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$142+ Cheap flights from Hawaii to San Francisco (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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SFO
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hawaii to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Hawaii to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hawaii to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:42 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/267:03 am
SFO
-
LIH
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$283
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:42 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/269:22 am
SFO
-
LIH
1 stop8h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$308
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/243:42 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/257:03 am
SFO
-
LIH
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/24$309
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 8/263:51 pm
KOA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/277:00 am
SFO
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$311
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/13:45 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/57:00 am
SFO
-
LIH
Nonstop5h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23$313
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2810:39 am
OGG
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/19:22 am
SFO
-
OGG
Nonstop5h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$313
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.
Thu 8/273:51 pm
KOA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/317:00 am
SFO
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/241:00 pm
LIH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 8/259:10 am
SFO
-
LIH
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$319
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:42 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/256:56 pm
SFO
-
LIH
1 stop18h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$322
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2810:40 pm
OGG
-
SFO
1 stop9h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/19:22 am
SFO
-
OGG
Nonstop5h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$322
This CheapTickets.ch 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 CheapTickets.ch is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/910:35 am
KOA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/167:00 am
SFO
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$323
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/92:03 pm
OGG
-
SFO
1 stop6h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/163:25 pm
SFO
-
OGG
1 stop9h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$323

Find flight deals from Hawaii to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hawaii to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated July 27, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$283
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$142
(SmartFares)

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$542

Good round-trip deal

$430 or less

Good one-way deal

$262 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Hawaii 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Hawaii to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Thu 8/20

10:48 pm-7:01 am

Nonstop5h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

9:10 am-11:59 am

Nonstop5h 49m

$313

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Thu 10/1

3:45 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 10/5

7:00 am-9:43 am

Nonstop5h 43m

$313

KahuluiSan Francisco

OGG - SFO

OGGSFO

Kahului

Wed 9/9

7:00 am-2:59 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

4:45 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$313

Kailua-KonaSan Francisco

KOA - SFO

KOASFO

Kona Intl

Thu 8/27

3:51 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

7:00 am-9:32 am

Nonstop5h 32m

$317

Kailua-KonaSan Francisco

KOA - SFO

KOASFO

Kona Intl

Wed 9/9

3:51 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-9:32 am

Nonstop5h 32m

$317

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Wed 9/30

9:10 pm-9:52 am

1 stop9h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

7:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$327

KahuluiSan Francisco

OGG - SFO

OGGSFO

Kahului

Fri 8/28

9:15 pm-9:36 am

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

10:40 am-5:52 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$332

KahuluiSan Francisco

OGG - SFO

OGGSFO

Kahului

Thu 8/20

9:15 pm-9:36 am

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

10:40 am-5:52 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$332

Kailua-KonaSan Francisco

KOA - SFO

KOASFO

Kona Intl

Wed 9/2

8:42 pm-9:36 am

1 stop9h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

2:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$336

Kailua-KonaSan Francisco

KOA - SFO

KOASFO

Kona Intl

Wed 9/9

10:10 pm-8:29 am

1 stop7h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

11:58 am-7:15 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$336

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Best time to book a flight from Hawaii to San Francisco

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hawaii to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hawaii to San Francisco (average of $360). Flying from Hawaii to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $576). 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 HI to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Hawaii 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 July 27, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Hawaii to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Hawaii to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Hawaii to San Francisco. 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 July 27, 2026.

The most flights from USHI to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Hawaii to San Francisco flights typically cost between $398 and $614 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $348 on Delta (Sep 19-Sep 22).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Hawaii to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hawaii to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Hawaii to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hawaii 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Hawaii?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Hawaii. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Within the past month, 44 users have taken a look at flights from Hawaii to San Francisco.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Hawaii to San Francisco in 5h 13m. Fly via United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Hawaii and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2443 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 to fly from Hawaii to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $121 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $129 and Hawaiian Airlines from $129 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Hawaii to San Francisco?

    The most popular route from Hawaii to San Francisco is Honolulu - San Francisco. You may also consider Kahului - San Francisco or Kona Intl - San Francisco.

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

    Consider Lufthansa (83%), SWISS (83%) or Iberia (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Hawaii to San Francisco.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Hawaii to San Francisco is $202. On average you can expect to pay $1,804. The most popular route, (Honolulu - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $282.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hawaii to San Francisco (average of $360). Flying from Hawaii to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $576). 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 Hawaii to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Hawaii 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$162Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$166Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$229Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$422Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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