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$155+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu (SFO - HNL)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
May 9 — May 161
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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 Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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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 April 9, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/108:15 am
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/1311:46 pm
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/5$314
This TeaFlight deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 TeaFlight is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:32 am
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop11h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/2511:55 am
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/8$317
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:00 am
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop8h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/139:55 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$323
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/268:15 am
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/59:40 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop10h 08m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/5$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 4/297:00 am
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop13h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/511:55 am
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$331
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/298:15 am
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/66:10 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 4/277:59 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/110:40 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$336
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:59 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/119:30 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/8$341
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:59 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/308:04 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop7h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/9$342
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/228:20 am
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/289:30 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/9$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 5/57:00 am
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/710:29 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$345

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 April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$155
(Kissandfly.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$452

Good round-trip deal

$472 or less

Good one-way deal

$241 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Honolulu flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Honolulu
One-way flight from San Francisco to Honolulu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Honolulu.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Honolulu 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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

7:32 am-7:57 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Honolulu

Wed 4/29

7:30 am-8:19 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$366

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

7:32 am-1:29 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Honolulu

Thu 5/7

8:04 am-6:44 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$369

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

5:05 am-4:05 pm

2 stops14h 00m

Honolulu

Tue 5/5

8:10 am-10:05 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$382

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

5:05 am-4:05 pm

2 stops14h 00m

Honolulu

Wed 5/6

11:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$382

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

4:40 pm-7:34 pm

Nonstop5h 54m

Honolulu

Tue 5/19

7:00 am-6:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$412

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

8:15 am-11:00 am

Nonstop5h 45m

Honolulu

Wed 5/6

11:55 am-8:12 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$412
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

7:42 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Honolulu

Fri 7/17

12:20 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$447

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

7:32 am-11:44 am

1 stop7h 12m

Honolulu

Tue 4/28

8:34 pm-7:40 am

1 stop8h 06m

$486

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

12:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Honolulu

Tue 5/5

8:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$502

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

9:50 am-9:15 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Honolulu

Thu 6/25

8:50 pm-8:05 am

1 stop8h 15m

$502

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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 San Francisco to Honolulu in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 San Francisco-Honolulu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Honolulu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Honolulu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Honolulu 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 San Francisco-Honolulu 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 San Francisco to Honolulu

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

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 April 3, 2026.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $220). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 April 9, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Honolulu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Honolulu flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 San Francisco to Honolulu?

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Our travel experts
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.

Robert Schrader

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.

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on Hawaiian Airlines

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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 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 April 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Honolulu 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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?

    You will need to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu if you want to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu. At least 8 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) on a regular basis. There are 25 flights to Honolulu from the San Francisco airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SFO to HNL to be around 5h 23m.

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

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Honolulu can take about 8h 57m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $369. The distance from San Francisco to Honolulu is about 2395 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($148), American Airlines ($221), and JetBlue ($231) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Honolulu. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $133. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Honolulu for a low price.

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

    Consider SWISS (100%), Lufthansa (94%) or ITA Airways (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Honolulu.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $143. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Honolulu) can be booked for $354 on average, our data indicates $1,087 when flying from San Francisco to Honolulu.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Honolulu?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live are the most popular attractions in Los Angeles if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.4 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.9 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Travelers can book a car rental at Los Angeles for about $45 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Seattle?

    Seattle travelers tend to visit Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Waterfront more than any other notable places. Travelers on a layover in Seattle can visit Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Waterfront, by traveling 11.2 mi, 12.0 mi, and 10.9 mi, respectively after landing at Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Seattle/Tacoma Intl for an average daily rate of $60 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Honolulu flights?

  • 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 $220). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Honolulu

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Honolulu. 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$231Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$247Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$261Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$472Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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