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Best Hawaii Flight Deals from Sacramento

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$341
Kahului
Kahuluinonstop$334
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Konanonstop$344
Lihue
Lihuenonstop$294
Hilo
Hilo1 stop$614
Kapalua
Kapalua2 stops$833
Hana
Hana2 stops$795
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$341
Kahului
Kahuluinonstop$334
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Konanonstop$344
Lihue
Lihuenonstop$294
Hilo
Hilo1 stop$614
Kapalua
Kapalua2 stops$833
Hana
Hana2 stops$795
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Hawaii flights

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

What is the cheapest Sacramento to Hawaii flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Hawaii.

The cheapest ticket to Hawaii from Sacramento found in the last 72 hours was to Lihue, at $273 round-trip. The most popular route is from Sacramento (SMF) to Honolulu (HNL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $333.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,290, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Hawaii, 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 Sacramento to Hawaii is January, when tickets cost $462 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $682 and $653 respectively.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Hawaii on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to Hawaii. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Hawaii, 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 Sacramento to Hawaii, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$147
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 32% increase in price.
Flight from Sacramento to Lihue

Flights from Sacramento to Hawaii: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Sacramento to Hawaii 
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSMF-HNLMar 2025
Bring a blanket for the flight and your own snacks. WiFi on the plane was great and the leg room in our seats was good also
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSMF-HNLFeb 2024
Hawaiian pretty good, except for the lack of Wi-Fi

FAQs - booking Hawaii flights

  • Do I need a visa or passport to fly from Sacramento to Hawaii?

    No. A U.S. citizen doesn’t need a passport or visa for a domestic flight to Hawaii from Sacramento. Alternatively, you must have valid photo identification to make the journey to Hawaii. Some of the photo identification you can use to make the trip is a border crossing card, driver’s license, permanent resident card, passport, or any state-issued photo identification. Children below 18 years of age don’t need to wave an ID if they’re with an adult with a genuine ID card.

  • Does Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) offer mothers’ nursing stations?

    Yes. The Airport furnishes nursing mothers with a quiet and comfortable space to attend to their kids or pump milk. HNL’s nursing pods are well-furnished with power outlets, diaper-changing counters, and seats. Owing to that fact, HNL has several nursing pods in its facilities. At the Airport, the nursing pods are located in Terminal 2, close to Gate G3, Gate E2, Gate C5, and Gate C4. On Terminal 1, the nursing pod is adjacent to Gate A15.

  • Are there pet relief areas at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?

    Yes. To tend to the potty needs of pets and service animals SMF has several pet relief areas in its facilities before and after security. SMF pet relief areas are furnished with disposable waste bags and waste disposal bins. On Terminal A, a pre-security pet relief area is situated outside at the passenger drop-off/pick-up curbside and a post-security pet relief area is situated on the east terminal wing before Gate A1 close to the washroom. Pet relief areas on Terminal B, are situated before security outside at the passenger drop-off/pick-up curbside and after security on the east terminal wing before Gate B11 adjacent to the washroom.

  • What are the layover cities for flights from Sacramento to Hawaii?

    On the flight route from Sacramento to Hawaii there are non-direct flights with single and double layover stops. However, the layover stops will vary because the route’s flights are handled by various airlines. Furthermore, the layover stop will be controlled by the landing place in Hawaii. Phoenix, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Denver are the route’s common layover cities.

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

    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 Sacramento to Hawaii.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Sacramento to Hawaii 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 Sacramento to Hawaii?

    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 from Sacramento to Hawaii with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Sacramento to Hawaii up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Hawaii?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $314 on average. Morning departures are around 29% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $649.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Hawaii

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Sacramento to the following destinations at these prices or less: Honolulu $207 one-way - $490 round-trip; Kahului $206 one-way - $425 round-trip
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the primary airport serving the metropolis of Sacramento. Various passenger airlines such as Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines, which handle flights from Sacramento to Hawaii, serve SMF.
  • If you’re visiting Hawaii specifically the island of Maui consider flying to Kahului Airport (OGG). OGG serves as a hub for two passenger airlines Mokulele and Hawaiian Airlines. Both airlines facilitate flights to Hawaii from Sacramento.
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is among the main airports working for Hawaii. Also, HNL is the main gateway into Hawaii and serves as the primary hub for two passenger airlines Hawaii and Mokulele Airlines, which manage flights from Sacramento to Hawaii.
  • If you desire to lease a car when you arrive in HNL, the Airport has an onsite rental car center. The rental car center is directly across from Terminal 2, while a free shuttle service runs from Terminals 1 and 3 to the rental car center. Alamo, Dollar, Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Sixt, Payless, and Budget are the rental car companies at HNL.
  • When you’re flying to Hawaii to see the Hilo Bay book your flight to Hilo International Airport (ITO). A variety of passenger airlines such as Mokulele Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines run at the Airport handling flights from Sacramento to Hawaii.

Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Hawaii

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Hawaii. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Hawaii? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9968 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

6.0 GoodJulie, Apr 2025LAX - LIH
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Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

One of the worst check-in experiences ever. Apparently, we were overweight and had to completely repack. They tried to charge us an extra $35 per bag on top of the standard checked baggage fee we had already paid in advance. Surprisingly, we managed to fit everything into our carry-ons and stayed under their precious 50-pound limit. (By the way, 23 kg is actually 50.7 lbs, so we couldn’t even go slightly over 50 according to the very unfriendly agent.)

Tight legroom. The breakfast was provided, which was a plus, and okay the taste.

Awful. We got the last seats and they don't recline. We've been on this horrible journey since 6am and won't get to our destination almost a full day later. Oh and no food, either. Never again.

Self check in is not indicated well if you approach Terminal 1 from Terminal 2 Parking

While the flight itself was pleasant, the process of checking in was difficult. The line was long and our connection time was but two hours. When we finally got to the Hawaiian agent and told him that we were traveling on Alaskan Airlines, he told us we would need to go to a different terminal. I told him that another Hawaiian Airlines agent had directed us to him. I’m looking at our tickets, he noticed that the Alaskan Airlines flight was to be managed by a second party. He ended admonish us for not telling us so Rather than considering that we might’ve been right in the first place.

Only problem my credit card had over three pending credit card charges for luggages. I hope these charges do not post. I have already contacted my credit card companies.

Our flight experience started at the check in kiosk. Jennifer  Polete smf 498304 greeted us and assisted us with our tags and check in guidance. She was so pleasant, helpful and friendly. This was the start of my experience with American Airlines and it made such a wonderful impression. The staff on the airplane were also kind, courteous, and attentive. I would definitely fly American Airlines again

Plane left an hour late due to flight staffing problems. Only a 45 min flight, but it took 3 hours as a result, which left a lot of people disgruntled. No excuses. No recompense.

Paid for first class, but the flight attendant for first class did the minimum required. She really ever came to pick up the trash, and never asked if we needed anything. Every person had to ring for the flight attendants if they wanted any extra drinks. When I went back to use the restroom, she was just sitting on her phone.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Much better than the.last. flight on SW on Thanksgiving day

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

We moved from the international terminal to a new location. I think there are still some bugs to work out . We didn’t receive check in notification and had to scramble to find it but i think it will work out

Not so good. The takeoff was aborted after reaching 100 knots due to a problem with the front tires. I do commend the pilot for a quick decision and preventing a potential disaster. We returned to the gate to put fresh tires on the front. Our flight was delayed for over 3 hours. The rest of the flight was okay. We were reimbursed by Hawaiian Airlines for only $50. Not too generous

Arrived at the gate with no seats assigned. Was told by gate agent the flight was full and we would not be on it. I asked the gate agent how could I be sold tickets when the flight was full. She replied, “Thats just how they do it.” I was able to get seats once I arrived at the gate. The flight itself was great. I’ll never purchase tickets without seat assignments from kayak or anyone again. Shame on kayak or Hawaiian airlines or all of you.

A cold sandwich would be much better than the warm gummy croissant.

Liked the crew. Seats were uncomfortable during the last few hours of the 11 hour flight. Better selection of movies .

They cancelled our flight and one after and then crammed everyone on a late flight. Refused to give us a meal voucher because the delay was less than 3 hours. In the end the delay was 4 hours. No reason was ever given for the cancelled flights. Fly Southwest!

The temperature on the plane was too cold and the food was not very good. Everything else was good.

There was mention of a complimentary magazine but none were in the seat pockets. The flight is short so understandable not having food or a snack.

Hawaiian airlines canceled my flight the night before my a due to weather. This is fine, I know this happens. In the email alerting me to the cancellation they said they would reach out to reschedule. I got this email at dinner time the night before the trip. I didn’t hear back so I called and was on hold for hours, I tried their texting questions option and never heard back. I tried to chat with a representative online, the website says you can chat and have questions answered but there is no link to a chat option anywhere on the site. After hours trying to get someone to communicate with me about the details of the cancellation and my rescheduling options I have up, got the flight refunded and booked a much more expensive last minute flight. Nonexistent customer service, I’ll never fly Hawaiian again.

Friendly & on Time .Need to make sure the Hana Hou magazine is in front of each seat

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Had a hard time finding my assigned seat. No attendants to assist.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

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