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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 return 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.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Honolulu.
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Hawaiian Airlines Logo
19:46 - 22:23SFO-HNL
5h 37mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
21:40 - 05:55HNL-SFO
5h 15mdirect
£198Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, 18 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:25 - 19:10SFO-HNL
12h 45m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
22:50 - 07:15HNL-SFO
5h 25mdirect
£200Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 29 May - Thu, 5 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:39 - 23:07SFO-HNL
11h 28m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:00 - 22:18HNL-SFO
11h 18m1 stop
£207Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 3 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
19:46 - 22:23SFO-HNL
5h 37mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:31HNL-SFO
8h 31m1 stop
£210Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, 18 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
United Airlines Logo
09:20 - 11:40SFO-HNL
5h 20mdirect
United Airlines Logo
11:10 - 23:00HNL-SFO
8h 50m1 stop
£215United Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
United Airlines Logo
09:20 - 11:40SFO-HNL
5h 20mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:30 - 06:32HNL-SFO
5h 02mdirect
£219United Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
Delta Logo
06:00 - 11:15SFO-HNL
8h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:00 - 23:13HNL-SFO
8h 13m1 stop
£221Delta
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Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Delta Logo
10:00 - 19:12SFO-HNL
12h 12m1 stop
Delta Logo
20:55 - 13:18HNL-SFO
13h 23m1 stop
£241Delta
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Wed, 3 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Southwest Logo
05:00 - 16:05SFO-HNL
14h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
08:05 - 22:25HNL-SFO
11h 20m1 stop
£263Southwest
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Fri, 5 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Southwest Logo
05:15 - 16:25SFO-HNL
14h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
08:15 - 22:40HNL-SFO
11h 25m2 stops
£277Southwest
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Tue, 2 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Honolulu flights

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Honolulu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Honolulu, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Honolulu, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost £247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £389 and £366 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Honolulu

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£104
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% 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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Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Honolulu 
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSFO-HNLFeb 2025
Stick with Hawaiian Airlines for the best exprrience
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSFO-HNLJan 2025
Better grasp on what weather conditions will be and how you will respond. I shouldn’t have to sleep on the terminal floor tonight yet here I am…
William DrewFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-HNLNov 2024
Arrive at least two hours before your flight.
JeffreyFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-HNLMar 2024
Try not to book a completely filled flight..

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 £139 for a one-way ticket and £266 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, Asiana Airlines, American Airlines, and Hawaiian 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 £257 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 £251 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to Honolulu? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £103 or less one-way and £271 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.

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, +10 more

Air Canada, Air China, +11 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air Canada, Air China, +11 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air Canada, Air China, +11 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air Canada, Air China, +11 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air Canada, Air China, +11 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air Canada, Air China, +11 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air Canada, Air China, +11 more

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Direct returns

Honolulu to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Air Canada, Air China, +12 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 9968 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.9Comfort
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Tight legroom. The breakfast was provided, which was a plus, and okay the taste.

10.0 ExcellentEric, Apr 2025SLC - HNL
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Tight legroom. The breakfast was provided, which was a plus, and okay the taste.

Awful. We got the last seats and they don't recline. We've been on this horrible journey since 6am and won't get to our destination almost a full day later. Oh and no food, either. Never again.

No non-alcoholic drinks available except water and small apple juice cans.

Only problem my credit card had over three pending credit card charges for luggages. I hope these charges do not post. I have already contacted my credit card companies.

The flight was delayed over two and a half hours thus causing me to miss my best friend’s funeral. All because the flight crew had to get more rest. That was the reason stated. I understand however very unfortunate. Glad everyone is well rested and resting in peace.

All good except both the outbound and return flights were delayed about 1 1/2 hrs.

Not great. My flight was canceled due to a mechanical problem and I could not get rebooked for the same day. I needed to get to my destination yesterday, not today. I was able to book with another airline but it was a layover and ultimately a 1 hour flight took me 12 hours. Normally I like Alaska much more than Southwest, but Southwest came through with a not terrible price for same day.

The plane was late arriving. The Alaska people did a great job of turning it around quickly and getting us off. We took off about 35 minutes after it reached the gate.

I liked the flight attendant named Tyler. He was charismatic and genuine. I like the pilot in my second flight, he was considerate to everyone’s feelings. I liked the people I sat beside. I like the plane size. I like Alaska airlines

Paid for first class, but the flight attendant for first class did the minimum required. She really ever came to pick up the trash, and never asked if we needed anything. Every person had to ring for the flight attendants if they wanted any extra drinks. When I went back to use the restroom, she was just sitting on her phone.

We moved from the international terminal to a new location. I think there are still some bugs to work out . We didn’t receive check in notification and had to scramble to find it but i think it will work out

Liked the crew. Seats were uncomfortable during the last few hours of the 11 hour flight. Better selection of movies .

The temperature on the plane was too cold and the food was not very good. Everything else was good.

The service was great and the crew was so friendly and attentive!

Flight attendants were friendlier than on previous flight from HNL-BOS

The flight crew made the trip pleasant considering they had to work in conditions similar to a sardine can.

Having enough fuel to get to our destination seems like it should be a given when you board a plane. Not in this case, delayed hours to refuel.

Friendly & on Time .Need to make sure the Hana Hou magazine is in front of each seat

Most of the crew was wonderful but I had one bad experience with a crew member. When realizing my seat did not have an outlet compatible with my phone charger that I would need for transportation upon landing I asked an older, blonde heavily madeup member (I am describing her as I did not get her name) if there were chargers elsewhere I could use she said no, that not even the flight attendants had access to any. This however being my second flight of the day with Hawaiian airlines on a similar plane knew that chargers were available in extra comfort seating. I asked another passenger if I could use their plug and they agreed. She twice berated me for this and when I asked her to please stop talking to me about it she yelled that she was writing me up and ran down the aisle and did not return. I found this behavior disturbing. The other passenger was not bothered and this didn’t appear to be a safety hazard to anyone but it seemed to enrage her that used a plug that was not next to me.

I would like diabetic options for food. Seating was a little tight. Everything else went smooth

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

Well, this is my second flight from THE first one that I took and this one was from Manila to Guam. The flight was comfortable. I did end up in first class. However, I had to fight for it a little bit, but when I went to Guam, I had to stay an extra night there, which was accommodated by united Which I'm pleased for that. The only thing that I have to say is when a situation happens with a cancelation. And you got first class guests very important that you accommodate and make sure that they have their flights before everybody else does, because we pay big money for the service and it is not cheap also. Take note There are things that we have planned as well. So this kind of damaged the tail end of my vacation, which I lost out in $2500 worth of car rentals hotel fair in Honolulu, Hawaii. I'm really hoping that I can be reimbursed at least that money from the insurance that I have on the trip through united. I will be submitting that in as well. When I'm back in the United States, because I'm currently in Guam. Staying good night. I'm waiting for my next flight out. For tomorrow morning..

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

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