Direct flights from Sacramento to Houston
7 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SMF to HOU.
Flight time: about 3h20m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Sacramento local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA3699 | 8:22a | 3h12m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3699 | 8:32a | 3h10m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3699 | 8:40a | 3h20m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3836 | 11:52a | 3h25m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3699 | 12:01p | 3h20m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3699 | 12:48p | 3h24m | Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston (HOU)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has 7 nonstop flights a week to Houston (HOU), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SMF and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Houston?
The nonstop flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston (HOU) takes about 3h20m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Houston?
Driving from Sacramento to Houston takes about 28h 1m behind the wheel — roughly 1,929 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h20m.