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

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WN3327
WN Southwest
B38M
10:58 AM
PDT
4:26 PM
CDT
3h 28m
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WN866
WN Southwest
7S7
5:26 PM
CDT T3
7:29 PM
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4h 3m
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WN2421
WN Southwest
7M8
9:00 PM
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11:05 PM
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4h 5m
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Sacramento to Houston
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,622 mi 3h 28m nonstop +2h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

SMF–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,622 miles in approximately 3h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 B38M 3h28 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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, SMF to HOU 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
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,462
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 Houston from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric SMF→HOU CCR→HOU STS→HOU
Distance from SMF – 55 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 7 – 1
Flight time 3h 28m 3h 4m 3h 23m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Concord (CCR) to Houston flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Houston flights · Oakland (OAK) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,622 mi / 2,610 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 28m.
Facts

SMF–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,622 mi / 2,610 km
Flight time3h 28m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 3h 28m. The route covers 1,622 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SMF to HOU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, SCF, VNY, BJC, AFW, MSY, SJC, SNA, OAK, APA, STS, ABQ, SBA, PSP, BZN, SAT, ADS, SFO, MCI, PDK, OKC, CVG, BUR, LGA, GDL, MKE, IND, MKC, PVR, BFI, YVR, TYS, AVL, ORD, APF, CLT, CHO, MIA, IAD, EWR, AUS, MSP, DFW, BWI, MDW, BNA, DAL, LAS, LAX, PHX, MCO, DEN, LGB, SAN, ONT, SLC, ATL, STL and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from HOU to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CCR, STS 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 SMF to HOU

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

SMF to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to HOU ranges from 3 hours 28 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

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).