Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu (SFO - HNL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$402	Hawaiian Nonstop 6 hr Mon, Apr 20 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is currently $402
Cheapest one-way flight	$200	Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is currently $200
Cheapest nonstop flights	$449	United Nonstop 6 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is currently $449
Last-minute weekend getaway	$402	Alaska 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Honolulu is currently $402
Cheapest business class flights	$1,259	Hawaiian Nonstop 6 hr Mon, Apr 20 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is currently $1,259

Fastest flight	5 hr 23 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu takes 5 hr 23 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $265–480
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $470–570

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Honolulu

United

Nonstop

from $449

Typical price: $340–640

35 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - HNL Every day

93 weekly connecting flights

SFO - HNL Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $402

Typical price: $325–650

9 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - HNL Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

302 weekly connecting flights

SFO - HNL Every day
Hawaiian

Nonstop

Typical price: $335–710

3 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - HNL Every Mon, Tue

22 weekly connecting flights

SFO - HNL Every Mon, Tue
Southwest

from $520

Typical price: $445–820

117 weekly connecting flights

SFO - HNL Every day
Delta

from $502

Typical price: $400–840

81 weekly connecting flights

SFO - HNL Every day
American

from $558

Typical price: $425–910

67 weekly connecting flights

SFO - HNL Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 20 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 28 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 35 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 52 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Honolulu

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

Honolulu United States 13 min 4 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Honolulu

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $265 to $480.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu recently found on Google Flights was with Hawaiian from $402. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $200.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is $449, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is $402, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is $520, flying from May 11 to May 19.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is $502, flying from May 11 to May 20.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is $558, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu starts at $402 from Mon, Apr 20 to Mon, Apr 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $200 and departs on Sun, Jul 12.

5 hr 23 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Honolulu.

Peak periods include mid-Dec–Aug, particularly late Dec, U.S. schools’ spring break (Mar/Apr) and Japan’s Golden Week (late-Apr–early May). Temperatures are warm year-round and there are 2 main seasons: dry (Apr–Oct) and rainy (Nov–Mar), which is better for surfing and whale-watching. Key events include Kamehameha Day (Jun) and the Aloha Festivals (Sep), featuring traditional music, dance and crafts, and the Honolulu Marathon (Dec).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Honolulu really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 35 nonstop flights and 93 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .

In terms of flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 9 nonstop flights and 302 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Honolulu are:

Hawaiian offers 3 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. Hawaiian flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .
Southwest offers 117 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .
Delta offers 81 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .
American offers 67 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Honolulu.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu recently found on Google Flights was with Hawaiian from $402. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $200.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is $449, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is $402, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is $520, flying from May 11 to May 19.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is $502, flying from May 11 to May 20.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is $558, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.

United, Alaska and Hawaiian fly direct from San Francisco to Honolulu.

There are 35 United direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Alaska direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 3 Hawaiian direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu per week. Flights are available on Monday and Tuesday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Honolulu at price $402 is offered by Alaska from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

United, Alaska and Hawaiian fly direct from San Francisco to Honolulu.

There are 35 United direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Alaska direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 3 Hawaiian direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu per week. Flights are available on Monday and Tuesday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Honolulu start at $449 from Mon, Jun 1 to Wed, Jun 10 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Honolulu start at $1,259 from Mon, Apr 20 to Mon, Apr 27 with Hawaiian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Honolulu start at $402 from Mon, Apr 20 to Mon, Apr 27.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Honolulu, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Honolulu starts at $402 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Honolulu at price $402 is offered by Alaska from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.