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

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1,589 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Houston to Sacramento
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,589 mi 3h 13m nonstop -2h behind

IAH–MHR has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → MHR
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
MHR → IAH
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
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 ~1
Flight time 3h 13m 3h 25m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 73%
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.
Distance & Flight Time
1,589 mi / 2,557 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 13m gate to gate.
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
Distance1,589 mi / 2,557 km
Flight time3h 13m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
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.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport take about 3h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 1,589 miles.
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.
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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 IAH to MHR

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to MHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MHR is about 3 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,589 miles (2,557 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).