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

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2,461 mi airlines 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 18h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2691
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
HST T2
7:25 PM
PDT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3092
WN Southwest
B38M
11:25 AM
HST T2
7:35 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA820
HA Hawaiian
332
1:28 PM
HST T1
9:28 PM
PDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4481
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 AM
PDT TB
11:05 AM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4335
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
PDT TB
11:00 AM
HST
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA819
HA Hawaiian
332
8:58 AM
PDT TB
11:50 AM
HST
5h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Honolulu, Oahu to Sacramento
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,461 mi 5h nonstop +3h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

HNL–SMF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,461 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 7M8, B38M 5h10-5h20 80%
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 332 5h 80%
AS Alaska Airlines 0 80% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – HA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (21 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HNL to SMF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,022
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HNL → SMF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → HNL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → SMF delays →

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 3 2 2
Weekly flights 21 9 6
Flight time 5h 5h 4h 47m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Sacramento International Airport.

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 5h 0m to 5h 20m.

HNL–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,461 mi / 3,960 km
Flight time5h to 5h 20m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 5h to 5h 20m. The route covers 2,461 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from HNL to SMF. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, VNY, GEG, IAH, YVR, JFK, SFO, PHX, PDX, SLC, SEA, DEN, KOA, LAX, LAS, MSP, LIH, SAN, ORD, DFW, ONT, LGB, OGG, IAD, DTW, ATL and EWR. 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 Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HNL to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to SMF ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes to 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,461 miles (3,960 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG), Lihue, Kauai (LIH) and Kailua-Kona (KOA).