How long does a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco take?

Direct flights take on average 5h 07m to travel the 2,395 miles between Honolulu and San Francisco.

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

Each day, there are between 4 and 7 direct flights that take off from Honolulu and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 5h 07m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 40 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

What is the cheapest flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco was £119 for a one-way ticket and £233 for a return.

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

Honolulu airport is called Honolulu and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

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 15:15.

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 23:59 and lands at 08:09.

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue 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.

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.

How often are flights from Honolulu to San Francisco delayed?

Weekly flights between Honolulu and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 12% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 170 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Honolulu to San Francisco flights?

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Honolulu to San Francisco flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

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

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Honolulu to San Francisco were found on United Airlines (£233) and Southwest (£234).

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Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

13:00 - 23:59HNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

7h 59m1 stop Los Angeles

06:00 - 11:51SFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

8h 51m1 stop Los Angeles

£233United Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

21:55 - 11:05HNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

10h 10m1 stop San Diego

06:55 - 21:20SFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

17h 25m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

£234Southwest

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

13:25 - 21:29HNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

5h 04mdirect

18:25 - 21:10SFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

5h 45mdirect

£235United Airlines

Sun, 6 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

14:25 - 21:35HNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

5h 10mdirect

12:20 - 20:56SFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

10h 36m1 stop Los Angeles

£236United Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

08:00 - 15:17HNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

5h 17mdirect

05:50 - 12:48SFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

8h 58m1 stop Los Angeles

£237United Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

23:15 - 13:25HNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

12h 10m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:05 - 21:10SFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

11h 05m2 stops Los Angeles San Jose

£238Southwest

Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

14:10 - 22:25HNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

5h 15mdirect

16:45 - 19:29SFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

5h 44mdirect

£239United Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

15:23 - 15:52HNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

21h 29m1 stop Los Angeles

09:45 - 14:54SFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

8h 09m1 stop Kahului

£239Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

21:51 - 12:41HNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

11h 50m1 stop San Diego

14:44 - 21:32SFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

8h 48m1 stop San Diego

£241Multiple Airlines

Fri, 8 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan

16:29 - 10:25HNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

15h 56m1 stop Los Angeles

08:28 - 22:34SFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

16h 06m1 stop San Diego

£242Alaska Airlines

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Honolulu to San Francisco flights

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.

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How much is a return flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Honolulu usually cost between £308 and £410 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £233 on United Airlines (15 Oct–21 Oct).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £281 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £431 and £416 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Honolulu to San Francisco?

No, with an average price for the route of £210, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco was £119 for a one-way ticket and £233 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Honolulu to San Francisco?
Honolulu airport is called Honolulu and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Honolulu to San Francisco?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue 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.
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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