Direct flights from Sacramento to Houston
11 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SMF to IAH.
Flight time: about 3h16m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2863 | 5:24a | 3h27m | Mon |
| United UAL2863 | 5:27a | 3h10m | Thu, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL552 | 7:23a | 3h16m | Sat |
| United UAL552 | 7:37a | 3h17m | Tue–Wed |
| United UAL1949 | 1:20p | 3h12m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Houston (IAH)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has 11 nonstop flights a week to Houston (IAH), operated by United. 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 (IAH) takes about 3h16m 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 3h16m.