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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu (SFO-HNL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:40 - 19:37SFO-HNL
9h 57m1 stop
23:45 - 11:00HNL-SFO
9h 15m1 stop
£177American Airlines
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Sat, 16 Nov - Sat, 23 Nov
14:20 - 21:14SFO-HNL
8h 54m1 stop
13:00 - 22:59HNL-SFO
7h 59m1 stop
£178United Airlines
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Wed, 6 Nov - Wed, 13 Nov
08:00 - 21:25SFO-HNL
15h 25m1 stop
16:44 - 23:59HNL-SFO
5h 15mdirect
£179Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 3 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
08:43 - 10:00SFO-HNL
28h 17m1 stop
16:55 - 23:59HNL-SFO
5h 04mdirect
£180Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 28 Oct - Tue, 5 Nov
05:30 - 12:00SFO-HNL
9h 30m1 stop
07:15 - 19:08HNL-SFO
9h 53m1 stop
£183Delta
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Sun, 27 Oct - Wed, 6 Nov
07:05 - 10:45SFO-HNL
5h 40mdirect
16:55 - 23:59HNL-SFO
5h 04mdirect
Tue, 12 Nov - Tue, 19 Nov
08:15 - 10:55SFO-HNL
5h 40mdirect
13:15 - 20:25HNL-SFO
5h 10mdirect
£186Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 29 Oct - Mon, 4 Nov
07:05 - 10:45SFO-HNL
5h 40mdirect
22:00 - 05:05HNL-SFO
5h 05mdirect
£188Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, 16 Nov - Sat, 23 Nov
12:50 - 21:48SFO-HNL
10h 58m1 stop
08:10 - 18:55HNL-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
£203Delta
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Sat, 7 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
11:35 - 14:10SFO-HNL
5h 35mdirect
14:05 - 22:15HNL-SFO
5h 10mdirect
Wed, 25 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct

Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, 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 San Francisco to Honolulu is January, where tickets cost £205 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is £359 and £352 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, 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 San Francisco to Honolulu, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 134 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Honolulu

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£82
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 San Francisco to Honolulu

  • Can I fly from San Francisco to Honolulu non-stop?

    Yes, you can. Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu usually take about 5.5 hours; they are also quite popular, which means the connection between these two cities is served by a number of airlines including United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines.

  • How do I get from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport?

    If you are flying from San Francisco International Airport you can simply take advantage of the city’s rich transportation network. Indeed, downtown San Fran is connected to the airport by a number of bus lines and Amtrak connections running between the two places multiple times a day.

  • Are there on-site hotels at San Francisco International Airport?

    Yes, there are. If your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is delayed and you need to spend the night at the airport, head to FreshenUp. Located inside the International Terminal, the facility offers a small number of en-suite rooms equipped with basic amenities such as a bed, free Wi-Fi, a desk, and a mirror. Alternatively, there are a number of hotels located just minutes from the airport like the Aloft San Francisco Airport Hotel or the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel.

  • What is there to do in San Francisco International Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport is simply full of things to do, so if your flight has been delayed, you needn’t worry. Go to the Yoga Room to stretch between flights or to the Reflection Room for a moment of self-reflection and meditation. Hit the spa or the shops for some “me time” of pampering and retail therapy or enjoy some of the works by local artists that are displayed throughout the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu was £109 for a one-way ticket and £235 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Honolulu, also known as Honolulu.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of £275 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £220 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 San Francisco to Honolulu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Honolulu?

    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 Honolulu with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Honolulu from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Honolulu to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £214 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu usually depart from San Francisco International Airport. The largest passenger hub in the area, the airport is located 13.2 miles south of downtown San Fran.
  • If you are traveling with children, don’t despair at the idea of having to entertain them during your time at the airport: San Francisco International Airport features a number of fully-equipped Children’s Play Areas accessorized with toys and games, books, and cartoons.
  • If Honolulu is just the first step in a longer journey, why not enjoy your layover in Hawaii? At Honolulu Airport you can have a taste of the local cuisine thanks to the many restaurants and cafés available, but you can also browse the art on display which includes large murals, paintings, and sculptures, or just relax in the Zen Garden located in the International Terminal.
  • If your flight has landed late and you don’t want to travel into Honolulu at night, why not sleep near the airport? While there is no hotel directly inside the terminals, places like the Airport Honolulu Hotel, the Best Western Plaza Hotel, and the Pacific Marina Inn are located just minutes from the passenger hub and all three offer a 24-hour shuttle service to their guests.
  • To get to your hotel in Honolulu after your flight, the best way is to book a place on the Speedishuttle, a door-to-door shuttle service that will take you straight to where you are staying. Alternatively, you can use bus line numbers 19, 20, or 31, or hail a cab from one of the many taxi ranks located outside the airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Honolulu?

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

Direct departures

San Francisco to Honolulu

Monday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

Wednesday

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

Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

Friday

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

Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

Sunday

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

Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

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Direct returns

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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Top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Honolulu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Honolulu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9367 reviews
7.2Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.2Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
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The ground crew stocking the plane should have put some water on the plane at the very least. The cabin crew made no attempt to remediate the freezing interior for 5 hours. They had the temerity to tell passengers that they( the crew) liked the coldness of the 5 hour flight.

2.0 MediocreSteve, Sept 2024SEA - HNL
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The ground crew stocking the plane should have put some water on the plane at the very least. The cabin crew made no attempt to remediate the freezing interior for 5 hours. They had the temerity to tell passengers that they( the crew) liked the coldness of the 5 hour flight.

I had never flown Alaska before. Years ago I flew constantly. Flying these days is not a glamorous experience. It’s not that easy to get inexpensive direct flights either. Not glamorous but reasonably priced and comfortable. I appreciated the inflight WiFi (for messaging only but that’s ok, I like to read on flights). I didn’t check the inflight entertainment, see above. I was lucky on the AUS => SFO flight—they needed volunteers to check bags at the gate. That bumped me up a level in status so they let me move to an empty exit row. The return flight I was assigned a seat in one. Very nice. As pleasant a trip as possible these days.

Great m. Special kudos to Tamara at the check in counter Kodiak on Sept 6, 2024!!! Very pleasant and helpful, especially at the early hour of the morning.!

Ground crew at SFO checking didn’t print my boarding passes for my second leg … creating a full mess at LAX So the desk asked for my passports, and was able to check in my luggage up to the final stop, they never realized that our journey was made up 2 legs.

no entertainment which was ok with us. Great crew, great ascent, rockier landing, empty air lane so very comfortable. fun pilot

I feel that for the price that I paid, I should’ve received zone one boarding. Said I was zone two. And even though I paid for an upgraded seat, I was lucky to get a space for my carry-on baggage. So I think the value wasn’t there.

I did not find out about the delay until I got to the airport where I had to wait 3 hours, not cool. I missed a special gathering. Everyone on staff was very nice.

Plane was ok. I would have liked to watch movies with a screen on the seat, and head phone were not provided. Most importantly the left left and arrived on time.

My experience with Alaska Airlines hasn't been great. My flight was delayed twice and my luggage was lost.

The crew was hilarious. They made the flight even more enjoyable. My husband and I enjoyed the ample leg room.

Jet Blue lost my bags after charging me to connect with HAL.

The screen where I sat was not working and charger also poorly. Can’t enjoy entertainments and space of seat was narrow.

Best airline experience. All staff members had a positive and pleasant attitude. Truly makes you feel like you land in Aloha vib once you step on the plane.

The worst travel experience I have ever had. There were several flight delays and no staff member seemed to be any help. I was traveling for my wedding and almost didn’t make it to the destination. Even after I shared this with that staff they did not care to try and help on offer options, recommendations, or support. It was simply not their problem. I also ask if I could hang my wedding dress but was told that there was no where to do that. My wedding dress had to be shoved under a seat. As I was exiting the plane I did see a closet another guest was grabbing their hanging items from and mine could have also fit. Overall this was a horrible experience full of stress and unknowns.

Flight was delayed 4 hours likely due to staffing issues. Otherwise smooth flight.

They serve food for free from SLC! Can’t beat that! Entertainment was okay but most of the flight was for sleeping anyway.

They should have offered the headsets for sale so we could watch the entertainment. Our earbuds did not work. I thought they just did not have them. But then I called Hawaiian after and found out they were available for purchase

Flight itself was fine and crew were delightful. I gave overall mediocre rating because the plane had mechanical issues and we sat on the tarmac for 2.5 hrs while the engines cut in and out so no AC. Once we got going flight was good.

My flight was delayed by 5 hours, 7:35pm departure turned to 1:30am without any explanation. I’ll need a refund for this.

I had awful experience due to the delay and the company's inability to handle the issue.

Flight was quite late as there was no pilot Crew is usually excellent, this flight not as good as usual there were more mistakes, slower and less friendly service But honestly the aircraft was too cramped and uncomfortable for a 4 hour flying get so, do to the aircraft liability the very best you could ever do is mediocre.

Absolute disaster. Rude, uncooperative staff. Staff ignores and pretends you don’t exist when you are asking them a question. Erroneous departure gate and baggage claim information. Equipment not working for purchase of drinks. Overly expensive baggage check-in fees. Overly crowded. Dirty airplane. Passengers coughing incessantly as if they were being gassed. Circled airport in flight several times and waited on the tarmac for 1.5 hours. The worst experience ever. Consider another industry. The travel industry is not for you.

The pairing of personal Bluetooth headset did not work, provided headset did not work, then the screen locked and therefore no in-flight entertainment was available.

Our flight was delayed several times. It left 9 hours after scheduling. We had to sleep in the airport.

This flight was 2.5 hours delayed due to crew issues. This meant that we arrived after 2 AM. Very very inconvenient and we were not really kept well informed.

United is today and old, the planes, the staff, the business processes. Yet they expect premium prices for a less than average flight experience. I should have remembered to stay away from them and will remember to stay away from them in the future since I'm traveling a lot again. In a nutshell, they suck eggs.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

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Cheapest flights to Honolulu from San Francisco found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/11Tue
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 40mSFO-HNL
£82
27/10Sun
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
8h 40mSFO-HNL
£86
3/11Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
11h 27mSFO-HNL
£89
19/11Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mSFO-HNL
£91
31/12Tue
1 stopDelta
12h 47mSFO-HNL
£91
30/10Wed
2 stopsSouthwest
13h 40mSFO-HNL
£93
21/10Mon
1 stopAlaska Airlines
28h 21mSFO-HNL
£94
28/11Thu
1 stopDelta
9h 25mSFO-HNL
£112
26/10Sat
2 stopsSouthwest
12h 30mSFO-HNL
£115
27/10Sun
directUnited Airlines
5h 35mSFO-HNL
£120

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/9Wed
directAlaska Airlines
5h 35mSFO-HNL
2/10Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 02mHNL-SFO
£284
25/9Wed
direct
5h 35mSFO-HNL
2/10Wed
direct
5h 10mHNL-SFO
£286
24/9Tue
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 30mSFO-HNL
30/9Mon
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 10mHNL-SFO
£322
22/9Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 58mSFO-HNL
24/9Tue
multi-stopDelta
10h 37mHNL-SFO
£329
24/9Tue
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 30mSFO-HNL
29/9Sun
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 10mHNL-SFO
£330
25/9Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 00mSFO-HNL
1/10Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 55mHNL-SFO
£337
21/9Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 58mSFO-HNL
25/9Wed
multi-stopDelta
8h 55mHNL-SFO
£344
21/9Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
13h 30mSFO-HNL
26/9Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
12h 15mHNL-SFO
£348
23/9Mon
directUnited Airlines
5h 22mSFO-HNL
25/9Wed
directUnited Airlines
5h 01mHNL-SFO
£367
21/9Sat
directUnited Airlines
5h 22mSFO-HNL
23/9Mon
directUnited Airlines
5h 05mHNL-SFO
£390

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