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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 11:49 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 12:54 am.

The flight takes about 4h 14m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Sacramento takes 4h 14m, covering 1,612 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Sacramento range from $302 to $588, with an average of $456 over the past 12 months. Anything below $302 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 68% above the $456 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $177 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $506 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Sacramento flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

Flights from Houston to Sacramento may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

One-stop flights from Houston to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Houston to Sacramento. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $410 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $647, a difference of $237.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Sacramento. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 45m, compared with 6h 04m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 10h 16m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Sacramento is 2 hours behind Houston (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to Sacramento flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.