What percentage of Sacramento to Honolulu flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 2.8% of flights from Sacramento to Honolulu were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that the vast majority of routes between these two cities typically involve at least one stop. Planning for a layover is generally advisable for this route.

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Honolulu?

The direct flight from Sacramento to Honolulu typically takes 5 hours and 42 minutes, covering a distance of 3959 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to 11 hours and 38 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when planning their journey. Direct options offer a considerably shorter travel experience.

Should I set a price alert for Sacramento to Honolulu flights?

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from Sacramento to Honolulu are classified as frequent. This suggests that prices for this route tend to fluctuate, and opportunities for savings arise regularly. Setting a price alert can be a beneficial strategy to monitor these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare. Travelers may find good value by tracking prices over time.

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Sacramento to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Honolulu

Fares for flights from Sacramento to Honolulu typically range from $465–$650, with a median of $538. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Sacramento to Honolulu, the cheapest months to fly are typically February, with a median fare of $325, followed by August at $478, and November at $498. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

A typical journey from Sacramento to Honolulu takes about 5h 42m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers. For connecting itineraries, the median journey time is 13h 36m, while direct flights from Sacramento to Honolulu, though rare, have a median flight time of 5h 42m.

The distance between Sacramento and Honolulu is 3959 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, indicating a significant but not extremely long flight.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Honolulu

Regular price: $362 - $1,029

Prices for flights from Sacramento to Honolulu are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $362 to $1029. The current lowest deal is $344 with United Airlines, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 10.

now $344

Low $362

High $1,029

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Honolulu

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Honolulu is February, with a median price of $325. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $671. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $325

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $671

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sacramento to Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Honolulu

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Honolulu

Sacramento (SMF) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$465

$343

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Honolulu

Sacramento (SMF) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$440

$344

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Honolulu

Sacramento (SMF) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$485

$344

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Honolulu

Sacramento (SMF) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$357

$405

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Honolulu

Sacramento (SMF) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$363

$405

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Honolulu

Sacramento (SMF) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$419

$405

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Honolulu

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$443 → $407

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

$443 → $407

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

$443 → $407

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$441 → $407

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Sacramento - Honolulu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Sacramento to Honolulu are above the typical level, with a median price of $538.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $325

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $325.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 42m

Direct flights to Honolulu typically take 5 hours and 42 minutes. Connecting flights average 13h 36m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.8% of recent flights are direct. Connecting flights typically involve 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Sacramento to Honolulu are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport offers convenient flights to Honolulu, making it a good choice for your trip.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$344

Honolulu main airports to arrive at

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is the primary gateway to Honolulu and the Hawaiian Islands.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$344

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Cheapest

Kahului Airport is a major secondary hub in Hawaii, offering extensive direct connections to the US mainland and Canada.

📍 ~160 km from Honolulu (requires inter-island flight or ferry from Oahu)

💸 Flights from ~$289

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

Historically, the best prices for flights from Sacramento to Honolulu are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $593. Booking 60 or more days out sees an average price of $647, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $792. Prices tend to fluctuate, with the average price for flights booked 7-13 days out being $917.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sacramento to Honolulu is considered to be $465 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $538. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $650 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $465 threshold.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Honolulu, with a median price of $325. Other relatively inexpensive months include August, with a median price of $478, and November, with a median price of $498. The annual median price for this route is $538. Travelers looking for the best value should consider flying in February.

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Sacramento to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Honolulu

The distance between Sacramento and Honolulu is 3959 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, indicating a significant but not extremely long flight.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Honolulu

Regular price: $362 - $1,029

Prices for flights from Sacramento to Honolulu are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $362 to $1029. The current lowest deal is $344 with United Airlines, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 10.

now $344

Low $362

High $1,029

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Honolulu

February

Cheapest

Flights from $325

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $671

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sacramento to Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Honolulu

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Honolulu

Sacramento (SMF) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$465

$343

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Honolulu

Sacramento (SMF) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$440

$344

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Honolulu

Sacramento (SMF) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$485

$344

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Honolulu

Sacramento (SMF) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$357

$405

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Honolulu

Sacramento (SMF) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$363

$405

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Honolulu

Sacramento (SMF) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$419

$405

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Honolulu

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$443 → $407

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

$443 → $407

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

$443 → $407

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$441 → $407

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Honolulu