Sacramento to Kahului (SMF–OGG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,403 mi airlines 11/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 7h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN3957
WN Southwest
B38M
7:45 AM
PDT TB
10:25 AM
HST
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3954
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 AM
PDT TB
10:20 AM
HST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA959
HA Hawaiian
A21N
9:33 AM
PDT TB
12:12 PM
HST
5h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4596
WN Southwest
7M8
12:30 PM
HST
7:30 PM
PDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA960
HA Hawaiian
A21N
2:34 PM
HST
9:38 PM
PDT
5h 4m
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 Kahului
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 2,403 mi 5h 25m nonstop -3h behind 21 1-stop hubs

SMF–OGG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,403 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–OGG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 A21N 5h39 85%
WN Southwest Airlines 4 7M8, B38M 5h25-5h40 85%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A21NHA
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (11 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 OGG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to OGG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
696
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 → OGG
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
70%
Return
OGG → SMF
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → OGG delays →

Other ways to reach Kahului from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Kahului International Airport.
Metric SMF→OGG OAK→OGG SFO→OGG
Distance from SMF 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 4
Weekly flights 11 28 90
Flight time 5h 25m 5h 15m 5h 18m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Kahului International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 3:00 PM in Kahului.
Distance & Flight Time
2,403 mi / 3,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m to 5h 40m.

SMF–OGG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Kahului route.
Route details
Distance2,403 mi / 3,866 km
Flight time5h 25m to 5h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 9 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: OGG
IATA / ICAOOGG / PHOG
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to OGG flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kahului International Airport take approximately 5h 25m to 5h 40m. The route covers 2,403 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from SMF to OGG. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, OAK, SNA, ONT, KOA, LIH, YVR, HNL, SFO, LAX, SEA, PHX, SAN, PDX, SLC, LAS, LGB, ORD, DEN, DFW and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kahului is 3 hours behind Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from OGG 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 OGG

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Kahului International Airport (OGG) are connected by nonstop service from Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to OGG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to OGG ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,403 miles (3,866 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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