Direct (nonstop) flights from Honolulu to Sacramento

3 airlines fly nonstop from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Sacramento International (SMF). It's 2,461 miles (3,961 km), about 5h 10m in the air. Operated by Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines.

HNL
Honolulu International Airport
🇺🇸 Honolulu, USA
SMF
Sacramento International
🇺🇸 Sacramento, USA
Flight Time
5h 10m
Distance
2,461 mi
3,961 km
CO₂/pax
416 kg
−34 kg vs. layover
Airlines
3
Alaska Airlines +2
Time Diff
+3h
Operated by Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines

Route data last updated: May 31, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Alaska Airlines AS Alaska Airlines
Route
HNL → SMF
Flight Time
5h 10m
Distance
2,461 mi
Hawaiian Airlines HA Hawaiian Airlines
Route
HNL → SMF
Flight Time
5h 10m
Distance
2,461 mi
Southwest Airlines WN Southwest Airlines
Route
HNL → SMF
Flight Time
5h 10m
Distance
2,461 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Honolulu to Sacramento with one stop · direct emits 416 kg CO₂ per passenger

HNL OGG (Kahului) SMF
Leg 1: 43m (100 mi) Leg 2: 5h 5m (2,404 mi) Total: ~5h 48m 🍃 450 kg CO₂ (+8% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HNL → OGG
43m · 100 mi
View HNL to OGG flights →
Leg 2
OGG → SMF
5h 5m · 2,404 mi
View OGG to SMF flights →
HNL KOA (Kailua-Kona) SMF
Leg 1: 48m (163 mi) Leg 2: 5h 10m (2,435 mi) Total: ~5h 58m 🍃 466 kg CO₂ (+12% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HNL → KOA
48m · 163 mi
View HNL to KOA flights →
Leg 2
KOA → SMF
5h 10m · 2,435 mi
View KOA to SMF flights →
HNL LIH (Kauai Island) SMF
Leg 1: 43m (102 mi) Leg 2: 5h 15m (2,508 mi) Total: ~5h 58m 🍃 428 kg CO₂ (+3% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HNL → LIH
43m · 102 mi
View HNL to LIH flights →
Leg 2
LIH → SMF
5h 15m · 2,508 mi
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HNL SFO (San Francisco) SMF
Leg 1: 5h 9m (2,397 mi) Leg 2: 1h 2m (86 mi) Total: ~6h 11m 🍃 446 kg CO₂ (+7% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HNL → SFO
5h 9m · 2,397 mi
View HNL to SFO flights →
Leg 2
SFO → SMF
1h 2m · 86 mi
View SFO to SMF flights →
HNL LGB (Long Beach) SMF
Leg 1: 5h 25m (2,569 mi) Leg 2: 1h 25m (387 mi) Total: ~6h 50m 🍃 490 kg CO₂ (+18% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HNL → LGB
5h 25m · 2,569 mi
View HNL to LGB flights →
Leg 2
LGB → SMF
1h 25m · 387 mi
View LGB to SMF flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Honolulu to Sacramento?

A nonstop flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Sacramento (SMF) takes approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes. The distance is 2,461 miles (3,961 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Honolulu to Sacramento?

3 airlines: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Honolulu to Sacramento?

Yes. 3 airlines: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines.

How far is Honolulu from Sacramento?

The flight distance from Honolulu to Sacramento is 2,461 miles (3,961 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as New York to Los Angeles.

What type of aircraft flies from Honolulu to Sacramento?

At 5h 10m, this route typically uses narrow-body or mid-range jets — Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320neo. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Honolulu to Sacramento?

Roughly 416 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 2,080 km.

Is the return flight from Sacramento to Honolulu also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to Sacramento?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Honolulu International Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.