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$74+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston

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 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — HOU
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Houston are usually found in August or September, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston (HO1). 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/145:30 amSMF - IAH
1 stop6h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/157:10 pmIAH - SMF
1 stop15h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$176
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/812:38 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop21h 32mFrontier
Sun 12/157:10 pmIAH - SMF
1 stop15h 32mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$177
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/96:36 pmSMF - IAH
2 stops22h 20mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/119:39 amIAH - SMF
1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$183
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/812:38 pmSMF - HOU
1 stop18h 55mFrontier
Sun 12/156:16 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop19h 08mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/175:20 amSMF - IAH
Nonstop3h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/198:25 pmIAH - SMF
Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/1710:45 amSMF - IAH
2 stops11h 03mDelta
Mon 12/237:08 amIAH - SMF
1 stop9h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/19$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/176:00 amSMF - HOU
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/198:17 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 12/291:25 amSMF - IAH
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/35:57 pmIAH - SMF
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/176:35 amSMF - HOU
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Thu 12/197:35 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$470
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/66:45 amSMF - HOU
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Mon 12/91:14 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop10h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/20$598
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/215:15 amSMF - HOU
3 stops28h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/267:17 pmHOU - SMF
3 stops31h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,289

Find flights from Sacramento to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/14

9:16 pm-11:23 am

1 stop12h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/24

6:29 pm-11:43 am

1 stop19h 14m

$173

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/8

12:38 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 32m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 12/15

7:10 pm-8:42 am

1 stop15h 32m

$177

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/9

6:36 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/11

9:39 am-5:39 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$183

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/8

12:38 pm-9:33 am

1 stop18h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sun 12/15

6:16 pm-11:24 am

1 stop19h 08m

$198

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/15

11:15 am-11:37 pm

2 stops10h 22m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/2

6:10 am-5:54 pm

2 stops13h 44m

$363

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/7

1:20 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/8

9:50 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$397

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/19

10:05 am-3:35 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/24

4:25 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$402

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/11

2:07 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/25

7:35 am-1:13 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$416

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/9

11:59 pm-8:38 am

1 stop6h 39m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/14

6:25 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$420

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/15

10:05 am-10:29 pm

2 stops10h 24m

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/2

10:25 am-7:22 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$539

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Houston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sacramento to Houston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Houston. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Houston. 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 Sacramento to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Sacramento to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 SMF to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

When flying from Sacramento to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Houston. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Houston, such as Frontier, Southwest and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Houston. 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 from for flights from Sacramento to Houston?

    Most people fly from Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight from Sacramento to Houston. On average, Sacramento Intl has 1 outbound flight to Houston per day from 6 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $177. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $183 and $363, respectively. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $74. Spirit Airlines flights start at $76 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $173 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $233. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $149 on average our data indicates $501 when flying from Sacramento to Houston.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Houston 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 Sacramento to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Sacramento to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Houston. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$314Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$397Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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