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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Honolulu to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Honolulu to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £239 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £420 and £405 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 27 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Honolulu and San Francisco?

United Airlines (6 flights per day), Hawaiian Airlines (2 flights per day), and Alaska Airlines (one flight per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

How many flights are there between Honolulu and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 9 and 10 nonstop flights that take off from Honolulu and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 5h 11m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 69 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 14% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Honolulu and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Honolulu at 07:00 and will be landing in San Francisco at 15:17.

What’s the latest departure time from Honolulu to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Honolulu to San Francisco jets off at 23:30 and lands at 07:47.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Honolulu to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

October
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.

When to book flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Honolulu to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

  • Where can I sleep at San Francisco International Airport?

    FreshenUp, an establishment inside the International Terminal, provides three nap rooms you can rent at SFO. The establishment is on level G, next to the airport travel agency, and the rooms include free Wi-Fi, a desk, a mirror, and a bed. You can access showers by paying an additional fee. The Grand Hyatt at SFO is within airport grounds, and you can get to it via the AirTrain.

  • What are the transport options from San Francisco International Airport?

    Take the BART downtown or connect to the CalTrain, which serves the larger California region. SamTrans also provides regular bus services from SFO. They have three routes operating from the airport, and you can get them from the Arrivals halls of Terminal 2, 3, and the International Terminal. Taxis are available 24/7 just outside the baggage claim area, and fares range between $47-$67. If you wish to self-drive, take the AirTrain to the Car Rental Center at SFO.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer accessible services?

    Aira services, tactile guide paths, audio announcements, and braille signage are available to low-vision passengers traveling through the airport. Hard-of-hearing passengers can access video phones, TTY telephones, and visual paging services at SFO. Passengers with reduced mobility have ramps and elevators for easy access. These passengers also have accessible restrooms, reserved parking spots, and fast track services.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer family services?

    SFO has nursing facilities in all terminals if you're traveling with an infant. You'll find them airside in Terminals 1 and 3 and landside and airside in Terminal 2. Cloud of Good, an establishment at SFO, also provides strollers, car seats, and baby facilities that you can rent at SFO. They have three kiosks at the airport, but you'll rent your item online and pick it up at the airport. The older kids have the SFO Kid's Port with games, slides, and more to keep your child entertained. You'll find these around Gates 212, 58B, 54A, 87A, and 62.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Honolulu to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Honolulu to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Honolulu and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Honolulu to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Honolulu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Honolulu with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Honolulu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Honolulu to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Honolulu to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £226 or less one-way and £585 or less round-trip.
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) operates three terminals. Terminal 1 houses Hawaiian Airlines, and Terminal 3 houses Mokulele Airlines only. The three terminals are served by the Wiki-Wiki shuttle buses that run every 10min.
  • Pets are welcome at HNL. The airport has four pet relief areas for passengers traveling with pets. The first three are on the ground level of Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and the last is between the parking garages.
  • Around 1,172 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco. Fly more sustainably with United Airlines, which offers a flight that emits 50% less carbon per passenger.
  • You can access business services from the Flight Deck Business Center at HNL. They offer faxing, copying, postal services, and computer stations with internet access. The business center is in the central lobby in Terminal 1, and around Gates D1, F1, and between Gates G1 and F2, in Terminal 2.
  • After your flight, unwind with express spa services from XpresSpa at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). They offer many spa services that take less than 30min, and you'll find this establishment around Gates F11, E4, and G9.
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Prefer to fly direct from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Honolulu to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Honolulu to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Honolulu

Monday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

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Honolulu - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Honolulu (HNL)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Honolulu

Cabin classes:

£493

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