Kailua-Kona to Sacramento (KOA–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,434 mi airlines 17/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2527
WN Southwest
7M8
10:00 AM
HST
6:20 PM
PDT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3482
WN Southwest
B38M
10:00 AM
HST
6:05 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA993
HA Hawaiian
321
11:23 AM
HST
7:37 PM
PDT
5h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA960
HA Hawaiian
4:04 PM
HST
11:56 PM
PDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA992
HA Hawaiian
A21N
7:00 AM
PDT TB
9:35 AM
HST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS8073
AS Alaska
321
7:00 AM
PDT TB
10:35 AM
HST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2032
WN Southwest
B38M
9:35 AM
PDT TB
12:01 PM
HST
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1178
WN Southwest
7M8
10:00 AM
PDT TB
12:25 PM
HST
5h 25m
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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Kailua-Kona to Sacramento
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 2,434 mi 4h 52m nonstop +3h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

KOA–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,434 miles in approximately 4h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOA–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, B38M 5h05-5h20 100%
HA Hawaiian Airlines 3 321 4h52-5h14 100%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – HA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (17 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KOA to SMF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
601
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
KOA → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → KOA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → SMF delays →

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric KOA→SMF OGG→SMF HNL→SMF
Distance from KOA 84 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 3
Weekly flights 17 9 21
Flight time 4h 52m 5h 5h
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Sacramento is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
KOA: HST · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 9:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,434 mi / 3,917 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 52m to 5h 20m.

KOA–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,434 mi / 3,917 km
Flight time4h 52m to 5h 20m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 19 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOA to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 4h 52m to 5h 20m. The route covers 2,434 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from KOA to SMF. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, LIH, ONT, YVR, SLC, PHX, LAS, DEN, LAX, PDX, SEA, ORD, SAN, DFW, HNL, SFO and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
Yes, return flights from SMF to KOA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG and HNL. 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 KOA to SMF

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KOA to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to SMF ranges from 4 hours 52 minutes to 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,434 miles (3,917 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).