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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl departing on 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$317
Typical prices: $486-$311
Frontier
Tue 8/4Thu 8/6
SMF - IAH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$323
Typical prices: $530-$416
United Airlines
Tue 9/8Tue 9/22
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Cheapest • from $318 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest • Avg $222 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl (SMF-IAH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl

Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 6
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5:07 pm - 12:22 pm
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17h 15m
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6:14 pm - 5:38 pm
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25h 24m
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$317Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Sat, Jul 18
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11:25 am - 12:40 am
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11h 15m
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6:30 am - 10:35 am
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6h 05m
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$318Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 8
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5:07 pm - 12:22 pm
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17h 15m
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6:14 pm - 5:33 pm
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25h 19m
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$319Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
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8:08 pm - 11:56 pm
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25h 48m
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8:43 pm - 4:04 pm
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21h 21m
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$320Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 8
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5:07 pm - 12:22 pm
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17h 15m
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4:02 pm - 5:33 pm
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27h 31m
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$321Frontier
Thu, Jul 9 - Tue, Aug 11
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7:44 pm - 11:56 pm
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26h 12m
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8:43 pm - 4:11 pm
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21h 28m
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$322Frontier
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22
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7:30 am - 1:16 pm
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9:55 am - 12:04 pm
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4h 09mnonstop
$323United Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 8
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11:25 am - 12:44 am
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11h 19m
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6:30 am - 10:35 am
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6h 05m
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$324Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 6
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5:07 pm - 12:22 pm
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17h 15m
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4:02 pm - 5:38 pm
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27h 36m
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$325Frontier
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
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5:10 pm - 10:42 am
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15h 32m
2 stops
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9:10 pm - 4:15 pm
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21h 05m
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$327Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

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

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Houston George Bush Airport on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, 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 Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is August, where tickets cost $346 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $533 and $508 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

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 $552, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, 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 Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl

 
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$104
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Sacramento to Houston George Bush Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport was $104 for a one-way ticket and $318 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Houston George Bush Airport flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Houston George Bush Airport flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Houston are United Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of $506 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $281 and an overall rating of 5.6.

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

    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 Sacramento to Houston George Bush Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston George Bush Airport from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Houston George Bush Airport?

    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 Houston George Bush Airport with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and IAH 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 Sacramento to Houston George Bush Airport?

    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 Houston George Bush Airport from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $233 or less one-way and $507 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Airport?

 
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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Houston. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9831 reviews
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The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

2.0 MediocreRoberta, Jun 2026
SAT - IAH
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The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

We purchase first class seats for the first time for multiples of standard economy ticket. There was no access to the club lounge and no priority boarding. The meal and the service once on the plane were superior and the seat was nicer, but not worth the price difference. I will be happy to seat in economy and spend the difference on more travel.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

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