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$144+ Cheap flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco Bay Area

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HNL — SFO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$144
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$387
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 8/299:40 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/317:46 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 9/191:40 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 10/37:46 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/2810:30 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/171:25 pmSFO - HNL
1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 9/410:33 pmHNL - SJC
1 stop11h 12mDelta
Sat 9/611:33 amSJC - HNL
1 stop10h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/30$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/410:43 pmHNL - SFO
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/83:00 pmSFO - HNL
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$297
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 8/3011:43 amHNL - OAK
Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/19:45 amOAK - HNL
Nonstop5h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 8/288:25 pmHNL - SFO
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Wed 9/310:00 amSFO - HNL
1 stop12h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/29$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/118:05 amHNL - SJC
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
Sat 9/1311:50 amSJC - HNL
1 stop12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$337
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/411:50 amHNL - SJC
Nonstop5h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/69:09 pmSJC - HNL
1 stop18h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$360
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3011:43 amHNL - OAK
Nonstop5h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/17:12 amOAK - HNL
1 stop8h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$365
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:49 amHNL - SJC
1 stop9h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/27:00 amSJC - HNL
Nonstop5h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$375
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/308:10 amHNL - OAK
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Mon 9/11:25 pmOAK - HNL
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$383

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 May 1, 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

Fri 8/29

9:40 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop5h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

7:46 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$278

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 9/19

1:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

7:46 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$286

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 8/28

10:30 pm-6:32 am

Nonstop5h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

1:25 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$288

HonoluluSan Jose

HNL - SJC

HNLSJC

Honolulu

Thu 9/4

10:33 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop11h 12m

San Jose

Sat 9/6

11:33 am-7:12 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$297

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 9/4

10:43 pm-10:23 am

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

3:00 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$297

HonoluluOakland

HNL - OAK

HNLOAK

Honolulu

Sat 8/30

11:43 am-7:54 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

Oakland

Mon 9/1

9:45 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$304

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 8/28

8:25 pm-7:54 am

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

10:00 am-7:12 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$323

HonoluluSan Jose

HNL - SJC

HNLSJC

Honolulu

Thu 9/11

8:05 am-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 55m

San Jose

Sat 9/13

11:50 am-9:00 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$337

HonoluluSan Jose

HNL - SJC

HNLSJC

Honolulu

Thu 9/4

11:50 am-8:05 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

San Jose

Sat 9/6

9:09 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$360

HonoluluOakland

HNL - OAK

HNLOAK

Honolulu

Sat 8/30

11:43 am-7:54 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

Oakland

Mon 9/1

7:12 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$365

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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 $384). 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from HNL to zzXIH are scheduled on a Wednesday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

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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.

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

    $144 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $159 and $164, 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 (97%), SWISS (92%) or Turkish Airlines (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 $1,303, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $159. The most popular route (Honolulu - San Francisco), is priced around $278.

  • 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 $384). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$121Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$177Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$226Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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