Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Houston two hours ahead of Sacramento.
Flights from SMF to HOU start at 06:00 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 12:35 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, there are five weekly Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your SMF to HOU flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Houston — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for SMF to HOU flights, with 80.0% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SMF and HOU:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flight is R 3,452. A round-trip ticket right now is R 6,905. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SMF to HOU.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that take off from SMF reach their destination without delay.
Sacramento International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, have a look at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a short ride from SMF.
Arriving at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HOU if you're taking a late Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a William P. Hobby Airport rental car and explore Houston and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from William P. Hobby Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Houston. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Houston in April.
Book your flight from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport for August if you want to go to Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SMF to HOU sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Houston is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to San Antonio will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, head for Dallas, about 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are among its highlights.
