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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
HA965
HA Hawaiian
A21N
8:33 AM
PDT
10:59 AM
HST
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS965
AS Alaska
32B
8:33 AM
PDT TB
10:57 AM
HST
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1178
WN Southwest
7M8
9:50 AM
PDT TB
12:15 PM
HST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2414
WN Southwest
7M8
10:00 AM
HST
6:20 PM
PDT
5h 20m
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

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Sacramento to Kailua-Kona
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 2,434 mi 5h 24m nonstop -3h behind 28 1-stop hubs

SMF–KOA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,434 miles in approximately 5h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 28 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 7 7M8 5h25 87%
HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: AS 1 A21N 5h26 87% AS
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A21N Airbus A321neo – HA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (8 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, SMF to KOA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
504
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.

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 2 4 11
Weekly flights 11 2 83
Flight time 5h 24m 5h 17m 4h 29m
Departure OTP 87%
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 24m to 5h 26m.

SMF–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,434 mi / 3,917 km
Flight time5h 24m to 5h 26m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 8 return
1-stop connections28 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 24m to 5h 26m. The route covers 2,434 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from SMF to KOA. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, SJC, VNY, SBA, SNA, SCF, OGG, YVR, SLC, BZN, SAT, AUS, LIH, DFW, STL, HNL, SEA, ORD, IAD, EWR, LAX, SFO, ONT, LAS, SAN, PHX, PDX and DEN. 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 Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to KOA ranges from 5 hours 24 minutes to 5 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,434 miles (3,917 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 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).