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$134+ Cheap flights from Honolulu to Sacramento (HNL - SMF)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SMF
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Tue 8/12
Tue 8/19
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Honolulu to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or April, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Honolulu to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Honolulu (HNL) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 August 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$307
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$502
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Cheapest flights from Honolulu to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Honolulu to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:25 pmHNL - SMF
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/1010:31 amSMF - HNL
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/6$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:15 pmHNL - SMF
1 stop18h 48mDelta
Sun 9/286:00 amSMF - HNL
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 8/6$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/510:42 pmHNL - SMF
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Mon 9/156:00 amSMF - HNL
2 stops15h 57mDelta
Deal found 8/6$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:30 pmHNL - SMF
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/309:32 amSMF - HNL
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/6$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:42 pmHNL - SMF
1 stop10h 54mDelta
Sun 9/286:00 amSMF - HNL
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 8/6$323
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/39:30 pmHNL - SMF
1 stop18h 30mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/109:32 amSMF - HNL
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/6$325
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:30 pmHNL - SMF
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/296:35 amSMF - HNL
1 stop8h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/6$330
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/231:30 pmHNL - SMF
Nonstop5h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/17:33 pmSMF - HNL
1 stop19h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/7$332
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/57:20 amHNL - SMF
1 stop8h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/3011:30 amSMF - HNL
1 stop11h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/6$335
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/122:00 pmHNL - SMF
1 stop15h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/1711:30 amSMF - HNL
1 stop11h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/6$339

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Honolulu to Sacramento 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 August 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to Sacramento that are best for you.

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HonoluluSacramento

HNL - SMF

HNLSMF

Honolulu

Wed 9/3

10:25 pm-9:25 am

1 stop8h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

10:31 am-4:29 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$307

HonoluluSacramento

HNL - SMF

HNLSMF

Honolulu

Fri 9/5

1:15 pm-11:03 am

1 stop18h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop8h 21m

$309

HonoluluSacramento

HNL - SMF

HNLSMF

Honolulu

Fri 9/5

10:42 pm-10:24 am

1 stop8h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/15

6:00 am-6:57 pm

2 stops15h 57m

$317

HonoluluSacramento

HNL - SMF

HNLSMF

Honolulu

Thu 9/4

1:30 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/30

9:32 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

$320

HonoluluSacramento

HNL - SMF

HNLSMF

Honolulu

Wed 9/3

10:42 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop8h 21m

$323

HonoluluSacramento

HNL - SMF

HNLSMF

Honolulu

Wed 9/3

6:30 am-6:51 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/30

9:32 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

$325

HonoluluSacramento

HNL - SMF

HNLSMF

Honolulu

Thu 9/4

1:30 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/29

6:35 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$330

HonoluluSacramento

HNL - SMF

HNLSMF

Honolulu

Thu 10/23

1:30 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/1

7:33 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 52m

$332

HonoluluSacramento

HNL - SMF

HNLSMF

Honolulu

Fri 9/5

7:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/30

11:30 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$335

HonoluluSacramento

HNL - SMF

HNLSMF

Honolulu

Fri 9/12

2:00 pm-8:36 am

1 stop15h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/17

11:30 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$339

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The best insider tips for Honolulu to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Honolulu to Sacramento trip
Airports
HNL

Expect long security lines at Terminal 2; plan for up to an hour. Consider arriving early to avoid delays.

Read more about HNLby Yulia Denisyuk
SMF

Catch a rideshare at SMF easily. From Terminal A, head right past baggage claim; in Terminal B, follow signs to Lindbergh Drive.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HNL

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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

Matt Meltzer

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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Best time to book a flight from Honolulu to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Honolulu with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Honolulu to Sacramento

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Honolulu to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Honolulu to Sacramento is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Honolulu to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 HNL to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Honolulu to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 7, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Honolulu to Sacramento by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Honolulu to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on August 3, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Honolulu to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Honolulu to Sacramento. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 7, 2025.

The most flights from HNL to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated August 7, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Honolulu to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,247 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,631 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Honolulu to Sacramento. 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 Honolulu to Sacramento?

    You will need to book a flight from Honolulu to Sacramento Intl if you want to fly from Honolulu to Sacramento. At least 6 different airlines have flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to Sacramento from the Honolulu airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from HNL to SMF to be around 5h 03m.

  • How popular is this Honolulu to Sacramento flight route?

    Flights from Honolulu to Sacramento Intl have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at $307, United Airlines will fly you from Honolulu to Sacramento and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $309. You may be able to fly from Honolulu to Sacramento for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Honolulu to Sacramento on time: Alaska Airlines (82%), Hawaiian Airlines (82%), Korean Air (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Honolulu to Sacramento?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Honolulu to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $426, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $171. The most popular route (Honolulu - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $307.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Honolulu to Sacramento 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 Honolulu to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Honolulu to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 6 airlines flying from Honolulu to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Honolulu to Sacramento. 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 August 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$176Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$322Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$339Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$368Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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