Houston to Sacramento (IAH–MHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and MHR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MHR.
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Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → MHR
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
MHR → IAH
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento Mather Airport.
Metric IAH→MHR HOU→MHR AUS→MHR
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Sacramento Mather Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–MHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Sacramento route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: MHR
IATA / ICAOMHR / KMHR
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation98 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to MHR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from MHR to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).