HoustontoSacramentoFlight Time
IAH–SMF · Nonstop
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Houston (IAH) to Sacramento (SMF) is about 3h 54m, covering 1,607 miles. United Airlines flies the route nonstop with 2-3/day departures, from 10:00 to 21:16 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 54m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,607 mi | Nonstop | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Houston to Sacramento
United Airlines operates 2-3/day flights from IAH to SMF. Departures leave from Terminal C at IAH.
- First departure
- 10:00
- Last departure
- 21:16
- Cadence
- 3 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 3
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal C · Seat map | 10:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SMF to IAH flights — 2-3/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for IAH, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 15 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Houston to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Houston (IAH) to Sacramento (SMF) is about 3h 54m, based on the 1,607-mile flying distance.
How far is Houston from Sacramento?
Houston (IAH) to Sacramento (SMF) is about 1,607 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Sacramento?
Yes. United Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Sacramento (SMF), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Houston to Sacramento?
United Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Sacramento (SMF).
What aircraft fly from Houston to Sacramento?
The IAH–SMF route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Houston
- HOU - HoustonWilliam P Hobby Airport · 24 mi from IAHFlights from HOU
Near Sacramento
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 76 mi from SMFFlights to OAK
- SFO - San FranciscoSan Francisco International Airport · 86 mi from SMFFlights to SFO
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 94 mi from SMFFlights to SJC