Flying from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Approximately 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento.
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-8. The city is two hours behind Houston, where Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the most popular route, with 13 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from IAH to SMF is with United Airlines at 20:35. Choose the first departure operated by United Airlines at 09:43 if you want to fly out earlier.
To avoid missing your IAH to Sacramento flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can book a direct Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento ticket. Begin your journey at IAH and touch down at Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
United Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento.
IAH is about 21 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to IAH:
79% of flights leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento
R 1,664 is currently the best price for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento flight. A return plane ticket starts at R 3,330. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from IAH to Sacramento, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Once your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento has touched down, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG is a comfy option that's an easy drive from SMF.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from IAH to Sacramento.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Central Sacramento is about 72 kilometres from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK). After your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Settle in and wind down at a hotel shortly after your IAH to Sacramento flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are easy to reach from SCK.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento. July is the busiest month to travel to Sacramento. If you like a quieter vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Look for cheap tickets from IAH to Sacramento in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
More about Sacramento
Start your Sacramento trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, California State Railroad Museum and Crocker Art Museum are top attractions which should be on every Sacramento itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Sacramento, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 145 kilometres south to San Jose to tick off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 121 kilometres southwest of Sacramento, San Francisco is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.



