HNL → SMFHonolulu to Sacramento

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Direct flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Sacramento (SMF): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 100% of the last 12 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 11 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 12 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 3,959 km, an estimated 5 hours 35 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Honolulu and Sacramento. Updated 27 October 2026 at 00:49 UTC.

HNL Honolulu smooth · +14
SMF Sacramento smooth · +0
3,959 km · ~5h 35m est.
dep bank 12:05–12:1014x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
100% on time

of the last 12 operated HNL → SMF flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −11 min. 0 of 12 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−11 minacross the last 12 operated legs
Flight time~5h 35mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 12

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Alaska AirlinesSouthwest Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Alaska AirlinesAS100% on time

Flights AS820 12:05 daily

Southwest AirlinesWN100% on time

Flights WN1994 12:10 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-26AS820arrived+2
10-26WN1994arrived−3
10-24AS820arrived−20
10-24WN1994arrived−13
10-23AS820arrived−3
10-23WN1994arrived−32
10-22AS820arrived−33
10-22WN1994arrived−21
10-21AS820arrived+0
10-21WN1994arrived−14
10-20AS820arrived+8
10-20WN1994arrived−11

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
HNLHonolulu +14 min smooth 🌤 mostly cloudy · NW 4 kt Full HNL delay board →
SMFSacramento +0 min smooth 🌤 scattered clouds · SW 7 kt Full SMF delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at SMF: 41% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +8 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Honolulu to Sacramento route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop HNL to SMF flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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HNL to SMF questions

Is HNL–SMF running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at HNL is the weaker end, route health score 91/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on HNL–SMF?

Operators schedule 2 departures from HNL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SMF delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from HNL to SMF?

Great-circle distance is 3,959 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 309–369 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does HNL–SMF fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 14 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.