Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Sacramento (SMF) flights
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,462-mile flight takes about 5h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,462 mi · 3,962 km
- Flight time
- 5h 8m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 89%
Airlines flying HNL to SMF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 58,235 | 5h 9m |
| Alaska Airlines | 7 | Airbus A330-200, Airbus A321 | 52,231 | 5h 6m |
| Hawaiian AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A330-200, Airbus A321 | 36,708 | 5h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
HNL to SMF flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:00am and the last at 2:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1882Southwest Airlines | 11:00am | 7:05pm | 28 | 86% |
| AS 820Alaska Airlines | 2:00pm | 10:09pm | 31 | 63% |
Is HNL to SMF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 730 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (85%), those around 2pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (60%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 365 | 86% | 8 min | 0.3% |
| Alaska Airlines | 243 | 63% | 41 min | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 122 | 65% | 23 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am to 12pm | 176 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 202 | 70% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 223 | 80% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 128 | 61% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 62 | 12,809 | |
| September 2025 | 59 | 11,239 | |
| October 2025 | 64 | 12,952 | |
| November 2025 | 60 | 11,788 | |
| December 2025 | 62 | 12,289 | |
| January 2026 | 62 | 12,218 | |
| February 2026 | 55 | 10,515 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 12,572 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 12,066 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 12,779 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 12,719 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 13,228 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.