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$151 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$333
Typical prices: $402-$242
Southwest
Sat 9/5Tue 9/8
SMF - HOU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$151
Typical prices: $181-$460
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SMF - HOU • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $333 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $289 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 00m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Hobby (SMF-HOU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Hobby 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 Hobby

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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11:15 am - 4:55 pm
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10:45 am - 12:45 pm
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4h 00mnonstop
$333Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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11:15 am - 4:55 pm
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3h 40mnonstop
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2:50 pm - 8:25 pm
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7h 35m
1 stop
$343Southwest
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7
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11:59 pm - 8:59 am
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HOU
7h 00m
1 stop
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9:05 am - 1:43 pm
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6h 38m
1 stop
$345American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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10:55 am - 7:55 pm
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7h 00m
1 stop
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6:10 pm - 9:40 pm
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5h 30m
1 stop
$353Southwest
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
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2:50 pm - 8:35 pm
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HOU
3h 45mnonstop
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7:25 am - 11:10 am
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5h 45m
1 stop
$378Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 8:35 am
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HOU
6h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 11:18 pm
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6h 56m
1 stop
$381American Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 12:40 pm
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5h 25m
1 stop
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7:25 am - 11:10 am
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5h 45m
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$388Southwest
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
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8:15 am - 5:55 pm
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7h 40m
2 stops
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7:25 am - 11:10 am
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5h 45m
1 stop
$393Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
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11:30 am - 5:10 pm
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3h 40mnonstop
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10:45 am - 12:45 pm
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4h 00mnonstop
$397Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
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6:15 am - 3:10 pm
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6h 55m
1 stop
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10:45 am - 12:45 pm
HOU
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4h 00mnonstop
$403Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Hobby flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport departing in September.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Houston Hobby Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Sacramento, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport is September, where tickets cost $340 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $591 and $538 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento to Houston Hobby 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 $569 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Hobby

 
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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.

Yulia Denisyuk

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 seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$151
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from Sacramento to Hobby

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Hobby 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 Hobby Airport flights

  • Where can you spend the night at Houston Hobby Airport?

    If you arrive at Houston Hobby Airport late, you can consider staying the night at nearby hotels. Nearby hotels that offer shuttle services include Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport, Hampton Inn Houston Hobby Airport, Holiday Inn Houston Hobby Airport and Four Points by Sheraton Houston Hobby Airport. To request a shuttle from the hotel, you can reach them by dialing them through the courtesy phones at the baggage claim level.

  • How many lounges are available at HOU?

    The only lounge in Houston Hobby Airport is the USO lounge. Military members arriving at the airport can relax and unwind at the hotel before heading downtown. The lounge features children's play areas, TV and chairs, video gaming, computers and Wi-Fi access, newspapers and magazines, baby care facilities, complimentary beverages and snacks.

  • Where can you relax and unwind at SMF?

    If you arrive early at Sacramento International Airport, you can relax and unwind at the Escape Lounge. To access the lounge, you should book in advance or be a military member or cardholder of the American Express Platinum cardholders. The lounge has two locations next to gate 10, airside of terminal A and across from Peet's Coffee, airside of terminal B.

  • Which means of transport will allow you to explore Houston fully?

    If you plan on exploring Houston, consider renting a car on arrival at Houston Hobby Airport since it will give you the flexibility to experience and explore the city entirely. There are various car rental providers at the airport, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. You will find the car rental desks near the baggage claim area.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport was $151 for a one-way ticket and $333 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport.

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

    Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport flight route.

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

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

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

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Houston Hobby Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Houston are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $510 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $299 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and HOU 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 Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $266 or less one-way and $420 or less round-trip.
  • For those who want to leave their vehicle at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), there are various parking options, including an hourly lot, parking garage, daily lot, economy parking and long-term parking. Those leaving their vehicle for someone to pick it up should consider the hourly lot or the daily lot, which are available near terminals A and B.
  • If you are looking for a place to eat at Sacramento International Airport, there are various food concessions at the airport. There are seven food concessions in terminal A, and nine in terminal B. Illy also operates kiosks throughout the day where you can grab a snack. Additionally, there are vending machines in the terminals.
  • If you arrive at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) hungry, there are various food concessions at the airport. There are numerous food concessions airside, while landside, you will only find Papa’s BBQ. Additionally, there are vending machines.
  • If you arrive at Houston Hobby Airport and need assistance getting downtown or a map of the area, visit the information desks. Information desks are available near the security checkpoint, landside of level 2 and on the airside, near the Rotunda.
  • If you are willing to spend extra money, you can consider staying the night before your departure at a hotel near Sacramento international airport. Nearby hotels offer free shuttle services, such as Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport, Homewood Suites by Hilton Sacramento Airport and Hampton Inn & Suites.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Hobby

 
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12508 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
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Super impressed by staff courtesy, and assistance, Flight was one of the best I've had despite turbulence... Will definitely be flying Alaskan air as my preferred choice

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
SEA - DFW
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Super impressed by staff courtesy, and assistance, Flight was one of the best I've had despite turbulence... Will definitely be flying Alaskan air as my preferred choice

Even though I booked two tickets at the same time, we were unable to sit together. No one cared. I was disappointed due to the amount of money the flights had been that there was no way to get it changed.

great experience just at the end, we got in early and there wasn't anyone at the gate for 30 min so we had to just sit on the tarmac

Loved this first class flight! Awesome food, snacks and drinks. Comfortable seat with foot rest. Good movie. Very friendly crew! Only thing I would suggest is having a screen on seat back in front of me so I didn’t have to watch the movie on my phone.

A solidly good experience, but would’ve appreciated more communication with regards to travel delays.

Flight crew great! No WiFi not great. Someone took my bag not great!

Alaska drastically changed our flight from a direct flight to a flight with connection and a long layover. So we canceled the Alaska flight and we learned a valuable lesson that we will never book through kayak again because the third party travel agent tried to withhold our money.

It was a super old plane so the first class experience was just not luxurious

The plane not having any overhead bin space was inconvenient. Anytime my luggage has to be checked it ends up covered in scratches and that’s not covered by the airlines for replacement/repair. The WiFi did not work or was not offered for the flight from Seattle to Vancouver.

The seats were not very comfortable and there were no TV screens. Boarding was pretty fast because there were so few people on such a small plane and I appreciated that they still gave us our snack and drinks, however I really wish they would come up with a good gluten-free snack.

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

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.

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

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

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

The flight back to Dallas was delayed, which has happened to me several times with American Airlines. There was no announcement, no update sent out, no compensation offered for the inconvenience.

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

Boarding was smooth and seamless and the flight was without incident.

Food is what you expect on a plane. Nothing gluten free. But that is expected. Drinks, apple juice, was fine. Seat, what I expected. Fine.

The flight took off an hour late which made the connection concerning

The flight from Dallas to Tokyo was not on Japan Airlines. It was on American Airlines. Very disappointed that we did not fly on Japan Airlines. Will not be using you liars again. I’ll just book direct from the airline next time. Wish you could make this right and has us fly on Japan Air when heading back home to the US.

They made nearly everyone check their bag because the overhead bins are way too small. Extremely inconvenient

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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