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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$317
Typical prices: $390-$509
Southwest
Tue 9/22Tue 9/29
HOU - SMF • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$152
Typical prices: $206-$283
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/13
HOU - SMF • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 57m
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Cheapest • Avg $162 (round-trip)
Phoenix (PHX)
Shortest trip • 6h 14m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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April
Cheapest • 54% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Sacramento (HOU-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby to Sacramento that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Hobby to Sacramento

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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10:45 am - 12:45 pm
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11:30 am - 5:10 pm
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$317Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2
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4h 00mnonstop
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11:30 am - 5:10 pm
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$317Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
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8:20 am - 10:15 am
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3h 55mnonstop
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11:30 am - 5:10 pm
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3h 40mnonstop
$317Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2
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8:00 am - 10:00 am
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4h 00mnonstop
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6:15 am - 3:10 pm
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6h 55m
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$323Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
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8:20 am - 10:15 am
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3h 55mnonstop
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6:15 am - 3:10 pm
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$323Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30
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10:45 am - 12:45 pm
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6:10 am - 3:05 pm
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$323Southwest
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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10:45 am - 12:45 pm
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6:10 am - 3:05 pm
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$323Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
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8:20 am - 10:15 am
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3h 55mnonstop
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9:30 am - 7:15 pm
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7h 45m
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$332Southwest
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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6:00 am - 10:10 am
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6h 10m
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5:00 am - 1:37 pm
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6h 37m
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$429American Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 2
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6:34 pm - 11:34 pm
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7h 00m
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5:45 am - 3:43 pm
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7h 58m
1 stop
$507American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobby to Sacramento to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Sacramento from Houston Hobby Airport usually cost between $206 and $327 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $317 on Southwest (Aug 27-Sep 2).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Houston Hobby Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento is April, where tickets cost $214 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $757 and $596 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $539, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Hobby to Sacramento

 
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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HOU

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$152
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 62% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 55% lower on average.
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento

When to book flights from Hobby to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento was $152 for a one-way ticket and $317 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston Hobby Airport and Sacramento?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Sacramento.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Sacramento, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Sacramento are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $543 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $483 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Houston Hobby Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sacramento with an airline and back to Houston Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby Airport and SMF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sacramento from Houston Hobby Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $188 or less one-way and $361 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston Hobby to Sacramento Intl.
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Everything you need to know for your flight from Hobby to Sacramento

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Sacramento (SMF)