BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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HNL→SMF

Honolulu, HI (HNL) to Sacramento, CA (SMF) flight delay odds

77.1% of 730 official scheduled HNL-to-SMF flights arrived on time; 11.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.1% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
77.1%arrived on time
11.1%30+ min late
0.1%cancelled
730scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for HNL to SMF?

Among qualifying HNL-to-SMF departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.7% of 115 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 76.3% across 615 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning11581.7%8.7%0.0%
Afternoon61576.3%11.5%0.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for HNL to SMF?

Among qualifying HNL-to-SMF weekday results, Sunday had the highest on-time rate: 82.7% of 104 flights. Thursday was lowest at 70.2% across 104 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10473.1%11.5%1.0%
Tuesday10680.2%9.4%0.0%
Wednesday10481.7%8.7%0.0%
Thursday10470.2%13.5%0.0%
Friday10478.8%12.5%0.0%
Saturday10473.1%12.5%0.0%
Sunday10482.7%9.6%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for HNL to SMF?

Among qualifying HNL-to-SMF airline results, Southwest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 84.7% of 365 flights. Alaska Airlines was lowest at 69.1% across 181 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines36584.7%5.5%0.3%
Hawaiian Airlines18470.1%16.3%0.0%
Alaska Airlines18169.1%17.1%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for HNL to SMF?

Among qualifying HNL-to-SMF month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 90.3% of 62 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 61.3% across 62 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256275.8%11.3%0.0%
August 20256290.3%8.1%0.0%
September 20256075.0%15.0%0.0%
October 20256282.3%6.5%0.0%
November 20256081.7%6.7%0.0%
December 20256267.7%12.9%0.0%
January 20266275.8%16.1%0.0%
February 20265678.6%5.4%1.8%
March 20266261.3%17.7%0.0%
April 20266078.3%13.3%0.0%
May 20266285.5%4.8%0.0%
June 20266073.3%15.0%0.0%

What drove HNL to SMF delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded HNL-to-SMF delay category, accounting for 73.3% of 10,356 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline73.3%
Late aircraft16.7%
National airspace8.1%
Weather0.9%
Security1.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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