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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 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu

Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
United Airlines Logo
1:45 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.SFO-HNL
5h 35mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:30 p.m. - 6:36 a.m.HNL-SFO
5h 06mdirect
C$ 389United Airlines
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Mon, 8 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:04 p.m. - 10:41 p.m.SFO-HNL
5h 37mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 a.m. - 9:38 p.m.HNL-SFO
9h 38m1 stop
C$ 396Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:24 a.m. - 11:04 a.m.SFO-HNL
5h 40mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:07 p.m. - 6:17 a.m.HNL-SFO
5h 10mdirect
C$ 397Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:25 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.SFO-HNL
5h 40mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:55 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.HNL-SFO
11h 55m1 stop
C$ 403Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 21 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:47 p.m. - 10:22 p.m.SFO-HNL
5h 35mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:07 p.m. - 6:17 a.m.HNL-SFO
5h 10mdirect
C$ 404Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 7 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
Southwest Logo
5:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.SFO-HNL
10h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:10 p.m. - 11:45 a.m.HNL-SFO
11h 35m1 stop
C$ 430Southwest
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Wed, 22 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Southwest Logo
5:30 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.SFO-HNL
13h 35m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:05 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.HNL-SFO
10h 15m1 stop
C$ 447Southwest
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Sun, 24 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
United Airlines Logo
4:10 p.m. - 6:33 p.m.SFO-HNL
5h 23mdirect
United Airlines Logo
9:40 p.m. - 9:29 a.m.HNL-SFO
8h 49m1 stop
C$ 455United Airlines
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Sun, 14 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Delta Logo
10:30 a.m. - 6:57 p.m.SFO-HNL
11h 27m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:10 p.m. - 9:58 a.m.HNL-SFO
8h 48m1 stop
C$ 462Delta
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Sat, 20 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Delta Logo
10:30 a.m. - 6:57 p.m.SFO-HNL
11h 27m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:33 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.HNL-SFO
11h 12m1 stop
C$ 479Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, which can be a game-changer, especially for parents.

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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

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.

When flying from San Francisco to Honolulu, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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 C$ 486 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 770 and C$ 767 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, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 62
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive 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 AirlinesSFO-HNLMay 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 AirlinesSFO-HNLNov 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 C$ 45 for a one-way ticket and C$ 282 for a round-trip.

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

    On your way to Honolulu, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Honolulu.

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

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Asiana 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 United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 471 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 631 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 round-trip 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

  • 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

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, +12 more

Air Canada,Air China, +13 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Air China,Air New Zealand, +12 more

Air Canada,Air China, +13 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Air China,Air New Zealand, +12 more

Air Canada,Air China, +13 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Air China,Air New Zealand, +12 more

Air Canada,Air China, +13 more

Friday

Air Canada,Air China,Air New Zealand, +12 more

Air Canada,Air China, +13 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Air China,Air New Zealand, +12 more

Air Canada,Air China, +13 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Air China,Air New Zealand, +12 more

Air Canada,Air China, +13 more

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Reviews of the top 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 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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Could not check in online - had to get boarding passes at the ticket counter and our daughter got bumped off our connecting flight. NOT OK!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025JFK - HNL
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Could not check in online - had to get boarding passes at the ticket counter and our daughter got bumped off our connecting flight. NOT OK!

I needed more space to sleep on an overnight flight.

Delayed flight both ways. Then, on the return flight, we were stuck on the tarmac for at least 30+ minutes. Idk what happened, but this was a bad experience.

Great flight, no bumps to speak of, pleasant crew, good inflight entertainment choices

Coffee or tea service would be nice for an evening flight, water or juice not good enough.

this flight had a 7 hour delay due to weather in NYC. It diverted to Pittsburgh for 2 hours then proceeded to NYC. Through it all the crew and flight attendants were terrific. They gave timely information, showed empathy , and were very professional.

Paying for first class and then they want $8:00 for wifi.

fine. only problem,,,, for some,,,,was that many people started trying to exit from the back of the plane,, . lots of irate people. there should be a flight attendant mid plane..to be sure that doesn't happen. The crew up front had no idea what was happening. One big guy started it..then a bunch of others followed his lead. could have gotten ugly... One man stepped in and questioned those rule breakers.. nothing bad happened,,,but......

Wonderful respectful staff for a short flight late at night...lots of considerations all met!

Big delay of over 7 hours on next leg of trip with Alaska. Would have been nice to have food or something

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

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.

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