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Route overview: Houston to Sacramento (SMF) flight deals

Houston → Sacramento

Dec 20, 2026 · choose your return date

HOU → SMF1 adulteconomyOne way and round trips

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One-way flights and round trips by duration. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

December 2026

Dec 20, 2026 · One waySouthwest AirlinesNonstop$259.00 Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 · 1 nightSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$462.00 Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 · 2 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$490.00 Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 · 3 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$490.00 Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 · 4 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$490.00 Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · 5 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$462.00 Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$462.00 Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · 7 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$462.00 Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 · 8 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$462.00 Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026 · 9 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$490.00 Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · 10 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$490.00 Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · 11 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$490.00 Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · 12 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$451.15 Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 13 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$451.15 Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 14 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$451.15

Flights for your trip

  1. Sun, Dec 20 · One way

    Southwest Airlines
    7:50 amHOU
    4h 5m
    Nonstop
    9:55 amSMF

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  2. Sun, Dec 20 – Mon, Dec 21

    Southwest Airlines
    7:50 amHOU
    4h 5m
    Nonstop
    9:55 amSMF
    Southwest Airlines
    9:15 amSMF
    6h 25m
    DEN · 1h 50m
    5:40 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  3. Sun, Dec 20 – Tue, Dec 22

    Southwest Airlines
    7:50 amHOU
    4h 5m
    Nonstop
    9:55 amSMF
    Southwest Airlines
    12:15 pmSMF
    3h 40m
    Nonstop
    5:55 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  4. Sun, Dec 20 – Wed, Dec 23

    Southwest Airlines
    7:50 amHOU
    4h 5m
    Nonstop
    9:55 amSMF
    Southwest Airlines
    12:05 pmSMF
    3h 40m
    Nonstop
    5:45 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  5. Sun, Dec 20 – Thu, Dec 24

    Southwest Airlines
    7:50 amHOU
    4h 5m
    Nonstop
    9:55 amSMF
    Southwest Airlines
    1:50 pmSMF
    3h 35m
    Nonstop
    7:25 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  6. Sun, Dec 20 – Sat, Dec 26

    Southwest Airlines
    7:50 amHOU
    4h 5m
    Nonstop
    9:55 amSMF
    Southwest Airlines
    6:00 amSMF
    5h 50m
    LAX · 1h 5m
    1:50 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  7. Sun, Dec 20 – Sun, Dec 27

    Southwest Airlines
    7:50 amHOU
    4h 5m
    Nonstop
    9:55 amSMF
    Southwest Airlines
    11:10 amSMF
    5h 35m
    BUR · 1h 5m
    6:45 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  8. Sun, Dec 20 – Mon, Dec 28

    Southwest Airlines
    7:50 amHOU
    4h 5m
    Nonstop
    9:55 amSMF
    Southwest Airlines
    9:15 amSMF
    6h 25m
    DEN · 1h 50m
    5:40 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  9. Sun, Dec 20 – Wed, Dec 30

    Southwest Airlines
    7:50 amHOU
    4h 5m
    Nonstop
    9:55 amSMF
    Southwest Airlines
    12:05 pmSMF
    3h 40m
    Nonstop
    5:45 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  10. Sun, Dec 20 – Thu, Dec 31

    Southwest Airlines
    7:50 amHOU
    4h 5m
    Nonstop
    9:55 amSMF
    Southwest Airlines
    1:50 pmSMF
    3h 35m
    Nonstop
    7:25 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  11. Sun, Dec 20 – Fri, Jan 1

    Southwest Airlines
    7:50 amHOU
    4h 5m
    Nonstop
    9:55 amSMF
    Southwest Airlines
    5:00 amSMF
    5h 40m
    DAL · 1h 15m
    12:40 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  12. Sun, Dec 20 – Sun, Jan 3

    Southwest Airlines
    7:50 amHOU
    4h 5m
    Nonstop
    9:55 amSMF
    Southwest Airlines
    11:10 amSMF
    5h 35m
    BUR · 1h 5m
    6:45 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

Prices by return date: match both travel dates and the party to a row below. Each total is for that exact trip, issued at the time shown. To book or select flights, follow that row's price link; it keeps the exact dates and travelers.

Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-12-20 · one waySouthwest AirlinesWN4432Axel-exclusive $259.002026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2026-12-21Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN2542 + WN1651Axel-exclusive $462.002026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2026-12-22Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN3962Axel-exclusive $490.002026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2026-12-23Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN3962Axel-exclusive $490.002026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2026-12-24Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN3962Axel-exclusive $490.002026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2026-12-25Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN2992 + WN19Axel-exclusive $462.002026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2026-12-26Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN4806 + WN4125Axel-exclusive $462.002026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2026-12-27Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN3992 + WN2981Axel-exclusive $462.002026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2026-12-28Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN2542 + WN1651Axel-exclusive $462.002026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2026-12-29Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN3962Axel-exclusive $490.002026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2026-12-30Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN3962Axel-exclusive $490.002026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2026-12-31Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN3962Axel-exclusive $490.002026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2027-01-01Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN2992 + WN19Axel-exclusive $451.152026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2027-01-02Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN4806 + WN4125Axel-exclusive $451.152026-10-29T01:05:11Z
2026-12-20 → 2027-01-03Southwest AirlinesWN4432 / WN3992 + WN2981Axel-exclusive $451.152026-10-29T01:05:11Z

Route overview: Houston to Sacramento (SMF) flight deals

2026-12-20 · one way · Axel-exclusive $259.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4432: HOU 2026-12-20 07:50:00 → SMF 2026-12-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 245 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-20 → 2026-12-21 · Axel-exclusive $462.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4432: HOU 2026-12-20 07:50:00 → SMF 2026-12-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 245 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2542 / WN1651: SMF 2026-12-21 09:15:00 → HOU 2026-12-21 17:40:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2542: SMF 2026-12-21 09:15:00 → DEN 2026-12-21 12:30:00; layover at DEN: 110 minutes.
    • WN1651: DEN 2026-12-21 14:20:00 → HOU 2026-12-21 17:40:00.

2026-12-20 → 2026-12-22 · Axel-exclusive $490.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4432: HOU 2026-12-20 07:50:00 → SMF 2026-12-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 245 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3962: SMF 2026-12-22 12:15:00 → HOU 2026-12-22 17:55:00; nonstop; 220 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-20 → 2026-12-23 · Axel-exclusive $490.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4432: HOU 2026-12-20 07:50:00 → SMF 2026-12-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 245 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3962: SMF 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → HOU 2026-12-23 17:45:00; nonstop; 220 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-20 → 2026-12-24 · Axel-exclusive $490.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4432: HOU 2026-12-20 07:50:00 → SMF 2026-12-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 245 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3962: SMF 2026-12-24 13:50:00 → HOU 2026-12-24 19:25:00; nonstop; 215 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-20 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $462.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4432: HOU 2026-12-20 07:50:00 → SMF 2026-12-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 245 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4806 / WN4125: SMF 2026-12-26 06:00:00 → HOU 2026-12-26 13:50:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 350 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4806: SMF 2026-12-26 06:00:00 → LAX 2026-12-26 07:30:00; layover at LAX: 65 minutes.
    • WN4125: LAX 2026-12-26 08:35:00 → HOU 2026-12-26 13:50:00.

2026-12-20 → 2026-12-27 · Axel-exclusive $462.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4432: HOU 2026-12-20 07:50:00 → SMF 2026-12-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 245 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3992 / WN2981: SMF 2026-12-27 11:10:00 → HOU 2026-12-27 18:45:00; 1 stop(s) via BUR; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN3992: SMF 2026-12-27 11:10:00 → BUR 2026-12-27 12:30:00; layover at BUR: 65 minutes.
    • WN2981: BUR 2026-12-27 13:35:00 → HOU 2026-12-27 18:45:00.

2026-12-20 → 2026-12-28 · Axel-exclusive $462.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4432: HOU 2026-12-20 07:50:00 → SMF 2026-12-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 245 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2542 / WN1651: SMF 2026-12-28 09:15:00 → HOU 2026-12-28 17:40:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2542: SMF 2026-12-28 09:15:00 → DEN 2026-12-28 12:30:00; layover at DEN: 110 minutes.
    • WN1651: DEN 2026-12-28 14:20:00 → HOU 2026-12-28 17:40:00.

2026-12-20 → 2026-12-30 · Axel-exclusive $490.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4432: HOU 2026-12-20 07:50:00 → SMF 2026-12-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 245 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3962: SMF 2026-12-30 12:05:00 → HOU 2026-12-30 17:45:00; nonstop; 220 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-20 → 2026-12-31 · Axel-exclusive $490.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4432: HOU 2026-12-20 07:50:00 → SMF 2026-12-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 245 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3962: SMF 2026-12-31 13:50:00 → HOU 2026-12-31 19:25:00; nonstop; 215 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-20 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $451.15

  • Southwest Airlines WN4432: HOU 2026-12-20 07:50:00 → SMF 2026-12-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 245 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2992 / WN19: SMF 2027-01-01 05:00:00 → HOU 2027-01-01 12:40:00; 1 stop(s) via DAL; 340 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2992: SMF 2027-01-01 05:00:00 → DAL 2027-01-01 10:15:00; layover at DAL: 75 minutes.
    • WN19: DAL 2027-01-01 11:30:00 → HOU 2027-01-01 12:40:00.

2026-12-20 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $451.15

  • Southwest Airlines WN4432: HOU 2026-12-20 07:50:00 → SMF 2026-12-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 245 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3992 / WN2981: SMF 2027-01-03 11:10:00 → HOU 2027-01-03 18:45:00; 1 stop(s) via BUR; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN3992: SMF 2027-01-03 11:10:00 → BUR 2027-01-03 12:30:00; layover at BUR: 65 minutes.
    • WN2981: BUR 2027-01-03 13:35:00 → HOU 2027-01-03 18:45:00.

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