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Route · OGG → SMF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Kahului to Sacramento

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), OGG to SMF (Kahului to Sacramento) ranks #3229 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.4%
On-time
+3.4 pts
vs US avg
56 min
Delay when late
3,188
Flights
#3229 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Mar 2025 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 77%

Distance

2,404 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 42 12 0 1 WN,HA
Nov 2025 36 11 0 0 HA,WN
Oct 2025 39 14 0 0 WN,HA
Sep 2025 30 3 0 0 HA
Aug 2025 35 6 0 0 WN,HA
Jul 2025 62 11 0 0 WN,HA
Jun 2025 57 7 0 0 WN,HA
May 2025 40 9 0 0 WN,HA
Apr 2025 44 14 0 0 HA,WN
Mar 2025 57 4 0 0 WN,HA
Jan 2025 34 3 1 1 WN,HA
Dec 2024 42 10 0 1 HA,WN
Nov 2024 35 5 1 0 HA,WN
Oct 2024 39 7 0 0 HA,WN
Sep 2024 39 7 0 0 WN,HA
Aug 2024 42 12 0 0 HA,WN
Jul 2024 62 14 1 0 HA,WN
Jun 2024 59 5 0 0 HA,WN
May 2024 39 9 0 0 HA,WN
Apr 2024 53 7 0 0 HA,WN
Mar 2024 56 6 0 0 HA,WN
Jan 2024 33 4 0 0 HA,WN
Dec 2023 42 4 0 0 HA,WN
Nov 2023 36 7 0 0 HA,WN

OGG–SMF seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (86.9%) · weakest: December (76.5%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.5%

Strongest calendar month

September

86.9% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~64 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

76.5% on-time · ~47 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,053 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,053 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among OGG departures

From OGG, this corridor sits with 10 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 17 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (7 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Sacramento · fleet on-time rank #2197 of 4927.

What the Data Says About OGG to SMF

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Kahului to Sacramento (OGG to SMF) running a 82.4% on-time rate over 3,188 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 56.2 minutes. The 2,404-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.3% of 1,053 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 77% - a 16-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, OGG–SMF peaks in September at 86.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~64 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 76.5%, a 10.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does OGG to SMF rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, OGG to SMF ranks #3229 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from OGG to SMF?
Flights from Kahului to Sacramento have a 82.4% on-time rate based on 3,188 flights. The average delay is 56.2 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OGG to SMF?
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (3 of 1,053 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OGG to SMF?
The flight distance from Kahului (OGG) to Sacramento (SMF) is approximately 2,404 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from OGG to SMF?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (77% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using OGG–SMF data

OGG–SMF runs 3.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare OGG and SMF airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. OGG airport
  • If your dates flex, September (86.9% on-time) beats December (76.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.4% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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