Flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Sacramento(SMF) to Houston(IAH)
CHANGE DIRECTION

Sacramento International Airport George Bush Intercontinental Airport
SMF : Sacramento , United States IAH : Houston , United States
UTC-7(DST) UTC-5(DST)

Sacramento to Houston Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston (IAH).

Change Direction(IAH to SMF)

Flight Schedules Sacramento to Houston

This route is operated by United Airlines. This is the first direct flight from Sacramento to Houston.

Change Direction(IAH to SMF)

Flight Duration: Approximately 3 hours 37 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
UA1540 05:15 10:59 3h44m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:00 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Sacramento to Houston is the final flight at 13:10 by United Airlines UA1216.

From Sacramento (SMF) to Houston (IAH) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Sacramento to Houston
3 hours 37 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes
From Houston to Sacramento
4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes

Distance

From Houston to Sacramento
Approx. 1,610 miles
Approx. 2,590 Km
This is different from mileage credits in airline loyalty programs.

Sacramento to Houston Map

Sacramento International Airport Sacramento International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Type of aircrafts (SMF to IAH)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Sacramento and Houston. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Las Vegas (LAS)
SMF 1h24m LAS 2h54m IAH
1h30m 3h7m
Austin (AUS)
SMF 3h10m AUS 54分 IAH
3h40m 53分
Phoenix (PHX)
SMF 1h48m PHX 2h31m IAH
1h55m 2h41m
Dallas (DFW)
SMF 2h12m DFW 1h3m IAH
3h28m 1h11m
Tucson (TUS)
SMF 2h5m TUS 2h22m IAH
2h10m 2h38m
San Jose (SJC)
SMF 50分 SJC 3h39m IAH
45分 3h58m
Palm Springs (PSP)
SMF 1h25m PSP 3h3m IAH
1h30m 3h38m
Ontario (ONT)
SMF 1h20m ONT 2h57m IAH
1h20m 3h18m
San Francisco (SFO)
SMF 53分 SFO 3h44m IAH
51分 3h59m
Salt Lake City (SLC)
SMF 1h35m SLC 2h53m IAH
1h40m 3h4m

FAQ : Sacramento to Houston

How far is it from Sacramento to Houston?
The distance between Sacramento (SMF) to Houston (IAH) is approximately 1,610 miles(2,590km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Sacramento(SMF) to Houston(IAH)?
Currently, this route is served by United Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Sacramento to Houston Flight Schedules and Houston to Sacramento Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Sacramento (SMF) to Houston (IAH) route?
The Sacramento – Houston route is operated by Boeing 737-700 , Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Boeing 737 MAX 9 , Airbus A320 , Airbus A319 aircraft types.
What is the time difference between Sacramento to Houston?
The time difference between Sacramento International Airport(Sacramento) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport(Houston) is +2 hours. Houston is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.Sacramento is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.Houston is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.