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$77+ 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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — HOU
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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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 Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Houston

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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$150
(Frontier)

One-way from

$77
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$462
From Sacramento Intl to Houston
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/61:22 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Thu 3/206:00 amIAH - SMF
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$150
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/177:30 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2610:00 pmIAH - SMF
1 stop16h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$152
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/111:49 amSMF - IAH
1 stop5h 24mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/1810:28 pmIAH - SMF
1 stop11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$154
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/273:34 pmSMF - HOU
1 stop16h 02mFrontier
Mon 3/310:36 amHOU - SMF
1 stop27h 51mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/811:15 amSMF - IAH
2 stops10h 05mDelta
Tue 4/226:20 amIAH - SMF
2 stops11h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/20$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 4/91:00 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/148:20 pmIAH - SMF
Nonstop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/175:40 pmSMF - HOU
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Wed 3/266:30 pmHOU - SMF
Nonstop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/1710:00 pmSMF - HOU
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Wed 3/1910:41 amHOU - SMF
1 stop10h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/20$403
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/182:07 pmSMF - IAH
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/197:30 amIAH - SMF
1 stop16h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/1211:59 pmSMF - HOU
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/1910:18 amHOU - SMF
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$453

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Sacramento

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/6

1:22 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/20

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$150

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/17

7:30 pm-9:55 am

1 stop12h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/26

10:00 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop16h 27m

$152

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/1

11:49 am-7:13 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/18

10:28 pm-7:34 am

1 stop11h 06m

$154

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

11:15 am-11:20 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/22

6:20 am-3:52 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$354

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/9

1:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/14

8:20 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$389

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/17

5:40 pm-1:00 am

1 stop5h 20m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/26

6:30 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$393

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/17

10:00 pm-9:36 am

1 stop9h 36m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/19

10:41 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$403

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/16

1:22 pm-9:36 am

1 stop18h 14m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/19

10:36 am-12:27 pm

1 stop27h 51m

$420

SacramentoHouston

SMF - IAH

SMFIAH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/18

2:07 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/19

7:30 am-9:38 pm

1 stop16h 08m

$429

SacramentoHouston

SMF - HOU

SMFHOU

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/12

11:59 pm-9:47 am

1 stop7h 48m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/19

10:18 am-4:41 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$453

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Houston

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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 February 14, 2025.

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 $334). 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 February 20, 2025.

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 50% 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Houston flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Houston, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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 0 outbound flights 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 $150. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $154 and $354, respectively. These flights start at 63% 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 $77. Spirit Airlines flights start at $78 while deals on Delta start at $177 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $178. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $135 on average our data indicates $403 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 $334). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$135Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$325Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$397Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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