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

MHR Airport Page →
1,589 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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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Sacramento to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,589 mi 3h 8m nonstop +2h ahead

MHR–IAH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MHR to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
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
MHR → IAH
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
IAH → MHR
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric MHR→IAH SMF→IAH CCR→IAH
Distance from MHR 19 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights ~1 29
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 35m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of MHR with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,589 mi / 2,557 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m gate to gate.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

MHR–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,589 mi / 2,557 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MHR
IATA / ICAOMHR / KMHR
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MHR to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento Mather Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 3h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,589 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, CCR and OAK. 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 MHR to IAH

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

MHR to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MHR to IAH is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,589 miles (2,557 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Concord (CCR) and Oakland (OAK).