Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
Sacramento is two hours behind Houston and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
You can choose from 20 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport flights. The 09:40 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:15.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAH to SMF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
United Airlines offers direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Sacramento — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
With 69.66% of services landing as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering IAH to SMF flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between IAH and SMF:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight is ر.ق. 326. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 693. Depending on the availability 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 IAH to SMF.
The cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the flights that depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to IAH:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Hop off your George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfy option a short journey from SMF, head for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Grab a Sacramento International Airport rental car and explore Sacramento and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
From Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Sacramento. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to SMF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Sacramento is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 145 kilometres south of Sacramento, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
San Francisco is another standout destination in United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. No trip is complete without visiting Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
