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£103 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu departing on 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
£193
Overall average: £346
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/4Thu 16/4
SFO - HNL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£201
Typical prices: £255-£387
United Airlines
Tue 5/5Wed 6/5
SFO - HNL • Direct
Advice from real travellers
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Arrive early for Alaska Airlines flights to Honolulu.
United's gate 19 at SFO has limited seating.
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Hawaiian Airlines
Cheapest • from £193 (return)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines. Average duration is 5h 55m
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United Airlines
Most punctual • 90% on-time
Morning flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu

Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 14:41
SFO
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HNL
10h 41m
1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
22:31 - 16:25
HNL
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SFO
14h 54m
1 stop
£193Hawaiian Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:16 - 20:47
SFO
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HNL
13h 31m
1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
22:31 - 20:03
HNL
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SFO
18h 32m
1 stop
£195Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 4 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 20:27
SFO
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HNL
9h 42m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:41 - 05:57
HNL
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SFO
5h 16mdirect
£196Multiple Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
19:47 - 22:32
SFO
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HNL
5h 45mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
20:34 - 10:17
HNL
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SFO
10h 43m
1 stop
£198Hawaiian Airlines
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:32 - 11:12
SFO
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HNL
6h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:34 - 11:30
HNL
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SFO
11h 56m
1 stop
£199Multiple Airlines
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:23 - 11:05
SFO
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HNL
5h 42mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:50 - 20:03
HNL
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SFO
9h 13m
1 stop
£200Multiple Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Wed, 6 May
United Airlines Logo
19:10 - 22:04
SFO
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HNL
5h 54mdirect
United Airlines Logo
09:05 - 17:24
HNL
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SFO
5h 19mdirect
£201United Airlines
Sat, 14 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:35 - 21:32
SFO
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HNL
5h 57mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:20 - 05:42
HNL
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SFO
5h 22mdirect
£203Alaska Airlines
Mon, 30 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:01 - 07:26
SFO
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HNL
16h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:31 - 20:03
HNL
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SFO
18h 32m
1 stop
£204Multiple Airlines
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
United Airlines Logo
19:10 - 22:05
SFO
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HNL
5h 55mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:05 - 06:11
HNL
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SFO
5h 06mdirect
£205United Airlines
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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 Thursdays 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 Friday 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 January, where tickets cost £257 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £429 and £423 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £342, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Honolulu

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£103
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

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 
LawrenceFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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HNL
May 2025
Get to your gate early!!! Very little seating at/near gates 19, 20, 21 and 22. The last couple of flights, American boarding (very different gates) has been very straightforward. The last time on United, boarding at gate 19 was bedlam. Really going to look hard before scheduling on United next time!!!
William DrewFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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HNL
Nov 2024
Arrive at least two hours before your 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 £103 for a one-way ticket and £193 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, and JetBlue 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 737 MAX 9 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, and oneworld 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 £376 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 £349 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 £176 or less one-way and £295 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying 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

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Honolulu to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying 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 11948 reviews
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

10.0 ExcellentEric, Feb 2026
SFO - SAN
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I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

Delay for switching planes. Then delay after delay (mechanical) after boarding so that we were almost 3 hrs late, getting in at 230am. Crew was good.

Kayak wouldn’t refund me for a flight I was trying to cancel through Kayak. Alaska airlines said I had to cancel through Kayak. I called the customer service line and they couldn’t refund the flight that I booked through Kayak either. You stole my money. You will be hearing from my lawyer.

The he whole flight was very smooth on every aspects.

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

The stewardess are very nice and pleasant, Someone onboard had a medical attention, and they attended that person non-stop all throughout the flight, and yet, did not forget to serve and help other passengers.

The Alaska Airlines app made it very difficult to find my boarding pass. It was very frustrating to use! The flight itself was flawless.

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

They canceled my flight with only a couple hours before checking in at the airport and offered no alternatives to get home.

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

The crew at Hawaiian Airlines was fantastic. Kind and hard working. The pilots were great with giving us all the updates to make sure we were informed.

Very good. Nice plane and we sat in economy plus - bigger seats, more room. They served a meal and snacks, and the meal was an apple stuffed pancake that was very good! The snack for us was a hummus sandwich - also very good. The flight attendants were helpful and nice. They have plenty of movies and shows to watch. My only negative -- they changed our flights around and did not adjust the layovers, so we ended up with a very long and unnecessary layover in Honolulu.

Flight scheduled to take off at 5.55pm but it did not take off until 7pm due to some food delivery delay.

Wasn’t on the flight due to Alaska cancellation…also after all the rerouting, I was going to be on a later flight that left SFO at 7:47pm, which meant an almost 6 hour layover. That same Hawaiian flight was delayed for another 2hours.

Everything was great and smooth. Given the short flight there was no entertainment but the rating does not give this option. My first flight with Hawaiian was a success all around.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

Very accommodating on flight changes when something came up. Definitely felt a notch above other airlines.

They we able to seat my companion and I next to each other. Plane’s temperature was very cool. Willl be more prepared on return trip.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

So bad, flight was been cancelled due to aircraft problem, so ended up buying anothet ticket.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

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