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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from C$ 193

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in September or January, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 413

One-way from

C$ 193

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 619
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 2/6-5/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 28/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (C$ 1 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 29 April 2025.

Mon 15/96:00 a.m.SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Mon 15/98:55 p.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop13h 23mDelta
Deal found 28/4C$ 405
Wed 27/89:20 a.m.SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/910:30 p.m.HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 407
Mon 2/64:47 p.m.SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 5/610:50 p.m.HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 413
Thu 29/54:47 p.m.SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/63:35 p.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop12h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 425
Tue 2/95:15 a.m.SFO - HNL
2 stops14h 10mSouthwest
Thu 11/98:15 a.m.HNL - SFO
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 28/4C$ 514

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Honolulu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

6:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

Honolulu

Mon 15/9

8:55 p.m.-1:18 p.m.

1 stop13h 23m

C$ 405

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

9:20 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

Honolulu

Wed 3/9

10:30 p.m.-6:32 a.m.

Nonstop5h 02m

C$ 407

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 2/6

4:47 p.m.-11:07 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

Honolulu

Thu 5/6

10:50 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

Nonstop5h 25m

C$ 413

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 29/8

7:46 p.m.-10:23 p.m.

Nonstop5h 37m

Honolulu

Tue 2/9

1:40 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

Nonstop5h 10m

C$ 421

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

5:15 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

2 stops14h 10m

Honolulu

Thu 11/9

8:15 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops11h 25m

C$ 514

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

11:30 a.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop10h 40m

C$ 193

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

6:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 206

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

4:45 p.m.-7:09 p.m.

Nonstop5h 24m

C$ 248

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 20/7

7:50 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

Nonstop5h 25m

C$ 262

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

11:05 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

2 stops12h 55m

C$ 283

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Deals found on 28/4

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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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Honolulu is 72 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$ 615). 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 29 April 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to HNL are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

Rainfall in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Honolulu ranges from 8.0 - 81.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 81.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Honolulu when rainfall is around 8.0 mm.

Temperature in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Honolulu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
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Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 25 daily flights to Honolulu from 3 different airlines. 5h 25m 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 11 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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$ 413 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at C$ 425 and C$ 457 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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$ 193. Delta flights start at C$ 206 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at C$ 234 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 SWISS (95%), Lufthansa (92%) and Emirates (92%).

  • 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$ 615). 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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