Sacramento, use SacRT Route 142. It’s an express bus taking about 30 minutes, running hourly from 5:15 am to 10:33 pm.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
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Matt Meltzer

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

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Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

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 November 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,113 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,117 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby 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 Hobby?

    If you book a flight to Sacramento from Houston Hobby, you will be flying to Sacramento Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Sacramento. There is 1 flight from Houston Hobby to Sacramento Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

    For as low as $412, American Airlines can have you in Sacramento from Houston Hobby Airport in 4h 15m. The distance from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento is about 1620 mi. 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 Hobby Airport to Sacramento round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $129 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $165 and $371 round-trip. Frontier is 70% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento is $293. On average you can expect to pay $544. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $255.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento (average of $109). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 Hobby to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$165Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$371Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$383Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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