What percentage of Houston to Sacramento flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 19.2% of flights from Houston to Sacramento have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. The majority of available options for this route involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Houston to Sacramento?

A direct flight from Houston to Sacramento typically takes around 4 hours and 8 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 7 hours and 18 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 2586 kilometers.

How often do cheap flights from Houston to Sacramento come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Houston to Sacramento are classified as frequent. This indicates that opportunities for affordable travel on this route arise regularly. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with consistent availability across the trailing 30 days.

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Houston to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Sacramento

For flights from Houston to Sacramento, 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to find cheap flights from Houston to Sacramento. Prices for this route typically range from $324–$643, with a median of $464. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to secure a good fare.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Sacramento? The data indicates that April is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $303. Following closely, May also presents competitive pricing, with a median of $324. December is another relatively inexpensive option, showing a median fare of $377.

A typical journey from Houston to Sacramento takes about 4h 8m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 19.2% of recent fares being direct flights from Houston to Sacramento. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2, which significantly extends the overall travel time.

The distance between Houston and Sacramento is approximately 2586 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning it's too far for a short hop but not a full long-distance international flight.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Sacramento

Regular price: $228 - $429

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Houston to Sacramento.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Sacramento is between $228 and $429. The current lowest deal is $130 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $130

Low $228

High $429

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Sacramento

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Sacramento is May, with a median price of $322. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $643. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $322

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $643

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Sacramento

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Sacramento

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Sacramento

Houston (HOU) - Sacramento (SMF)

$836

$929

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Sacramento

Houston (IAH) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$388

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Sacramento

Houston (IAH) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$388

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Sacramento

Houston (IAH) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$388

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Sacramento

Houston (IAH) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$388

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Sacramento

Houston (IAH) - Sacramento (SMF)

$211

$497

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Sacramento

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

$293 → $185

37%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$278 → $177

36%

10 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 29

$254 → $160

37%

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$293 → $208

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Sacramento

Houston - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Houston to Sacramento are below the typical level, with 10% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median price at $303

Historically, April, May, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 8m

Direct flights typically take 4h 8m, while connecting flights average 8h 37m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80.8% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct deals

United Airlines has offered direct deals on this route, providing convenient travel options.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Houston to Sacramento appear frequently, within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good option for flights from Houston to Sacramento.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$208

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport is another choice for your journey from Houston to Sacramento.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$337

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Houston to Sacramento.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$225

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options, often a convenient alternative to SFO.

📍 ~135 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

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Dec 18

Sacramento, United States

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$2,099

$1,206

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Dec 21

Sacramento, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,185

$1,213

Save $972

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAH

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Dec 17

Sacramento, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,995

$1,206

Save $789

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Business Class

From IAH

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Dec 20

Sacramento, United States

84% AI deal score

$2,103

$1,213

Save $890

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Business Class

From IAH

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Dec 19

Sacramento, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,989

$1,213

Save $776

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Business Class

From IAH

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Dec 19

Sacramento, United States

84% AI deal score

$2,170

$1,243

Save $927

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAH

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Dec 03

Sacramento, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,864

$1,206

Save $658

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAH

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Oct 12

Sacramento, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,912

$1,213

Save $699

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Business Class

From IAH

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Dec 03

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,913

$1,288

Save $625

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From IAH

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Sep 15

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,563

$1,679

Save $884

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Business Class

From IAH

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Feb 23

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,768

$1,201

Save $567

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAH

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Dec 03

Sacramento, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,860

$1,276

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to Sacramento is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $548. Booking within 7-13 days of departure sees prices rise to approximately $687, while waiting until 0-6 days before can result in an average price of $1379.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Houston to Sacramento is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $324. The median price for this route has been $464. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of prices observed at $643 or higher.

Historically, April and May have offered some of the most affordable flights from Houston to Sacramento. In April, the median price was $303, while in May, it was $324. December also presented a comparatively lower median price of $377. The annual median price for this route is $464.

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Houston to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Houston to Sacramento

Regular price: $228 - $429

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Houston to Sacramento.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Sacramento is between $228 and $429. The current lowest deal is $130 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $130

Low $228

High $429

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Sacramento

May

Cheapest

Flights from $322

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $643

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Sacramento

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Sacramento

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Sacramento

Houston (HOU) - Sacramento (SMF)

$836

$929

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Sacramento

Houston (IAH) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$388

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Sacramento

Houston (IAH) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$388

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Sacramento

Houston (IAH) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$388

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Sacramento

Houston (IAH) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$388

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Sacramento

Houston (IAH) - Sacramento (SMF)

$211

$497

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Sacramento

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

$293 → $185

37%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$278 → $177

36%

10 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 29

$254 → $160

37%

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$293 → $208

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Sacramento

Houston - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Houston to Sacramento are below the typical level, with 10% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median price at $303

Historically, April, May, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 8m

Direct flights typically take 4h 8m, while connecting flights average 8h 37m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80.8% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct deals

United Airlines has offered direct deals on this route, providing convenient travel options.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Houston to Sacramento appear frequently, within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good option for flights from Houston to Sacramento.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$208

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport is another choice for your journey from Houston to Sacramento.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$337

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Houston to Sacramento.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$225

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options, often a convenient alternative to SFO.

Sacramento, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,860

$1,276

Save $584

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Cheap Flights from Houston to Sacramento

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Sacramento

Houston to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Houston to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Sacramento

Direct flights from Houston to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Sacramento

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Sacramento

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Sacramento

Houston - Sacramento route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April offers the lowest median price at $303

Direct flights average 4h 8m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

Houston main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

Dec 18

Dec 21

Dec 17

Dec 20

Dec 19

Dec 19

Dec 03

Oct 12

Dec 03

Sep 15

Feb 23

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

When is the best time to book flights from Houston to Sacramento?

How do I know if a Houston to Sacramento flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Houston to Sacramento?

What percentage of Houston to Sacramento flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Houston to Sacramento?

How often do cheap flights from Houston to Sacramento come up?

Related routes

More routes from Houston

Flights to Sacramento from other cities

Houston to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Houston to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Sacramento

Direct flights from Houston to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Sacramento

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Sacramento

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Sacramento

Houston - Sacramento route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April offers the lowest median price at $303

Direct flights average 4h 8m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

Houston main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

Dec 18

Dec 21

Dec 17

Dec 20

Dec 19

Dec 19

Dec 03

Oct 12

Dec 03

Sep 15

Feb 23

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

When is the best time to book flights from Houston to Sacramento?

How do I know if a Houston to Sacramento flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Houston to Sacramento?