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

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1,622 mi airlines 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 57m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN20
WN Southwest
737
5:10 AM
PDT TB
10:40 AM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3327
WN Southwest
73H
7:00 AM
PDT TB
12:40 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1301
WN Southwest
B38M
8:45 AM
PDT TB
2:15 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2054
WN Southwest
7S7
3:47 PM
CDT
6:22 PM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2221
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
CDT
6:34 PM
PDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN342
WN Southwest
7M8
4:20 PM
CDT T4
6:30 PM
PDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN866
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
PDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2421
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 PM
CDT
8:10 PM
PDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sacramento to Houston
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,622 mi 3h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 39 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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 737, 73H, B38M 3h30-3h40 50%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to HOU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,536
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMF → HOU
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
0%
Return
HOU → SMF
16%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
16%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric SMF→HOU CCR→HOU OAK→HOU
Distance from SMF 55 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 1 14
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 4m 3h 35m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

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 30m to 3h 40m.

SMF–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,622 mi / 2,610 km
Flight time3h 30m to 3h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 3h 30m to 3h 40m. The route covers 1,622 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SMF to HOU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, PSP, BUR, SBA, OAK, SNA, SFO, PDK, MCI, LGA, TYS, YVR, CLT, IAD, MIA, ORD, EWR, LGB, DFW, BNA, BWI, MDW, ATL, LAS, STL, SAN, PHX, MCO, LAX, SLC, DAL, DEN, AUS, ONT, PVR, IND, MSP, SJD and AFW. 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, OAK and SFO. 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 SMF to HOU

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SMF to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to HOU ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,622 miles (2,610 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).