Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline on the HNL to SMF route with a 86% on-time rate, compared to Alaska Airlines at 69%. Based on 1,308 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: HNL to SMF
Honolulu to Sacramento — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Southwest Airlines86%
Hawaiian Airlines71%
Alaska Airlines69%
HNL to SMF Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest AirlinesWNBest | 86% | 0.2% | 40m | 1,308 |
| Hawaiian AirlinesHA | 71% | 0.3% | 49m | 1,098 |
| Alaska AirlinesASWorst | 69% | 0.5% | 88m | 212 |
Route Overview
79%
Overall On-Time
52m
Avg Delay
0.3%
Cancel Rate
2,618
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.