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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.

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

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).

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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston to Sacramento.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $174 round-trip via Los Angeles 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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Houston to Sacramento route. 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Sacramento flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

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.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Sacramento takes 4h 09m, covering 1,612 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:50 am and lands at 11:59 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 12:49 am.

The flight takes about 4h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 68% above the route average of $456. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $170 to $1,559. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 54m, compared with 6h 04m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 10h 58m 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.

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

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.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Sacramento route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.