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$144+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Hilo (SFO - ITO)

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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ITO
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Hilo Intl are usually found in September or November, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Hilo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Hilo (ITO). 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$288
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$144
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$738
From San Francisco to Hilo Intl
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Hilo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Hilo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/227:47 pmSFO - ITO
1 stop14h 18mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/277:25 pmITO - SFO
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$288
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/138:04 pmSFO - ITO
1 stop18h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/229:00 pmITO - SFO
1 stop8h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/27$462

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Hilo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

7:47 pm-7:05 am

1 stop14h 18m

Hilo Intl

Mon 10/27

7:25 pm-6:17 am

1 stop7h 52m

$288

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

8:04 pm-11:51 am

1 stop18h 47m

Hilo Intl

Mon 9/22

9:00 pm-8:09 am

1 stop8h 09m

$462

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

9:45 am-5:39 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$144

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

9:33 am-4:56 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$161

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

9:20 am-6:29 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$249

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

5:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$267

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

12:35 am-3:59 pm

2 stops18h 24m

$367

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

12:45 am-6:30 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$1,019

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Hilo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Hilo. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Hilo is 38 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 Hilo?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Hilo (average of $330). Flying from San Francisco to Hilo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $717). 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 ITO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Hilo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Hilo in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 63% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hilo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hilo. 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 Hilo. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco to Hilo to help guide your decision. 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
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
7,975 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,604 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,892 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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 Hilo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $288, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Hilo. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Hawaiian Airlines. Alaska Airlines is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $144. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $161 while deals on United Airlines start at $249 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Hilo (average of $330). Flying from San Francisco to Hilo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $717). 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Hilo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Hilo. 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$298Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$368Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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