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$194+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Honolulu (SMF - HNL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — HNL
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Thu 6/18
Thu 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Honolulu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 19, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:55 pm
SMF
-
HNL
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Wed 9/169:30 pm
HNL
-
SMF
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14$445
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/29:25 am
SMF
-
HNL
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Fri 11/66:10 am
HNL
-
SMF
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14$453
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/67:00 am
SMF
-
HNL
1 stop7h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/97:21 am
HNL
-
SMF
1 stop8h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$455
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/47:00 am
SMF
-
HNL
1 stop11h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/82:40 pm
HNL
-
SMF
Nonstop5h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/13$457
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/157:00 am
SMF
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 11/232:00 pm
HNL
-
SMF
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$459
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/307:50 am
SMF
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/512:05 pm
HNL
-
SMF
Nonstop5h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$460
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/67:00 am
SMF
-
HNL
1 stop7h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/132:00 pm
HNL
-
SMF
Nonstop5h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/16$461
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/67:00 am
SMF
-
HNL
1 stop7h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 6/122:00 pm
HNL
-
SMF
Nonstop5h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/16$462
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/47:45 am
SMF
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/139:15 am
HNL
-
SMF
1 stop6h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/16$463
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1610:00 am
SMF
-
HNL
1 stop6h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/252:00 pm
HNL
-
SMF
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$464
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/48:20 am
SMF
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/1312:05 pm
HNL
-
SMF
Nonstop5h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$465
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/35:08 pm
SMF
-
HNL
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/132:00 pm
HNL
-
SMF
Nonstop5h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$466

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Honolulu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Honolulu (HNL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$445
(Southwest)

One-way from

$194
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$521
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Honolulu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Honolulu that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoHonolulu

SMF - HNL

SMFHNL

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/14

7:10 am-3:42 pm

1 stop11h 32m

Honolulu

Sun 6/21

2:00 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$460
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoHonolulu

SMF - HNL

SMFHNL

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/23

7:50 am-10:35 am

Nonstop5h 45m

Honolulu

Wed 9/2

2:40 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$465

SacramentoHonolulu

SMF - HNL

SMFHNL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/30

7:04 am-2:17 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Honolulu

Mon 10/5

11:04 am-9:56 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$470

SacramentoHonolulu

SMF - HNL

SMFHNL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/6

10:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Honolulu

Mon 10/12

9:25 pm-11:15 am

2 stops10h 50m

$480

SacramentoHonolulu

SMF - HNL

SMFHNL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/3

10:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Honolulu

Tue 9/8

10:20 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$480

SacramentoHonolulu

SMF - HNL

SMFHNL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

6:25 am-1:50 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Honolulu

Mon 9/7

10:20 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$500

SacramentoHonolulu

SMF - HNL

SMFHNL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/23

7:45 am-6:30 pm

2 stops13h 45m

Honolulu

Tue 9/29

7:00 am-9:47 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$509

SacramentoHonolulu

SMF - HNL

SMFHNL

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/6

9:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Honolulu

Tue 6/9

9:30 pm-10:55 am

2 stops10h 25m

$531

SacramentoHonolulu

SMF - HNL

SMFHNL

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/1

9:50 am-7:55 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Honolulu

Fri 6/5

5:50 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$541

SacramentoHonolulu

SMF - HNL

SMFHNL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/23

2:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Honolulu

Mon 6/29

5:50 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$550

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Honolulu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Honolulu in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Honolulu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Honolulu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Honolulu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Honolulu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Honolulu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Honolulu

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

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Honolulu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Honolulu?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Honolulu (average of $392). Flying from Sacramento to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $684). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to HNL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Honolulu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 19, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento to Honolulu as you normally would.

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The best insider tips for Sacramento to Honolulu flights

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HNL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Honolulu. Reviews last updated May 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andHawaiian Airlines from Sacramento to Honolulu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,379 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,379 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,379 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,284 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,379 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,837 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,379 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,731 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,379 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Honolulu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to Honolulu?

    If you wish to fly to Honolulu from Sacramento, then you need to book flights from Sacramento Intl to Honolulu. There is 1 flight from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Honolulu (HNL) per day to choose from. Flights to Honolulu from Sacramento Intl are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 42m is how long a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Honolulu typically takes.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Honolulu flight route?

    Flights from Sacramento Intl to Honolulu have been viewed 42 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Honolulu?

    Alaska Airlines and Southwest can get you from Sacramento to Honolulu in just under 9h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 02m. There are 2458 mi between Sacramento and Honolulu. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Honolulu round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Honolulu, with prices starting at $136. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $255 and $297, respectively. These flights start at 73% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Honolulu one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $138. Users have also found prices from $158 and $164 on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Honolulu?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Honolulu are Southwest (85%), Korean Air (69%) and Alaska Airlines (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Honolulu?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $244. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Honolulu) can be booked for $375 on average, our data indicates $978 when flying from Sacramento to Honolulu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Honolulu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Honolulu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Honolulu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Honolulu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Honolulu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Honolulu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Honolulu?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Honolulu (average of $392). Flying from Sacramento to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $684). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Sacramento to Honolulu

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Honolulu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$136Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$301Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$311Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$318Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$347Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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