Houston to Sacramento (HOU–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HOU Airport Page →
1,622 mi airlines 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 12h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
→
WN866
WN Southwest
7S7
5:26 PM
CDT T3
7:29 PM
PDT
4h 3m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
WN2421
WN Southwest
7M8
9:00 PM
CDT
11:05 PM
PDT
4h 5m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
WN3327
WN Southwest
738
5:30 AM
PDT TB
11:10 AM
CDT
3h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Sacramento
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,622 mi 4h 3m nonstop -2h behind 61 1-stop hubs

HOU–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,622 miles in approximately 4h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore HOU Routes SMF Routes HOU Live Flights SMF Live Flights HOU Delays SMF Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8, 7S7 4h03-4h05 61% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to SMF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,535
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric HOU→SMF IAH→SMF AUS→SMF
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 3
Weekly flights 7 35 8
Flight time 4h 3m 4h 21m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 61% – –
Houston (IAH) to Sacramento flights · Austin (AUS) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,622 mi / 2,610 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 3m to 4h 5m.
Facts

HOU–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,622 mi / 2,610 km
Flight time4h 3m to 4h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 4h 3m to 4h 5m. The route covers 1,622 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from HOU to SMF. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, CIC, MRY, EAR, VNY, FAT, MKC, OKC, RIL, SBA, ABQ, SNA, BJC, PSP, MEM, SEA, SFO, PDX, MCI, MLM, GEG, BJX, BZN, GDL, LAN, TYS, YVR, BFI, CLE, ORD, PBI, CLT, TEB, RDU, YYZ, IAD, PVR, EWR, BGR, SJD, JFK, LGB, ONT, MSP, ATL, SLC, DFW, LAX, PHX, SAN, LAS, DAL, DEN, BWI, MDW, AUS, BUR, STL, MCO, BNA and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from SMF to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to SMF

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to SMF ranges from 4 hours 3 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,622 miles (2,610 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).