Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline on the SMF to HNL route with a 87% on-time rate, compared to Hawaiian Airlines at 68%. Based on 1,308 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: SMF to HNL
Sacramento to Honolulu — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Southwest Airlines87%
Alaska Airlines78%
Hawaiian Airlines68%
SMF to HNL Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest AirlinesWNBest | 87% | 0.0% | 38m | 1,308 |
| Alaska AirlinesAS | 78% | 0.5% | 70m | 212 |
| Hawaiian AirlinesHAWorst | 68% | 0.7% | 81m | 1,098 |
Route Overview
79%
Overall On-Time
65m
Avg Delay
0.3%
Cancel Rate
2,618
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.