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$164+ Cheap flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SFO
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Sun 8/31
Sun 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated August 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$334
(Aunt Betty)

One-way from

$164
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$497
From Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 26, 2025.

This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/912:21 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/147:47 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/26$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Thu 10/2312:21 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 11/127:57 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/25$336
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 11/56:10 amHNL - SFO
1 stop10h 32mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/57:57 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/25$337
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 10/2312:55 pmHNL - SJC
Nonstop5h 15mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/277:00 amSJC - HNL
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/25$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Mon 9/2210:25 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/296:52 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/25$338
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 10/2311:11 amHNL - OAK
Nonstop5h 19mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/278:35 amOAK - HNL
Nonstop5h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/24$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Mon 9/1510:33 pmHNL - SFO
1 stop11h 12mDelta
Tue 9/2310:30 amSFO - HNL
1 stop11h 27mDelta
Deal found 8/25$339
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1511:56 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/235:50 amSFO - HNL
1 stop8h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/25$340
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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.
Wed 10/812:21 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 10/1511:22 amSFO - HNL
1 stop11h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/23$342
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 9/249:49 amHNL - SFO
1 stop9h 51mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/298:04 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/26$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 9/238:27 amHNL - OAK
1 stop9h 56mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/307:22 amOAK - HNL
Nonstop5h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/25$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
Mon 10/207:48 pmHNL - SFO
1 stop19h 44mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/237:47 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/26$344

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area 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 August 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Honolulu

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 11/5

6:10 am-6:42 pm

1 stop10h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

7:57 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$337

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 10/30

10:30 pm-6:36 am

Nonstop5h 06m

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

4:50 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

$338

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Mon 10/27

10:07 pm-6:17 am

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

7:59 pm-10:32 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$338

HonoluluOakland

HNL - OAK

HNLOAK

Honolulu

Thu 10/30

11:35 am-7:50 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

Oakland

Tue 11/4

12:30 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

$338

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 11/12

11:30 pm-6:36 am

Nonstop5h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

6:39 pm-10:27 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$338

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 11/20

12:10 pm-7:22 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

8:35 pm-12:29 am

Nonstop5h 54m

$338

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Mon 10/20

11:37 pm-7:49 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

7:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$338

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 10/9

7:00 am-3:08 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

4:45 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$338

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 9/25

1:30 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

8:04 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$338

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 10/9

12:21 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

7:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$338

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Best time to book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 26, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 August 26, 2025.

The most flights from HNL to zzXIH are scheduled on a Tuesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated August 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,943 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying from Honolulu. Honolulu (HNL) is just 4.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    The Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area flight path was viewed by 72 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines can get you from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 5h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 26m. Honolulu and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 2395 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $164 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 $164 and $169, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area consider Honolulu - San Francisco, Honolulu - San Jose or Honolulu - Oakland as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider Lufthansa (95%), Emirates (92%) or SWISS (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area? While on average our users pay $951, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (Honolulu - San Francisco), is priced around $331.

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

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

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

    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 Bay Area.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 Bay Area

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 August 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$138Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$188Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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