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$74 Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Houston departing on 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Houston (SMF-HOU)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Houston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:43 pm - 8:42 amSMF-IAH
13h 59m1 stop
1:15 pm - 6:04 pmIAH-SMF
6h 49m1 stop
$142
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Sun, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 10
8:59 pm - 8:30 pmSMF-IAH
21h 31m1 stop
10:44 pm - 10:28 amIAH-SMF
13h 44m1 stop
$148
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Mon, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 11
9:28 am - 11:49 amSMF-IAH
24h 21m2 stops
5:45 am - 9:47 amIAH-SMF
6h 02m1 stop
$149Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 16
2:00 pm - 11:29 pmSMF-IAH
7h 29m1 stop
6:30 am - 8:38 amIAH-SMF
28h 08m1 stop
$155Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 16
8:28 am - 9:52 pmSMF-IAH
11h 24m1 stop
9:42 am - 3:43 pmIAH-SMF
8h 01m1 stop
$156Frontier
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Wed, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 9
8:59 pm - 12:15 pmSMF-IAH
13h 16m1 stop
10:51 pm - 8:11 pmIAH-SMF
23h 20m1 stop
$168Frontier
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Mon, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 13
6:00 am - 2:55 pmSMF-IAH
6h 55m1 stop
6:59 pm - 11:37 pmIAH-SMF
6h 38m1 stop
$326Delta
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 4
1:10 pm - 6:50 pmSMF-IAH
3h 40mnonstop
9:43 am - 11:46 amIAH-SMF
4h 03mnonstop
$341United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 5
4:05 pm - 11:58 pmSMF-IAH
5h 53m1 stop
9:43 am - 11:46 amIAH-SMF
4h 03mnonstop
$346United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 5
10:59 pm - 9:27 amSMF-HOU
8h 28m1 stop
10:04 am - 11:44 pmHOU-SMF
15h 40m2 stops
$461Delta
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Sun, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 31

Flights from Sacramento to Houston - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Houston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Sacramento to Houston flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Sacramento to Houston.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Houston cost $139 and was between Sacramento and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $373.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Houston?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to Houston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Sacramento to Houston, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Houston back to Sacramento, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Houston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Houston is August, where tickets cost $358 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of tickets is $489 and $483 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Houston?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Houston, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Houston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Sacramento to Houston found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $149 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Frontier ($156). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $74 on Frontier and from $84 on Spirit Airlines.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Sacramento and Houston?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Sacramento to Houston.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Sacramento to Houston. They are Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $228. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Sacramento and Houston per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Sacramento and land in Houston, with an average flight time of 3h 41m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Each week, there are 28 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sacramento and Houston?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Sacramento to Houston take?

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Houston. The quickest journey takes 3h 37m.

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Cheapest flight

$74
Flight from Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from Sacramento to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Houston

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Houston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Houston was $74 for a one-way ticket and $142 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Houston?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Houston from Sacramento.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Houston?

    On your way to Houston, you’ll fly out from Sacramento Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Houston’s 2 airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Houston?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Houston?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Houston, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Houston from Sacramento?

    Las Vegas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Sacramento to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Houston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Houston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Houston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Houston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Sacramento to Houston?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Sacramento Intl to Houston

Monday

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Southwest, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Houston to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Emirates, Southwest, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Emirates, Southwest, +3 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Emirates, Southwest, +2 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Southwest, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Emirates, Southwest, +3 more

Thursday

Emirates, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Emirates, Southwest, +2 more

Friday

Emirates, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Emirates, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

Emirates, Southwest, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Emirates, Southwest, +3 more

Sunday

Emirates, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Emirates, Southwest, +2 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Houston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/15Sat
1 stopFrontier
8h 48mSMF-HOU
$74
6/15Sat
1 stopFrontier
8h 17mSMF-IAH
$74
6/29Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 06mSMF-IAH
$84
6/10Mon
1 stopFrontier
15h 56mSMF-HOU
$87
8/22Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 22mSMF-IAH
$88
6/13Thu
3 stops
23h 40mSMF-HOU
$180
10/17Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
9h 21mSMF-IAH
$183
6/13Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 40mSMF-IAH
$185
6/13Thu
2 stops
11h 50mSMF-HOU
$195
10/23Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 39mSMF-IAH
$199

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Last minute flights from Sacramento to Houston

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Houston that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/4Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 38mSMF-IAH
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 44mIAH-SMF
$222
6/4Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
33h 51mSMF-IAH
6/7Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
28h 13mIAH-SMF
$224
5/31Fri
multi-stop
18h 48mSMF-IAH
6/5Wed
multi-stop
5h 16mIAH-SMF
$239
6/1Sat
multi-stopFrontier
27h 34mSMF-HOU
6/4Tue
multi-stopFrontier
24h 23mHOU-SMF
$269
6/1Sat
multi-stopFrontier
14h 45mSMF-IAH
6/3Mon
multi-stopFrontier
8h 10mIAH-SMF
$269
6/1Sat
multi-stop
14h 45mSMF-IAH
6/4Tue
multi-stop
28h 11mIAH-SMF
$286
6/4Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 43mSMF-IAH
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 12mIAH-SMF
$790
5/31Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 43mSMF-IAH
6/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 31mIAH-SMF
$798
6/3Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 54mSMF-HOU
6/6Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 43mHOU-SMF
$843
6/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 05mSMF-HOU
6/7Fri
multi-stopDelta
10h 48mHOU-SMF
$873

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