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$156+ Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco (HNL - SFO)

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HNL — SFO
May 3 — May 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Honolulu to San Francisco are usually found in January or December, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$156
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$457

Good round-trip deal

$453 or less

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
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From Honolulu to San Francisco
One-way flight from Honolulu to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/169:15 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 11/67:55 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/27$270
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/59:40 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/287:46 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 9/311:10 amHNL - SFO
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/286:52 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/48:25 pmHNL - SFO
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Wed 10/16:00 amSFO - HNL
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/27$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 10/139:15 pmHNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/67:55 pmSFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/169:15 pmHNL - SFO
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/186:19 amSFO - HNL
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/18:05 amHNL - SFO
1 stop11h 05mSouthwest
Mon 5/55:10 amSFO - HNL
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27$497

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Honolulu

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Return

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HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 10/16

9:15 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

7:55 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$270

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 9/5

9:40 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop5h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

7:46 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$278

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 9/3

11:10 am-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

6:52 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

$288

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 9/4

8:25 pm-9:06 am

1 stop9h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop8h 15m

$297

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Mon 10/13

9:15 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

7:55 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$322

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 5/16

9:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

6:19 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 28m

$449

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 5/16

8:15 am-11:25 pm

2 stops12h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

5:00 am-4:25 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$506

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Sun 5/25

7:00 am-3:04 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$156

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 5/21

10:50 pm-7:15 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$159

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 9/26

8:55 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop13h 23m

$175

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

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

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 long security lines at HNL, especially at Terminal 2. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure process.

Read more about HNLby Yulia Denisyuk
SFO

Use BART for budget travel from SFO to downtown San Francisco. It's the cheapest option, 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

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 April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Honolulu to San Francisco is 85 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 $393). 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 April 28, 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 43% 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 March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Honolulu 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 April 28, 2025.

The most flights from HNL to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

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 April 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Honolulu to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Honolulu 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 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 4 different airlines have flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 21 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 03m.

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

  • 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 $278. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $280, and United Airlines, from $318. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $156 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $159 and $182, respectively.

  • 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 (97%), 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 $1,303, 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 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 $393). 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 4 airlines flying from Honolulu to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$138Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$177Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$230Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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