How to travel from Sacramento to Honolulu, United States of America

The distance between Sacramento and Honolulu is around 2,479 miles (3,990km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sacramento to Honolulu by plane, train and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Honolulu (HNL).

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time5h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $265
Operated by

Hawaiian Airlines

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak then fly from Oakland (OAK) to Honolulu (HNL).

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Flight time5h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $325
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train to Richmond, plane

Take the train to Richmond and then to San Francisco International Airport then fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL).

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Flight time5h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train to Santa Clara Amtrak, Fly

Take the train to Santa Clara Amtrak then fly from San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL).

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Flight time5h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $275
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sacramento and Honolulu

There are several options for getting from Sacramento to Honolulu by plane, train and subway. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the underground and then fly which costs around $255 and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $265.

The distance between Sacramento and Honolulu is around 2,479 miles (3,990km).

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Sacramento and Honolulu by plane.

The quickest way to get from Sacramento to Honolulu is to fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx $265.

The cheapest way to travel between Sacramento and Honolulu is to take the train, then take the underground and then fly which will typically cost around $255 for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sacramento and Honolulu. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) and arrive at Honolulu (HNL). The flight takes around 5h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Sacramento and Honolulu with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 5h 45m.

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada and American Airlines fly between Sacramento and Honolulu. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) and and arrive into Honolulu (HNL). These flights usually take around 5h 45m.

The flight from Sacramento to Honolulu typically takes around 5h 45m. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) and and arrive into Honolulu (HNL).

The closest major airport to Honolulu is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) (HNL) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Honolulu. Molokai Airport (MKK) (MKK) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) (LUP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sacramento to Honolulu is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around $265.

How do I get from Sacramento to Honolulu

Compare travel optionsbetween Sacramento and Honolulu

Transport options from Sacramento to Honolulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6h 30m
$265
every 30 mins3,990km (2,479 miles)
Train and Plane
8h 15m
$325
every 4 hours4,043km (2,512 miles)
Train to Richmond, plane
8h 45m
$255
every 2 hours4,053km (2,518 miles)
Train to Santa Clara Amtrak, Fly
9h 15m
$275
every 4 hours4,116km (2,558 miles)

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Airports near Honolulu

The following major airports near Honolulu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

HNL
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
International Airport
Distance
4 miles (7km) from Honolulu
MKK
Molokai Airport (MKK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50 miles (81km) from Honolulu
LUP
Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57 miles (92km) from Honolulu