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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, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 23
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5:30 am - 7:10 pmSMF-IAH
11h 40m1 stop
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5:44 pm - 11:56 pmIAH-SMF
8h 12m1 stop
$180Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 8
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10:19 am - 11:18 pmSMF-IAH
10h 59m1 stop
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6:30 am - 6:49 pmIAH-SMF
14h 19m1 stop
$183Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 7
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12:15 pm - 10:04 amSMF-IAH
19h 49m1 stop
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8:32 am - 9:24 amIAH-SMF
26h 52m1 stop
Sun, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 1
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3:44 pm - 4:12 pmSMF-IAH
22h 28m1 stop
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6:30 am - 6:49 pmIAH-SMF
14h 19m1 stop
Tue, Aug 26 - Wed, Aug 27
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:43 pmSMF-IAH
3h 43mnonstop
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7:59 pm - 10:06 pmIAH-SMF
4h 07mnonstop
$383United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 2:21 pmSMF-IAH
5h 36m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 1:25 pmIAH-SMF
22h 55m2 stops
$390United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:33 pmSMF-IAH
5h 33m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 10:56 pmIAH-SMF
6h 06m1 stop
$403American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
Delta Logo
10:45 am - 9:36 pmSMF-IAH
8h 51m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 3:32 pmIAH-SMF
11h 02m2 stops
$414Delta
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Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
American Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 8:39 amSMF-IAH
5h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 6:37 pmIAH-SMF
11h 57m1 stop
$417American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 23 - Wed, Jul 30
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 11:28 pmSMF-IAH
8h 53m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 11:57 pmIAH-SMF
11h 37m2 stops
$452Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl

 
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Sacramento Airport’s TSA stations handle passengers smoothly, with short security lines except during Monday morning rush hours.

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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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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.

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, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday 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 $231 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $488 and $484 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $677 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport was $84 for a one-way ticket and $180 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, Delta, and JetBlue 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 737-900 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, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Houston are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $490 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $541 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $239 or less one-way and $445 or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sacramento Intl to Houston George Bush Intcntl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sacramento Intl to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Houston George Bush Intcntl to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Emirates, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Emirates, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Emirates, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Emirates, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Emirates, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Emirates, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Emirates, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Emirates, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Emirates, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Emirates, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Emirates, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Emirates, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Emirates, United Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl

 
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7963 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
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The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

4.0 OkayKoonj, Jun 2025MSP - AUS
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The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

Flight was on time. Boarding was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and efficient. Entertainment system was broken for all passengers on the left side of the aisle. I would prefer if meals were not served on red eye flights. No one should need to dine at that time and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

I always appreciate when everything is on time! In this flight you have a short connection and it could be stressful , but is was easy and fast. They even ask people to wait so the ones that have a short connection could leave before. It was the fist time that something like this happened.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My suitcase was destroyed. The top part where the handle is is completed broken. And unusable now.

Since when do I have to pay for my checked bag? I have a United Explorer mileage plus silver card and I was charged for my checked bags. This also is an international flight. So I would like an explanation to be clear before I choose an airline please?

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

I had a bad experience with the security at IAH and felt like a sardine on all 4 legs of my journey.

I don’t understand the purpose of the orange “priority” tag on my bag. This tagged, my bag is last or near to the last bag to come down the carousel at IAH.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious. this return flight not as tasty, but filling.

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

Boarding on time and fight was early but they didn't let us off the plane on time so we missed our connecting flight to Japan.

DFW-LHR Toilets not kept clean Too cramped. Aisles so narrow crew were constantly banging into people on the aisle seats. Even then, the carts used are reduced width. Other than that it was a decent flight on both legs

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

Easy boarding and good flight. Need to work on the beverage and snack situation

The staff was great, but because the 2nd lieutenant didn’t show up for the flight we all had to deboard and wait 2 1/2 hours for one to show up. Very disappointing the crew can’t get schedules confirmed which wouldn’t have caused this issue.

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

Easy boarding. Met expectations for a 2-3 hour flight. Early arrival at DFW caused a 39 minute delay on the tarmac in getting to our gate. 😏 overall, good flight.

My experience with Spirit went pretty much as expected. It's a no frills airline, and you get what you pay for. I don't require much, so I was grateful to have an inexpensive way to travel. It is sad to me that the gate agents and flight crew don't smile much or seem very friendly or helpful. They are competent and efficient, and that's really all I need.

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

Most uncomfortable seating I have ever experienced. And they do not provide any beverage unless purchased. Water was 4.59 a bottle. Same for a soda. A cup of water should be free. I will never fly Spirit again.

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

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.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

Early arrival. Great landing. Pilot updates. Too cold in plane.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

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