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$160+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SMF
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Sacramento Intl are usually found in August or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$359
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$383
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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 April 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 6/48:16 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/182:07 pmSMF - HOU
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/58:40 pmHOU - SMF
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Tue 6/108:55 pmSMF - HOU
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/194:18 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Tue 6/246:59 pmSMF - HOU
2 stops12h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/28$430

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

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Hobby

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/4

8:16 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/18

2:07 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$359

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/5

8:40 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/10

8:55 pm-5:15 am

1 stop6h 20m

$371

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/19

4:18 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/24

6:59 pm-9:15 am

2 stops12h 16m

$430

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/2

2:33 pm-9:46 am

3 stops45h 13m

$160

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/3

8:40 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$170

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/30

12:50 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$180

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Sun 6/1

6:31 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 59m

$246

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/11

5:00 am-1:56 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$2,989

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Deals found on 4/28

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 51 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 April 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Hobby to Sacramento. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

The most flights from HOU to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Houston to Sacramento, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 are 2 flights from Houston Hobby to Sacramento Intl per day from 5 different airlines.

  • 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $359 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at $371 and $430 round-trip. American Airlines is 6% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $170. Users have also found prices from $185 and $246 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento is $184. On average you can expect to pay $386. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $168.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$383Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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