Honolulu, Oahu to Sacramento (HNL–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2691
WN Southwest
B38M
11:10 AM
HST T2
7:30 PM
PDT
5h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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AS820
AS Alaska
332
1:39 PM
HST T1
9:59 PM
PDT
5h 20m
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HA820+2
HA Hawaiian
332
1:39 PM
HST
9:26 PM
PDT
4h 47m
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M T W T F S S
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AS819
AS Alaska
332
8:00 AM
PDT TB
10:43 AM
HST
5h 43m
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WN4335
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
PDT TB
11:00 AM
HST
5h 30m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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Honolulu, Oahu to Sacramento
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 2,461 mi 4h 47m nonstop +3h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

HNL–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,461 miles in approximately 4h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 B38M 5h20 92% – –
HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: AS 2 332 4h47 92% – AS
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – AS, HA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HNL to SMF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
957
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric HNL→SMF OGG→SMF LIH→SMF
Distance from HNL – 101 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 16 2 2
Flight time 4h 47m 5h 5m 5h 3m
Departure OTP 92% – –
Kahului (OGG) to Sacramento flights · Lihue, Kauai (LIH) to Sacramento flights · Kailua-Kona (KOA) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Sacramento is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 9:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,461 mi / 3,960 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 47m to 5h 20m.
Facts

HNL–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,461 mi / 3,960 km
Flight time4h 47m to 5h 20m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: HNL
Full nameDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 4h 47m to 5h 20m. The route covers 2,461 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from HNL to SMF. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, LIH, GEG, BFI, RIL, AFW, AUS, CVG, YYZ, TEB, DEN, EWR, YVR, PHX, SFO, LAX, PDX, SLC, LAS, SAN, SEA, DTW, ORD, DFW, KOA, OGG, IAH, ONT, BUR, MSP, LGB, IAD, JFK, ATL and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from SMF to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG, LIH and KOA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HNL to SMF

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HNL to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to SMF ranges from 4 hours 47 minutes to 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,461 miles (3,960 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG), Lihue, Kauai (LIH) and Kailua-Kona (KOA).