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

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HA Hawaiian
A21N
7:01 AM
PDT TB
9:47 AM
HST
5h 46m
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AS8065
AS Alaska
321
7:01 AM
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9:47 AM
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HA Hawaiian
321
11:05 AM
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7:20 PM
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5h 15m
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Sacramento to Lihue, Kauai
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,506 mi 5h 46m nonstop -3h behind 15 1-stop hubs

SMF–LIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,506 miles in approximately 5h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 4 321 5h46 65% Oneworld –
HA Hawaiian Airlines 4 A21N 5h46 65% – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AS
A21N – HA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (4 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: HA (4 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 LIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
OAK ~7h 52m SNA ~8h 54m OGG ~9h 31m DAL ~11h 53m YVR ~12h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
475
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 → LIH
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
84%
Return
LIH → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → LIH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Lihue Airport.
Metric SMF→LIH OAK→LIH SFO→LIH
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 4
Weekly flights 8 22 26
Flight time 5h 46m 5h 25m 5h 42m
Departure OTP 65% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Lihue, Kauai flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue, Kauai flights · San Jose (SJC) to Lihue, Kauai flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Lihue Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,506 mi / 4,033 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 46m.
Facts

SMF–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance2,506 mi / 4,033 km
Flight time5h 46m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 6 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Lihue Airport take approximately 5h 46m. The route covers 2,506 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SMF to LIH. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, SNA, OGG, DAL, YVR, HNL, LAX, SFO, SEA, PHX, LAS, PDX, SAN, DEN and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from LIH 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 LIH

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to LIH ranges from 5 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,506 miles (4,033 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 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).