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Among airlines operating Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Sacramento and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

Flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $266 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $507 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 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.

One-stop flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 66% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 7% 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 16% on the Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $447 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $532, a difference of $85. 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 Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 9:00 am
• Latest: departs at 1:28 pm and lands at 5:13 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 55% above the route average of $471. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport takes 3h 45m, covering 1,606 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.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $157, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 38m, compared with 6h 01m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 30m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport range from $351 to $571, with an average of $471 over the past 12 months. Anything below $351 counts as a good deal.