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Route on-time record

HNL to SMF: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Honolulu, Oahu (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) to Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport). 730 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 2691 at 11:05 AM.

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HNL → SMF

Honolulu, Oahu to Sacramento: 730 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

0.1%

avg delay 16 min

Best time to leave

No clear winner

Most reliable airline

Southwest

84% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Southwest 2691

    11:05 AM → 7:25 PM5h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.

    Limited track record · 55 flights

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  2. #2 · Alaska 820

    12:10 PM → 8:30 PM5h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    71%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    27 min
    • Arrived on time 71% of the time (150 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 151 scheduled flights.

    Moderate track record · 150 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines84%

    365 flights · 85% on time as flown · 0.2% cancel

  • Alaska Airlines73%

    151 flights · 71% on time as flown · 0.1% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • 9 AM to noon81%

    86 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    644 flights · avg delay 17 min

Best day: Sunday (84%). Worst: Saturday (76%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
80
F
87
M
79
A
74
M
84
J
75
J
81
A
83
S
80
O
83
N
82
D
73

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)77%
  • Late-arriving aircraft14%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume7%
  • Severe weather1%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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HNL to SMF questions

Which airline is most on time from HNL to SMF?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 84% chance of operating and arriving on time over 365 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on HNL to SMF?
December (73% on time); the best was February (87%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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