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Route · SMF → OGG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sacramento to Kahului

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SMF to OGG (Sacramento to Kahului) ranks #3231 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86%
On-time
+7 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
3,187
Flights
#3231 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Jun 2024 97%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 82%

Distance

2,404 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 42 4 0 0 WN,HA
Nov 2025 36 3 1 0 HA,WN
Oct 2025 39 9 1 0 WN,HA
Sep 2025 30 2 0 0 HA
Aug 2025 35 4 0 2 WN,HA
Jul 2025 62 11 0 0 WN,HA
Jun 2025 57 9 0 0 WN,HA
May 2025 40 3 0 0 WN,HA
Apr 2025 43 1 0 0 HA,WN
Mar 2025 57 7 0 0 WN,HA
Jan 2025 34 3 1 0 WN,HA
Dec 2024 42 8 0 0 HA,WN
Nov 2024 35 2 1 0 HA,WN
Oct 2024 39 4 0 0 HA,WN
Sep 2024 39 2 0 0 WN,HA
Aug 2024 42 6 0 0 HA,WN
Jul 2024 62 3 1 0 HA,WN
Jun 2024 59 2 0 0 HA,WN
May 2024 39 2 0 0 HA,WN
Apr 2024 53 7 0 0 HA,WN
Mar 2024 56 3 0 0 HA,WN
Jan 2024 33 7 1 0 HA,WN
Dec 2023 42 12 0 0 HA,WN
Nov 2023 36 8 0 0 HA,WN

SMF–OGG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (94.0%) · weakest: December (80.8%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.8%

Strongest calendar month

February

94.0% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~64 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

80.8% on-time · ~47 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

6 of 1,052 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,052 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among SMF's stronger departures

SMF → OGG posts a 86% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 20 of 35 BTS-tracked routes leaving Sacramento. The same hub also shows 14 mid-band and 1 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #923 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About SMF to OGG

Sacramento to Kahului (SMF to OGG) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86% on-time rate across 3,187 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 62.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 2,404 miles and is served by 6 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 6 of 1,052 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 2 diverted (0.2%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jun 2024 was the strongest month at 97% on-time versus Jul 2025 at 82%, a 14-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, SMF–OGG peaks in February at 94.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~64 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 80.8%, a 13.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SMF to OGG rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SMF to OGG ranks #3231 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 SMF to OGG?
Flights from Sacramento to Kahului have a 86% on-time rate based on 3,187 flights. The average delay is 62.3 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SMF to OGG?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 1,052 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SMF to OGG?
The flight distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Kahului (OGG) is approximately 2,404 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SMF to OGG?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (82% 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 SMF–OGG data

SMF–OGG runs 7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare SMF and OGG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SMF airport
  • If your dates flex, February (94.0% on-time) beats December (80.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86% 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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