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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from C$ 234

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in January or October, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 441

One-way from

C$ 234

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 538

Good round-trip deal

C$ 531 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 1,314 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 3/3-5/3
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 7/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 19m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Sun 14/128:46 a.m.SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/110:10 p.m.HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 441
Tue 21/1010:40 a.m.SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Mon 27/1010:15 p.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/9C$ 442
Thu 27/115:55 a.m.SFO - HNL
2 stops16h 20mDelta
Thu 4/1210:50 a.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 14mDelta
Deal found 11/9C$ 443
Wed 10/1212:22 p.m.SFO - HNL
1 stop11h 53mAlaska Airlines
Wed 24/1212:03 p.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 448
Mon 13/104:45 p.m.SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 17/108:00 a.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 449
Fri 28/115:55 a.m.SFO - HNL
2 stops16h 20mDelta
Fri 5/122:36 p.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop14h 54mDelta
Deal found 11/9C$ 450
Wed 10/127:15 a.m.SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/1212:05 p.m.HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 453
Sun 14/128:46 a.m.SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 36mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/11:30 p.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 455
Mon 13/107:47 p.m.SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 22/1011:37 p.m.HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 456
Fri 31/105:45 a.m.SFO - HNL
2 stops13h 40mSouthwest
Wed 5/119:25 p.m.HNL - SFO
2 stops16h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9C$ 457
Sun 7/126:00 a.m.SFO - HNL
2 stops11h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/124:07 p.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop13h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 459
Wed 22/107:47 p.m.SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Mon 27/108:35 p.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 460

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San Francisco

Fly to

Honolulu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

6:00 a.m.-11:18 a.m.

1 stop8h 18m

Honolulu

Fri 17/10

7:00 a.m.-3:08 p.m.

Nonstop5h 08m

C$ 449

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 25/10

1:55 p.m.-4:18 p.m.

Nonstop5h 23m

Honolulu

Sat 1/11

11:30 p.m.-6:36 a.m.

Nonstop5h 06m

C$ 449

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

6:05 a.m.-5:13 p.m.

1 stop13h 08m

Honolulu

Thu 26/2

8:15 a.m.-7:58 a.m.

2 stops21h 43m

C$ 456

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

7:47 p.m.-10:22 p.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

Honolulu

Wed 22/10

11:37 p.m.-7:49 a.m.

Nonstop5h 12m

C$ 456

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

6:39 p.m.-9:27 p.m.

Nonstop5h 48m

Honolulu

Sat 8/11

11:30 p.m.-6:36 a.m.

Nonstop5h 06m

C$ 457

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

7:47 p.m.-10:22 p.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

Honolulu

Thu 30/10

12:10 p.m.-8:22 p.m.

Nonstop5h 12m

C$ 484

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

7:55 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

Honolulu

Wed 4/3

10:10 p.m.-5:15 a.m.

Nonstop5h 05m

C$ 485

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 28/12

8:35 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

Honolulu

Thu 8/1

7:00 a.m.-8:18 p.m.

1 stop11h 18m

C$ 511

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 28/12

8:35 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

Honolulu

Wed 7/1

9:40 p.m.-10:57 a.m.

2 stops11h 17m

C$ 529

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

7:55 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

Honolulu

Tue 10/3

8:40 p.m.-8:29 a.m.

1 stop8h 49m

C$ 531

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Honolulu is 25 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of C$ 371). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 541). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to HNL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Honolulu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Honolulu. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Honolulu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,723 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Lynn,Aug 2025

OGG - HNL

It was a good flight wish they would offer more than baby drinks
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,723 reviews
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,723 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Lynn,Aug 2025

OGG - HNL

It was a good flight wish they would offer more than baby drinks

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Honolulu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Honolulu is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Honolulu from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) should be relatively easy as there are 18 daily flights to Honolulu from 1 airline. 5h 32m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Honolulu flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu have been viewed 13 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Honolulu in 5h 32m. Fly via United Airlines or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3854 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Honolulu is Hawaiian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 344 on this airline. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu for 44% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 248. Delta flights start at C$ 262 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at C$ 263 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Honolulu are Air China (93%), SWISS (90%) and Turkish Airlines (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 531. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Honolulu) can be booked for C$ 491 on average, our data indicates C$ 923 when flying from San Francisco to Honolulu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Honolulu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of C$ 371). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 541). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapestC$ 344AverageC$ 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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