Sacramento to Houston (SMF–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SMF–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,607 miles in approximately 3h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 320, 738, 739 | 3h42-3h51 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→IAH | CCR→IAH | SFO→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 55 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 1 | 93 |
| Flight time | 3h 42m | 3h 25m | 3h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
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.
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.
SMF–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMF to IAH
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SMF to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to IAH ranges from 3 hours 42 minutes to 3 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,607 miles (2,586 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
46 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), San Francisco (SFO) and Reno (RNO).