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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Sacramento and Houston Hobby Airport.

Flights from Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Houston Hobby (HOU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $464 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $534 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$91 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 8% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $504 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $580, a difference of $76. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 9:41 am
• Latest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 5:46 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 78% above the route average of $534. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport takes 3h 36m, covering 1,620 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $354 to $2,482. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 5h 19m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 44m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Houston Hobby 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 Hobby Airport (HOU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Houston Hobby Airport range from $457 to $693, with an average of $534 over the past 12 months. Anything below $457 counts as a good deal.