Sacramento (SMF) to Kailua-Kona (KOA) flights
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole, with about 10 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,435-mile flight takes about 5h 24m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,435 mi · 3,919 km
- Flight time
- 5h 24m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying SMF to KOA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 55,916 | 5h 23m |
| Alaska Airlines | 3 | Airbus A321 | 13,122 | 5h 26m |
| Hawaiian AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321 | 8,112 | 5h 23m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SMF to KOA flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:04am and the last at 10:00am. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 968Alaska Airlines | 7:04am | 9:31am | 6 | n/a |
| AS 965Alaska Airlines | 7:37am | 10:00am | 8 | 98% |
| WN 3700Southwest Airlines | 10:00am | 12:25pm | 28 | 82% |
Is SMF to KOA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 88% of 522 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (95%), those around 10am the least (82%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (68%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 365 | 87% | 8 min | 0.3% |
| Alaska Airlines | 104 | 91% | 4 min | 0% |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 53 | 90% | 5 min | 1.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 118 | 90% | |
| 8am to 9am | 39 | 95% | |
| 9am to 10am | 231 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 134 | 82% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 44 | 5,884 | |
| September 2025 | 43 | 5,749 | |
| October 2025 | 42 | 6,422 | |
| November 2025 | 43 | 6,303 | |
| December 2025 | 45 | 6,754 | |
| January 2026 | 44 | 6,015 | |
| February 2026 | 40 | 6,151 | |
| March 2026 | 43 | 6,288 | |
| April 2026 | 43 | 6,310 | |
| May 2026 | 44 | 6,700 | |
| June 2026 | 43 | 7,171 | |
| July 2026 | 44 | 7,403 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.