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$169+ Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco (HNL - SFO)

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HNL — SFO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheap flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco

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Round-trip from

$338
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$169
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$412

Good round-trip deal

$431 or less

Good one-way deal

$255 or less
From Honolulu to San Francisco
One-way flight from Honolulu to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 10/178:03 amHNL - SFO
1 stop9h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 10/197:47 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$337
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:28 amHNL - SFO
1 stop8h 10mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/77:47 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/9$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/611:37 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 10/137:47 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/9$339
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/267:22 amHNL - SFO
1 stop12h 46mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/307:00 amSFO - HNL
1 stop10h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$340
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/227:48 pmHNL - SFO
2 stops15h 13mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/107:00 amSFO - HNL
1 stop9h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/10$341
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/248:03 amHNL - SFO
1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/267:52 amSFO - HNL
1 stop7h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$342
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:03 pmHNL - SFO
1 stop8h 04mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/317:15 amSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/9$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:03 pmHNL - SFO
1 stop17h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/317:15 amSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/9$344
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/268:07 amHNL - SFO
1 stop12h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/28:00 amSFO - HNL
1 stop15h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/910:30 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/164:45 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$348
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 10/1411:37 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 10/197:47 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$349

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Honolulu 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to San Francisco that are best for you.

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HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Sun 10/26

8:07 am-11:08 pm

1 stop12h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

8:00 am-9:43 pm

1 stop15h 43m

$345

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 11/7

8:50 am-7:47 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-5:03 pm

2 stops13h 03m

$348

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 10/17

11:37 pm-7:49 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 10/19

7:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$350

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 11/21

12:52 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

7:12 am-11:03 am

Nonstop5h 51m

$360

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 10/7

5:40 am-11:06 pm

1 stop14h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

7:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$363

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops10h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

12:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$369

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 10/10

8:00 am-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

4:45 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$379

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 10/16

8:00 am-9:47 pm

1 stop10h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

1:55 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$393

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 11/18

10:06 am-10:01 pm

2 stops9h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

2:30 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$395

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 10/9

11:37 pm-7:49 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

7:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$398

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The best insider tips for Honolulu to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Honolulu to San Francisco trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for a more comfortable flight.


United's Basic Economy restricts carry-ons, but Premier members are exceptions.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for added comfort.


Saver Fare allows a carry-on, unlike many basic economy options, but no seat selection.

Airports
HNL

Expect up to 1 hour for security at Terminal 2. Consider arriving early to avoid delays.

Read more about HNLby Yulia Denisyuk
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco, taking about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

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.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HNL

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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.

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Best time to book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Honolulu with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Honolulu to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Honolulu to San Francisco is 63 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 Honolulu to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Honolulu 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 September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Honolulu to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Honolulu to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco if you want to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 19 flights to San Francisco from the Honolulu airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from HNL to SFO to be around 5h 02m.

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

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly from Honolulu to San Francisco in about 5h 12m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 49m. Honolulu and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2395 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 flying from Honolulu to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Honolulu to San Francisco round-trip from $138. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $186, and American Airlines, from $209. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Honolulu, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Lufthansa (94%), SWISS (92%), Turkish Airlines( 92%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Honolulu to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,033, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (Honolulu - San Francisco), is priced around $300.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$186Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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