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$186+ Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco (HNL - 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 9/13. 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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Cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Honolulu to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/197:00 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop12h 21m
Delta
Tue 9/222:30 pm
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop9h 42m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$348
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.
Fri 9/1810:14 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/205:37 pm
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop8h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$349
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.
Mon 8/179:03 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/243:51 pm
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$350
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:25 pm
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 04m
United Airlines
Sun 8/239:20 am
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$351
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/510:05 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 30m
Southwest
Mon 11/910:40 am
SFO
-
HNL
2 stops12h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24$352
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2910:05 pm
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 9/14:45 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$353
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.
Sun 9/2011:59 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/217:50 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$354
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/29:55 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Sun 9/131:25 pm
SFO
-
HNL
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24$355
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1310:40 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 32m
Delta
Thu 10/2210:35 am
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop12h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$356
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/287:00 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop13h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/67:50 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$357
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/289:00 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/34:51 pm
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$358
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/159:30 pm
HNL
-
SFO
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Sun 9/203:45 pm
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$359

Find 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$186
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$542

Good round-trip deal

$531 or less

Good one-way deal

$283 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 9/16

9:30 pm-10:55 am

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

3:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$355

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 10/28

9:34 pm-8:59 am

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 11/5

10:35 am-8:48 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$356

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 9/16

8:10 am-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

12:05 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$375

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 10/28

8:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 11/5

12:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$387

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 11/6

4:21 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

7:56 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

$403

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 9/3

9:55 pm-9:25 am

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

11:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$419
Quickest round-trip

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 8/28

1:25 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

4:45 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$422

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-9:42 pm

2 stops12h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

7:03 am-5:29 pm

1 stop13h 26m

$431

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 11/24

11:47 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 11/29

11:25 am-9:10 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$432

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 10/29

8:15 am-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 11/6

12:05 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$432

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Compare providers for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Honolulu to San Francisco is 82 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $382). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $581). 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 July 27, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 July 25, 2026.

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. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Honolulu 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).

The best insider tips for Honolulu to San Francisco flights

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Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

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

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 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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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 July 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,719 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,719 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,719 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,484 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,719 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,821 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,719 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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
10,042 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,719 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,843 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,719 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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 5 different airlines have flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 36 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 4h 58m.

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

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

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

    Airlines like Southwest and Delta fly from Honolulu to San Francisco in about 8h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h. 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 $166. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $229, and Alaska Airlines, from $236. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $145 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 Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $151 and $154, 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 (83%), SWISS (83%), Iberia( 82%).

  • 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 $1,804, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $202. The most popular route (Honolulu - San Francisco), is priced around $282.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $382). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $581). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Honolulu 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
DeltaCheapest$166Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$229Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$422Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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