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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
HA973
HA Hawaiian
A21N
8:00 AM
PDT TB
10:35 AM
HST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2032
WN Southwest
7M8
9:30 AM
PDT TB
12:10 PM
HST
5h 40m
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
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

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Sacramento to Kailua-Kona
3 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 2,434 mi 5h 25m nonstop -3h behind 23 1-stop hubs

SMF–KOA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,434 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8 5h25-5h40 81%
HA Hawaiian Airlines 5 A21N 5h35 81%
AS Alaska Airlines 3 321 5h35 81% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A21NHA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (19 flights/wk, 86%)
Oneworld: AS (3 flights/wk, 14%)
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 KOA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
568
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 → KOA
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
82%
Return
KOA → SMF
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → KOA delays →

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric SMF→KOA OAK→KOA SFO→KOA
Distance from SMF 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 6
Weekly flights 22 1 72
Flight time 5h 25m 5h 6m 5h 26m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,434 mi / 3,917 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m to 5h 40m.

SMF–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,434 mi / 3,917 km
Flight time5h 25m to 5h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights22 out / 17 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 5h 25m to 5h 40m. The route covers 2,434 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from SMF to KOA. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, VNY, ONT, SCF, OGG, SAT, LIH, STL, HNL, IAD, EWR, LAX, YVR, SFO, SEA, SLC, LAS, PHX, PDX, SAN, ORD, DEN and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from KOA 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 KOA

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SMF to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to KOA ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,434 miles (3,917 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 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).