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Among airlines operating Sacramento to Houston flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between Sacramento and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Sacramento to Houston usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and 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
• 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $316 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $513 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$91 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Sacramento to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• 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 15% on the Sacramento to Houston route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $476 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $557, a difference of $81. 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 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 are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 8:57 am
• Latest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 5:52 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 59% above the route average of $486. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Houston takes 3h 42m, covering 1,612 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 are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $171, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 19m, compared with 5h 38m via San Francisco (SFO) and 5h 46m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Houston range from $370 to $627, with an average of $486 over the past 12 months. Anything below $370 counts as a good deal.