Lihue, Kauai to Sacramento (LIH–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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HA966
HA Hawaiian
321
11:05 AM
HST
7:20 PM
PDT
5h 15m
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HA965
HA Hawaiian
A21N
7:01 AM
PDT TB
9:47 AM
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5h 46m
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AS8065
AS Alaska
321
7:01 AM
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9:47 AM
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5h 46m
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Lihue, Kauai to Sacramento
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,506 mi 4h 47m nonstop +3h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

LIH–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,506 miles in approximately 4h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore LIH Routes SMF Routes LIH Live Flights SMF Live Flights LIH Delays SMF Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIH–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HA Hawaiian Airlines 4 321 5h15 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – HA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA (4 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, LIH to SMF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
YVR ~10h 24m LAS ~17h 33m PHX ~18h 35m SEA ~19h 54m HNL ~20h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
472
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIH → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
Return
SMF → LIH
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIH delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Lihue, Kauai

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric LIH→SMF HNL→SMF
Distance from LIH – 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 6 21
Flight time 4h 47m 5h
Departure OTP 100% –
Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of LIH 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 Lihue, Kauai.
LIH: HST · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 9:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,506 mi / 4,033 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 47m to 5h 15m.
Facts

LIH–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,506 mi / 4,033 km
Flight time4h 47m to 5h 15m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 8 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 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 LIH to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Lihue Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 4h 47m to 5h 15m. The route covers 2,506 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from LIH to SMF. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YVR, LAS, PHX, SEA, HNL, LAX, DEN, PDX, SFO, SAN, KOA and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 3 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
Yes, return flights from SMF to LIH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 LIH to SMF

Lihue Airport (LIH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Hawaiian Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIH to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIH to SMF ranges from 4 hours 47 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,506 miles (4,033 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via YVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).