Houston (HOU) to Sacramento (SMF) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,624-mile flight takes about 3h 58m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,624 mi · 2,614 km
- Flight time
- 3h 58m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying HOU to SMF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 47,906 | 3h 58m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
HOU to SMF flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:00am and the last at 10:45am. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 4928Southwest Airlines | 8:00am | 10:00am | 16 | 94% |
| WN 1809Southwest Airlines | 10:45am | 12:45pm | 12 | 100% |
Is HOU to SMF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 364 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (93%), those around 9pm the least (34%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 364 | 79% | 11 min | 0.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 27 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 52 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 70 | 93% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 55 | 86% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 35 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 27 | 74% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 22 | 86% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 15 | 67% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 32 | 34% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 3,930 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,794 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 4,746 | |
| November 2025 | 29 | 4,002 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 4,532 | |
| January 2026 | 31 | 3,781 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 3,302 | |
| March 2026 | 31 | 3,866 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 3,627 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,862 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 4,153 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,311 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.