Best Time to Fly SMF to OGG: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Sacramento International → Kahului Airport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
481 flights were scheduled from Sacramento (SMF) to Kahului (OGG) in the last 12 months, and 86.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Southwest Airlines led with 91.4% on time and Alaska Airlines was last with 84.6%.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (93% on time) and February the worst month (82%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
SMF to OGG on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 91.4% | 23 min | 0.0% | 116 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 86.6% | 80 min | 1.3% | 153 |
| Alaska Airlines | 84.6% | 68 min | 1.9% | 212 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SMF to OGG
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 999 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 89.7% | 0.8% | 370 |
| 8am–9am | 90.7% | 0.7% | 306 |
| 9am–10am | 84.9% | 1.2% | 241 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.1% | 0.0% | 61 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SMF to OGG
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.3% | -1.4 pts | 0.0% | 51 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.1% | -0.5 pts | 0.9% | 228 |
| All other days | 87.7% | — | 0.9% | 696 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).