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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento to Houston? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $323. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Houston.$323 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Houston.$346 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $346, select.
Houston.$346 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $346, select.
Houston.$358 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Houston.$437 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $437, select.
Houston.$439 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $439, select.
Houston.$445 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $445, select.
Houston.$463 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $463, select.
Houston.$463 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $463, select.
Houston.$464 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.
Houston.$464 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.
Houston.$491 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $491, select.
Houston.$528 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $528, select.
Houston.$533 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $533, select.
Houston.$539 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.
Houston.$539 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Houston

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento to Houston flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from $600
Aug
from $323
Sep
from $358
Oct
from $346
Nov
from $445
Dec
from $533
Jan
from $599
Feb
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Mar
from $763
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May
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Jun
from $2,383

Direct flights from Sacramento to Houston

Alternative Sacramento to Houston routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sacramento to Houston? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Houston Hobby

15km from central Houston
Closest
from $439
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Houston George Bush Intercntl.

25km from central Houston
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from $323
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Houston Ellington Field

28km from central Houston
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Sacramento to Houston: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$323
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time3 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week50

Finding cheap flights from Sacramento to Houston: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Houston: Houston Hobby, Houston George Bush Intercntl. and Houston Ellington Field.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento to Houston is $323. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Sacramento to Houston.
Southwest Airlines, United and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sacramento to Houston.
As of July 2026, there are 50 flights per week flying from Sacramento to Houston.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Houston is usually August.
If you're flying from Sacramento, the cheapest airport near Houston is Houston George Bush Intercntl. – which is 24.9 km away from the centre of Houston. We've found flights into this airport from $323.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Houston on Monday, 10 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Houston but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 29°C. August is typically the warmest month in Houston, when it usually averages around 34°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Houston is Frontier Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is United.

Flying from Sacramento to Houston: what you need to know

  • Set off on your next big adventure from one of Sacramento's main airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Sacramento Stockton Airport (SCK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Houston setting off from either of these.

  • The primary hubs where you can touch down in Houston are Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).

  • Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Sacramento to Houston flight.

  • Houston's timezone is UTC-6, making Houston two hours ahead of Sacramento.

  • The most popular route for flights from Sacramento to Houston is from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH). You can select from 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SMF to IAH is the 05:05 United Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the latest available service is at 13:27 with United Airlines.

  • To ensure you don't miss your Sacramento to Houston flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Houston

  • To find cheap Sacramento to Houston flights, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Sacramento to Houston across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a better deal is available on cheap flights from Sacramento to Houston.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Sacramento to Houston flights.

Flying from Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • Jet off from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and fly straight through to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). If you're searching for a direct flight from Sacramento to Houston out of SMF, those are your landing options.

  • Reserve your Sacramento to Houston plane tickets with United Airlines. This airline is a top pick for direct flights from SMF.

  • SMF is about 16 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Spending the night in a hotel can take the hassle out of arriving at the airport on time. If you're searching for a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Houston, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's a short drive from Sacramento International Airport.

  • 81% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of SMF.

  • SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Arriving in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is around 16 kilometres from central Houston. Following your flight from Sacramento to Houston, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 50 minutes.

  • After your flight from Sacramento to Houston, kick back at a hotel near HOU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or taxi lines. Grab a Houston Hobby Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare rates and availability from Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty.

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at HOU can help you lock in a better rate.

  • Houston Hobby Airport can be found at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

Best time to go to Houston

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to Houston. To escape the crowds, head to Houston in September.

  • The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your Sacramento to Houston ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap flights from Sacramento to Houston around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Houston

Explore more of the United States

  • You've done Houston, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to tick off its must-visit sights. From San Antonio River Walk to Selena Quintanilla Mural and Historic Market Square, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.

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