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$207 Find Cheap Flights from Honolulu to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
$411
Typical prices: $441-$349
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HNL - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$414
Typical prices: $617-$361
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/13Mon 8/17
HNL - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to Sacramento (HNL-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Sacramento that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Honolulu to Sacramento

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 11:56 pm
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SMF
7h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 7:28 pm
SMF
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HNL
8h 28m
1 stop
$411United Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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2:00 pm - 10:09 pm
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SMF
5h 09mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 10:27 am
SMF
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HNL
5h 42mnonstop
$414Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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2:00 pm - 10:09 pm
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SMF
5h 09mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 10:27 am
SMF
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HNL
5h 42mnonstop
$415Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 10:09 pm
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SMF
5h 09mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:37 am - 11:40 am
SMF
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HNL
7h 03m
1 stop
$419Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:11 pm
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SMF
10h 11m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 10:27 am
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5h 42mnonstop
$420Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
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2:40 pm - 10:53 pm
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5h 13mnonstop
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12:52 pm - 8:26 pm
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10h 34m
1 stop
$423Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 7:11 pm
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SMF
6h 56m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 12:13 pm
SMF
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HNL
6h 43m
1 stop
$424Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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7:52 am - 7:11 pm
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SMF
8h 19m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 3:45 pm
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10h 15m
1 stop
$425Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2
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7:15 am - 6:53 pm
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8h 38m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 11:54 am
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7h 54m
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$446Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Thu, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 6:20 pm
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9h 10m
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5:25 am - 1:45 pm
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11h 20m
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$457Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Honolulu to Sacramento to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Honolulu to Sacramento?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Honolulu to Sacramento departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to Sacramento?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Honolulu to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Honolulu to Sacramento, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sacramento, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Honolulu to Sacramento is September, where tickets cost $403 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $678 and $608 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Honolulu to Sacramento?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $580 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Honolulu to Sacramento?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to Sacramento, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$207
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
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Flights from Honolulu to Sacramento: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Honolulu to Sacramento 
VictorFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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Jan 2026
These flights often delayed so plan at least one day extra. If you must be in Sacramento on time.
AntonellaFlew with Southwest
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Apr 2024
Bring a charge / battery for your phone and your own food.

FAQs for booking flights from Honolulu to Sacramento

  • What is the cheapest flight from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to Sacramento was $207 for a one-way ticket and $411 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Honolulu and Sacramento?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    Alaska Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Honolulu to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Honolulu to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Honolulu and Sacramento, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    There are nonstop flights from Honolulu to Sacramento on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Honolulu to Sacramento, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Honolulu to Sacramento are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $471 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $583 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Honolulu to Sacramento.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Honolulu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sacramento with an airline and back to Honolulu with another airline. Booking your flights between Honolulu and SMF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sacramento from Honolulu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Honolulu to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $282 or less one-way and $504 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Honolulu to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Honolulu to Sacramento Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Honolulu Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Honolulu to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Honolulu to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Honolulu to Sacramento. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12342 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
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We tried for days to use online Alaska Airline app we needed to know what Gate to depart from . When we got there we were given a paper boarding ticket with the wrong gate on it . We almost missed this flight . It caused great stress and caused a health side effect. The previous flights April 24 started hour late mechanical issues . We were not allowed to depart plane in time to get correct gate and missed our flight .

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
HNL - SEA
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We tried for days to use online Alaska Airline app we needed to know what Gate to depart from . When we got there we were given a paper boarding ticket with the wrong gate on it . We almost missed this flight . It caused great stress and caused a health side effect. The previous flights April 24 started hour late mechanical issues . We were not allowed to depart plane in time to get correct gate and missed our flight .

Had to buy a snack box as I am gluten free. They should be free in extra comfort. Food they provided was awful. Not enough water stops.

it was good except the too big men in my personal space.

Free WiFi was awesome. I hate the five hour delayed take off.. arrrgh!

Alaska Airlines staff go out of their way to accommodate my fragile musical instrument, every time. They are unlike any other airline. I've experienced this can-do attitude on several flights with different staff, so this must be the culture of their company. I appreciate Alaska!

The ticketing counter in SD was a mess. The lady handling the First-Class check-in seemed overwhelmed until a supervisor replaced her. It took almost 20 minutes to get once couple checked in, and then she started walking around the counters while 7 people just stood in line. Once her supervisor arrived, she announced she was going on break, never to engage with customers again.

Overall, we had a very good experience with Alaska Airlines on our flight from Honolulu to Seattle. The First Class cabin was comfortable, boarding was smooth, and the crew was friendly and attentive. The meal service was solid and the overall flight felt well organized. One thing that stood out negatively was the drink service. I was in First Class and, while quietly watching movies and not causing any issues, I was cut off after four drinks. I understand safety policies, but the cutoff felt a bit premature given the context.

Fine for a short flight. All went well. Snacks are lacking and I couldn’t hook up to wifi through the app, but it was fine.

Cancelled the flight cuz they sent the WRONG plane and then they promised to rebook us and let us know within the hour what our next flight was. I have heard nothing after 12 hours and can’t get ahold of anyone.

I bought tickets MONTHS ago for a flight that left SAN at 14:30. That is what it says on our tickets. I was never notified of any time changes. During online check-in. I discovered the flight time had been changed to 15:45. This was unacceptable and had I been notified, I would have changed flights, or airlines. That departure time was unworkable with our plans. We called Alaska and asked for an explanation. They said flight time was changed 11/08/25. No proof of notification could be offered. We asked to be moved to an earlier flight. After much pleading, the rep said she would allow a “one time exception..” While I appreciate being moved, this was YOUR fault Alaska Airlines.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

Omg the disaster at the security was on another level! “Go to this end, sorry closed now, go to that end”. Ridiculous! This took over an hour! As far as the airline was concerned although I booked nearly a year ago I couldn’t get my bag tag - stand in another 15 minute line or my seat on Hawaiian Airlines- 5 more minutes! Then my TSA status was denied. Like what the heck! Makes a person not want to travel with this amount of incompetence

The Honolulu Hub needs 2 to 3 times the amount of things to do as well as shuttles that transport to/from gates and terminals. Arriving from OCONUS locations; transferring to CONUS locations its a miserable experience. Fetching and re-checking bags, then returning to a gate across the airport take longer than any other large airport. If youre confused by what I mean, the process goes like this: Disembark plane Walk a mile to the main terminal Walk half a mile to baggage claim Wait 40 minutes for baggage Walk a mile to re-check-in baggage Wait 20 minutes for checking in those bags Fo back through the wrong TSA line because the signage is poor Almost miss the connecting flight because your gate is across the airport.

The crew were exceptionally nice and accommodating. My wife was tired after the flight from Haneda, Tokyo. They let her sleep and served her dinner later after she woke up, before we landed in PDX.

Horrible food and crew. Crew were laughing and talking loud while people were trying to sleep

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

Canceled my flight within 24 hours, causing me arriving home midnight. Will never book Hawaiian airlines anymore

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

I always love flying Hawaii and I have nothing to add

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

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