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Among airlines operating Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Sacramento.

Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Hobby Airport to Sacramento.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $473 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $667, a difference of $194. 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 Hobby Airport to Sacramento flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night 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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 11:41 am
• Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 10:11 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 06m.

A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento takes 4h 06m, covering 1,620 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $363 to $1,369. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $191, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento is 2 hours behind Houston Hobby Airport (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 Hobby Airport to Sacramento range from $465 to $617, with an average of $527 over the past 12 months. Anything below $465 counts as a good deal.