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Cheapest round-trip
$344
Typical prices: $474-$651
United Airlines
Sat 12/15Mon 1/1
HNL - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$407
Typical prices: $520-$672
Southwest
Wed 11/21Tue 11/27
HNL - SMF • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
Southwest adds value with free carry-on and free Wi-Fi on Honolulu-Sacramento.
Hawaiian offers complimentary meals; bring a battery pack for either airline.
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Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 5h 12m
Direct flights
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Direct flights
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 19% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $374 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to Sacramento (HNL-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Honolulu to Sacramento

Tue, Dec 15 - Fri, Jan 1
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10:50 pm - 12:03 pmHNL  Honolulu-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 13m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:15 am - 1:13 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HNL Honolulu
8h 58m1 stop San Francisco
$344United Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Mon, Jan 4
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10:50 pm - 9:50 amHNL  Honolulu-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 00m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:00 am - 1:06 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HNL Honolulu
9h 06m1 stop Los Angeles
$344United Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26
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11:25 pm - 9:29 amHNL  Honolulu-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 04m1 stop San Francisco
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7:00 am - 1:13 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HNL Honolulu
8h 13m1 stop San Francisco
$344United Airlines
Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 17
American Airlines Logo
10:37 pm - 9:33 amHNL  Honolulu-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 56m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:14 pm - 1:11 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HNL Honolulu
20h 57m1 stop Los Angeles
$402American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
Southwest Logo
10:45 pm - 6:00 amHNL  Honolulu-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 15mnonstop
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8:25 am - 12:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HNL Honolulu
5h 35mnonstop
$407Southwest
Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 6:55 pmHNL  Honolulu-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 10mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:54 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-HNL Honolulu
5h 54mnonstop
$407Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 6:55 pmHNL  Honolulu-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 10mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:54 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-HNL Honolulu
5h 54mnonstop
$407Alaska Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 4:15 pmHNL  Honolulu-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 05m1 stop Kona Intl
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8:25 am - 12:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HNL Honolulu
5h 35mnonstop
$412Southwest
Thu, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 15
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 4:15 pmHNL  Honolulu-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 05m1 stop Kona Intl
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 12:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HNL Honolulu
5h 35mnonstop
$412Southwest
Sun, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 10:05 amHNL  Honolulu-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 50m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:41 am - 3:47 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HNL Honolulu
11h 06m1 stop San Diego
$640Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Honolulu to Sacramento flights

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

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Sacramento typically range from $474 to $651. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $344, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to Sacramento. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to Sacramento?

•March and October are the cheapest months to fly from Honolulu to Sacramento at $470 round-trip.
•August ($650) and July ($600) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Honolulu to Sacramento the cheapest?

Flights from Honolulu to Sacramento are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 40% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Honolulu to Sacramento

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Hawaiian Airlines

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on HNL

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.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

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.

Key details for Honolulu to Sacramento flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$172
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 41% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Honolulu to Sacramento

When to book flights from Honolulu to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Honolulu to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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-Jan 2026
These flights often delayed so plan at least one day extra. If you must be in Sacramento on time.
AntonellaFlew with Southwest-Apr 2024
Bring a charge / battery for your phone and your own food.

Your Honolulu to Sacramento flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to Sacramento:

    • Earliest: departs at 11:45 am and lands at 4:57 pm
    • Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 3:57 am.

    The flight takes about 5h 12m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to Sacramento:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    A nonstop flight from Honolulu to Sacramento takes 5h 12m, covering 2,458 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Honolulu to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Sacramento range from $474 to $651, with an average of $578 over the past 12 months. Anything below $474 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Honolulu to Sacramento flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $578 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $374 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $589 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Honolulu to Sacramento spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to Sacramento flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Honolulu to Sacramento changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $344 to $3,203. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Honolulu to Sacramento flights?

    Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Honolulu to Sacramento route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Honolulu to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from Honolulu to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    Flights from Honolulu to Sacramento usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Honolulu to Sacramento pass through?

    One-stop flights from Honolulu to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • San Diego (SAN) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Honolulu to Sacramento. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $544 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $683, a difference of $139.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    2 airlines operate flights between Honolulu and Sacramento. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Southwest
    • Alaska Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 29m, compared with 8h 48m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 8h 57m via San Diego (SAN).

  • What is the time difference between Honolulu and Sacramento?

    Sacramento is 2 hours ahead of Honolulu (Pacific Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Sacramento?

    Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Honolulu to Sacramento flights?

    Among airlines operating Honolulu to Sacramento flights:

    • Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Honolulu to Sacramento flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
    • Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Honolulu to Sacramento flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $544, about $139 less than Saturday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 40% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Honolulu to Sacramento trip for March. Fares historically average $470 round-trip in that month - typically $180 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $374 round-trip on this route - about $215 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Honolulu to Sacramento?

 
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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