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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from C$ 190

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 18/8. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Honolulu, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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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5:59 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.SFO-HNL
5h 36mdirect
9:35 p.m. - 5:45 a.m.HNL-SFO
5h 10mdirect
C$ 420Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 10 Aug - Thu, 15 Aug
5:59 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.SFO-HNL
5h 36mdirect
9:35 p.m. - 5:45 a.m.HNL-SFO
5h 10mdirect
C$ 474Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 9 Aug - Thu, 15 Aug
11:50 a.m. - 2:19 p.m.SFO-HNL
5h 29mdirect
3:19 p.m. - 7:29 a.m.HNL-SFO
13h 10m1 stop
C$ 483Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 16 May - Tue, 21 May
11:50 a.m. - 2:19 p.m.SFO-HNL
5h 29mdirect
1:26 p.m. - 9:49 p.m.HNL-SFO
5h 23mdirect
C$ 488Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 16 May - Thu, 23 May
8:55 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.SFO-HNL
8h 55m1 stop
2:00 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.HNL-SFO
5h 05mdirect
C$ 495Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 6 Aug - Tue, 13 Aug
8:55 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.SFO-HNL
8h 55m1 stop
2:00 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.HNL-SFO
5h 05mdirect
C$ 522Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 6 Aug - Tue, 13 Aug
7:59 p.m. - 11:32 a.m.SFO-HNL
18h 33m1 stop
12:20 p.m. - 11:17 p.m.HNL-SFO
7h 57m1 stop
C$ 528Delta
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Tue, 6 Aug - Wed, 14 Aug
6:10 a.m. - 6:58 p.m.SFO-HNL
15h 48m2 stops
12:30 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.HNL-SFO
8h 14m1 stop
C$ 540Delta
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Thu, 30 May - Wed, 5 Jun
1:30 p.m. - 3:58 p.m.SFO-HNL
5h 28mdirect
11:18 p.m. - 7:25 a.m.HNL-SFO
5h 07mdirect
C$ 556United Airlines
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Mon, 17 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
5:00 p.m. - 7:35 p.m.SFO-HNL
5h 35mdirect
10:30 p.m. - 6:28 a.m.HNL-SFO
4h 58mdirect
C$ 571United Airlines
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Thu, 30 May - Fri, 7 Jun

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 C$ 377 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 678 and C$ 670 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 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Francisco to Honolulu were found on Alaska Airlines (C$ 420) and Hawaiian Airlines (C$ 495). Alaska Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at C$ 190.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Honolulu?

In normal times, United Airlines flies from San Francisco to Honolulu up to 6 times per day, Hawaiian Airlines up to 2 times per day, and Alaska Airlines 1 time per day.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Honolulu?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Honolulu. They are: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at C$ 260. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

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

Each day, there are between 9 and 12 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Honolulu, with an average flight time of 5h 36m. The most common departure time is 11:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 75 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

Direct flights from San Francisco generally make it to Honolulu in 5h 22m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,202 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 7:45 am and will be landing in Honolulu at 10:20 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Honolulu?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Honolulu jets off at 7:20 pm and lands at 9:55 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

C$ 190
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 C$ 139 for a one-way ticket and C$ 307 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, 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 777-300ER 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, 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 C$ 463 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 C$ 465 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

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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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Honolulu?

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

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Honolulu

Monday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

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Nonstop returns

Honolulu to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air China, +17 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 9144 reviews
7.3Food
8.6Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
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Delayed an hour and sat without updates. Ended up an hour late to destination

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2024SEA - HNL
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Delayed an hour and sat without updates. Ended up an hour late to destination

The flight was decent again if there was a place that you could put crying children that would be great. Or maybe make a rule against allowing infants on the plane.

Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

The maintenance delay was seemingly handled very poorly... Little to no information was provided to the passengers sitting on board for an extended period of time. On a brighter note, at least the cabin crew (flight attendants) did the best they could. They seemingly were provided very little information with regards to the delay. Unless absolutely beyond my control, I can’t imagine buying a ticket on Alaska airlines again, based on this and a previous experience my wife recently had, along with complaints overheard from other passengers.

Honestly, there was not much they could do. Due to wind, the flight was delayed for several hours because we had to be diverted to San Jose where we needed to refuel before departing to Hawaii. Wish they had offered some snacks during the delays/diversion because we had to wait such a long time to finally get our food served during the flight after leaving California.

They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

All parts were excellent, especially staff at bag tag printing and inflight crew. Just the normal differences from past air travel could be improved but we’ve learned to accept those—cramped seats, minimal food/beverage, etc.

Attentive crew. Best of all was the empty seat between me and my rowmate.

We had a very scary attempted landing in Palm Springs and were redirected to Ontario. It was a stressful flight.

Every thing means , crew, service, timing, boarding is very good.

Pilot and first officer did really an amazing job. I can best discribe their flying as finesse. Inital service with food/beverages was great, however after that the crew just kind of packed it in and were sitting in the galleys chatting for the remainder of the flight. I wanted a bottle of water, went to the mid plane galley, was told they were only available in the back, so had to walk the length of the plane just to get a bottle of water. That was a new experience on an airplane for me. Pretty sure evem Spirit will bring you the bottle of water you are paying for. Seat was comfy, magazine worth the read. Entertainment nonexistant unless you want to pop for the $4 headphones.

When I got into Maui I had a layover but there was a flight to Honolulu earlier. I asked the gate agent to see if I could get on the earlier flight to get home sooner. Ke'van is so great! He was very helpful and friendly and I appreciate him very much

This flight was delayed approximately 4 hours due to bad weather in HNL.

The plane is extremely loud and there’s no place to charge devices.

Safety record impeccable and important since flying many hours and thousands of miles over ocean.

Love the food service and attentiveness of the crew. Could have wi-if on flight

Seats on second leg from Hawaii to Tokyo would not recline. 9 hrs is long in total upright position.

Apparently the computer systems were down, so I wasn’t able to check in 24 hours in advance, despite multiple times on the app, the website, and by calling. Then I arrived at the airport and wasn’t assigned a seat right away. I had to wait until I was at the gate and waited about another hour for an agent. She was nice to give me a “free upgrade.“.

The crew worked to help us find standby seats and we were able to arrive at our destination early which was great. Only drawback is airport at Kona which is in need of update - waiting at gate passengers exposed to jet fumes, there’s only one restaurant with minimal choices, etc

Increased effort to keep family members (purchasing multiple tickets in the same transaction) sitting together. Additionally, when faced with choosing seats at the automated check-in kiosk, only exit row seats charging an additional $9 were available, but if you decline to choose seats, it picks seats that are NOT exit row. How does that work, Hawaiian?

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

The leg space between me and the seat in front of me was excellent.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

The seats were uncomfortable. The flight was almost 9 hours and they didn’t serve lunch

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

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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.
18/8Sun
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mSFO-HNL
C$ 190
22/10Tue
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
6h 54mSFO-HNL
C$ 197
1/9Sun
1 stopDelta
10h 24mSFO-HNL
C$ 202
17/8Sat
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 30mSFO-HNL
C$ 231
16/8Fri
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
8h 55mSFO-HNL
C$ 238
30/5Thu
2 stopsDelta
15h 48mSFO-HNL
C$ 239
16/8Fri
1 stopDelta
11h 31mSFO-HNL
C$ 243
29/8Thu
directAlaska Airlines
5h 35mSFO-HNL
C$ 245
7/10Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
9h 10mSFO-HNL
C$ 271
5/9Thu
directUnited Airlines
5h 22mSFO-HNL
C$ 301

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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.
16/5Thu
directAlaska Airlines
5h 29mSFO-HNL
21/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 10mHNL-SFO
C$ 483
14/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 55mSFO-HNL
21/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 10mHNL-SFO
C$ 487
14/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
9h 22mSFO-HNL
15/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
8h 28mHNL-SFO
C$ 506
14/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
16h 27mSFO-HNL
16/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 40mHNL-SFO
C$ 507
14/5Tue
multi-stopHawaiian Airlines
7h 40mSFO-HNL
21/5Tue
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 10mHNL-SFO
C$ 550
15/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
5h 38mSFO-HNL
20/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
5h 17mHNL-SFO
C$ 625
16/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 43mSFO-HNL
20/5Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 47mHNL-SFO
C$ 651
17/5Fri
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 35mSFO-HNL
21/5Tue
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 10mHNL-SFO
C$ 652
18/5Sat
direct
5h 49mSFO-HNL
25/5Sat
direct
5h 15mHNL-SFO
C$ 898
18/5Sat
multi-stop
8h 43mSFO-HNL
25/5Sat
direct
5h 15mHNL-SFO
C$ 911

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San Francisco - Honolulu Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (undefined)United States

Destination:

Honolulu (HNL)United States

Return flight deals:

Honolulu - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

C$ 1,519
C$ 1,888
C$ 1,813
C$ 506

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