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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from C$ 246

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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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 17 April 2026.

Wed 6/57:00 a.m.
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop12h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/511:55 a.m.
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 455
Tue 12/58:15 a.m.
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/59:30 a.m.
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 469
Tue 5/57:32 a.m.
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop10h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 7/59:41 p.m.
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 473
Wed 27/58:25 a.m.
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/610:47 a.m.
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 476
Wed 13/57:10 p.m.
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 54m
United Airlines
Thu 14/57:00 a.m.
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 481
Tue 28/48:15 a.m.
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/59:00 a.m.
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 483
Wed 13/57:00 a.m.
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop7h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/511:46 p.m.
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 488
Tue 5/51:55 p.m.
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 12/51:25 p.m.
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/4C$ 490
Mon 4/58:15 a.m.
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 7/511:55 a.m.
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/4C$ 492
Tue 12/57:32 a.m.
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop11h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 13/511:46 p.m.
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 497
Mon 4/58:15 a.m.
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 12/57:45 p.m.
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop19h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 498

Find 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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 455

One-way from

C$ 246

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 624
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/5-12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 54m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

8:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

Honolulu

Tue 19/5

6:00 a.m.-6:39 p.m.

1 stop9h 39m

C$ 469

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

7:32 a.m.-3:13 p.m.

1 stop10h 41m

Honolulu

Thu 7/5

9:41 p.m.-5:57 a.m.

Nonstop5h 16m

C$ 473

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 16/5

7:55 p.m.-10:24 p.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

Honolulu

Sat 30/5

9:00 a.m.-11:56 p.m.

1 stop11h 56m

C$ 545

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

9:23 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop26h 57m

Honolulu

Thu 13/8

7:45 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 45m

C$ 562
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

8:25 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

Honolulu

Mon 8/6

12:10 p.m.-8:25 p.m.

Nonstop5h 15m

C$ 665

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

7:32 a.m.-1:09 p.m.

1 stop8h 37m

Honolulu

Thu 7/5

9:15 a.m.-6:44 p.m.

1 stop6h 29m

C$ 668

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 6/7

2:15 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

Honolulu

Mon 13/7

8:15 a.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops11h 10m

C$ 727

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 29/6

9:23 a.m.-6:38 p.m.

1 stop12h 15m

Honolulu

Mon 6/7

1:47 p.m.-11:56 p.m.

1 stop7h 09m

C$ 732

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

6:25 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 10m

Honolulu

Mon 24/8

9:30 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

2 stops9h 35m

C$ 741

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

6:45 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Honolulu

Fri 2/10

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

2 stops10h 55m

C$ 741

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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 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Honolulu is 85 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$ 479). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 806). 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 17 April 2026.

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the evening.

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 17 April 2026.
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
2,838 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

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
2,838 reviews
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,838 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

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 25 daily flights to Honolulu from 1 airline. 5h 29m 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 5 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 45m. Fly via Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3854 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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$ 411 on this airline. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu for 37% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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 (100%), Turkish Airlines (92%) and Lufthansa (91%).

  • 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$ 479). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 806). 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$ 411AverageC$ 526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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