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

SMF Airport Page →
2,461 mi airlines charter/private 16/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 33m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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AS819
AS Alaska
332
7:45 AM
PDT TB
10:27 AM
HST
5h 42m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3781
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
PDT TB
11:00 AM
HST
5h 30m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1942
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
HST T2
7:15 PM
PDT
5h 10m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
AS820
AS Alaska
332
2:00 PM
HST T1
10:09 PM
PDT
5h 9m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
OGG Kahului 6h 58m ASWN → AQASJL Kahului (OGG) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
KOA Kailua-Kona 7h 3m ASWN → AQASCPT Kailua-Kona (KOA) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LIH Lihue, Kauai 7h 5m AS → ASCPTJL Lihue, Kauai (LIH) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 40m ACAVCM → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 10m AAACAF → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
PDX Portland 8h 19m ASBAWN → ASFJKE Portland (PDX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SAN San Diego 8h 22m ASJLWN → ASFJKE San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 35m F9WNY4 → ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ONT Ontario 8h 41m WN → ASWN Ontario (ONT) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SEA Seattle 8h 58m AFASAY → ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
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Sacramento to Honolulu, Oahu
3 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,461 mi 5h 30m nonstop -3h behind

SMF–HNL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,461 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) Honolulu, Oahu to Sacramento flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 332 5h42 60% Oneworld –
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8 5h30 60% – –
HA Hawaiian Airlines 0 – – 60% – –
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to HNL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
OGG ~6h 58m KOA ~7h 3m LIH ~7h 5m OAK ~7h 10m SFO ~7h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
948
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
SMF → HNL
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
78%
Return
HNL → SMF
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → HNL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Metric SMF→HNL OAK→HNL SFO→HNL
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 15 17
Weekly flights 16 22 162
Flight time 5h 30m 4h 49m 4h 41m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Honolulu, Oahu flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights · San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 3:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
2,461 mi / 3,960 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance2,461 mi / 3,960 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights16 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: HNL
Full nameDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take about 5h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,461 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from SMF to HNL: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kahului, Ellison Onizuka Kona and Lihue.
Honolulu, Oahu is 3 hours behind Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from HNL to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. 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 SMF to HNL

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

SMF to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to HNL is about 5 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,461 miles (3,960 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kahului, Ellison Onizuka Kona and Lihue. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).