San Francisco

$210+ Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco (HNL - SFO)

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SFO
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Honolulu to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Francisco
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/91:47 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop7h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/147:42 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1211:30 pm
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 11/236:30 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$415
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/52:40 pm
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/107:48 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/7$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/49:01 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 11/17:20 am
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/6$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/911:01 pm
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 7/147:00 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$419
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/99:15 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/152:20 pm
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop12h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$421
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/19:32 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/117:48 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/710:10 pm
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 7/149:20 am
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$423
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1210:00 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop10h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/177:42 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$424
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/147:13 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/207:00 am
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop11h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$425
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/410:45 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 27m
Delta
Sat 11/146:00 am
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop11h 45m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$426

Find flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$414
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$210
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$577

Good round-trip deal

$577 or less

Good one-way deal

$297 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Honolulu-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Honolulu-San Francisco flights.
From Honolulu to San Francisco
One-way flight from Honolulu to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Honolulu to San Francisco.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Honolulu to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 8/12

8:39 pm-8:39 am

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

9:23 am-1:46 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$417

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 7/9

11:26 pm-7:31 am

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

7:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$419

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 7/24

8:15 am-10:25 pm

2 stops11h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 7/27

12:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$449

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 10/20

9:25 pm-9:35 am

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 10/23

11:55 am-9:10 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$452

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 7/10

11:01 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop5h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

7:00 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$458

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 10/2

1:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 10/3

11:00 am-7:26 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$467

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 7/30

11:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops10h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

3:05 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$477

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 7/9

8:10 am-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

10:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$477

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 7/23

11:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops10h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

12:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$477

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 7/22

10:00 am-11:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 7/25

7:42 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$487

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Compare providers for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Honolulu-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Honolulu-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Honolulu-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Honolulu-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Honolulu-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Honolulu with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from Honolulu to San Francisco is 77 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 Honolulu to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $380). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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 HNL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Honolulu to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 10, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Honolulu to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Honolulu to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HNL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated June 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Honolulu to San Francisco. 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 Honolulu to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco if you want to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 26 flights to San Francisco from the Honolulu airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from HNL to SFO to be around 4h 59m.

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

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and Southwest fly from Honolulu to San Francisco in about 4h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 36m. Honolulu and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2395 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Honolulu to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Honolulu to San Francisco round-trip from $229. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $233, and Alaska Airlines, from $254. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $147 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $153 and $157, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Honolulu, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iberia (93%), SWISS (93%), Turkish Airlines( 92%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Honolulu to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,128, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $222. The most popular route (Honolulu - San Francisco), is priced around $301.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco 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 Honolulu to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $380). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Honolulu to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Honolulu to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$229Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$233Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$254Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$347Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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