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

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2,461 mi airlines 23/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN4481
WN Southwest
B38M
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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sacramento to Honolulu, Oahu
3 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 2,461 mi 4h 55m nonstop -3h behind 27 1-stop hubs

SMF–HNL 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 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, B38M 5h30-5h50 95%
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 332 5h52 95%
AS Alaska Airlines 1 95% 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, 95%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to HNL 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
23
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,067
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
SMF → HNL
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
72%
Return
HNL → SMF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → HNL delays →

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 7 8
Weekly flights 23 14 118
Flight time 4h 55m 5h 32m 5h 37m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

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 4h 55m to 5h 52m.

SMF–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance2,461 mi / 3,960 km
Flight time4h 55m to 5h 52m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights23 out / 21 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 4h 55m to 5h 52m. The route covers 2,461 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from SMF to HNL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, BUR, CVG, KOA, OGG, LIH, MIA, EWR, DTW, YVR, SAN, SFO, LAX, LAS, PDX, SEA, PHX, SLC, ONT, ORD, DEN, IAH, LGB, DFW, ATL, IAD and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SMF to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to HNL ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes to 5 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,461 miles (3,960 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).