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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$362	Alaska 1 stop 10 hr Fri, May 1 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is currently $362
Cheapest one-way flight	$179	Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is currently $179
Cheapest nonstop flights	$395	Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Fri, May 1 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is currently $395
Last-minute weekend getaway	$401	United Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Honolulu to San Francisco is currently $401
Cheapest business class flights	$1,299	Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Mon, Apr 27 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is currently $1,299

Fastest flight	4 hr 58 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Honolulu to San Francisco takes 4 hr 58 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 Honolulu to San Francisco is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $275–710
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $440–570

Popular airlines from Honolulu to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $367

Typical price: $355–620

35 weekly nonstop flights

HNL - SFO Every day

100 weekly connecting flights

HNL - SFO Every day
Hawaiian

Nonstop

from $519

Typical price: $355–680

14 weekly nonstop flights

HNL - SFO Every day

41 weekly connecting flights

HNL - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $450

Typical price: $465–790

81 weekly connecting flights

HNL - SFO Every day
Delta

from $389

Typical price: $415–830

55 weekly connecting flights

HNL - SFO Every day
American

from $507

Typical price: $470–880

37 weekly connecting flights

HNL - SFO Every day
Alaska

from $362

Typical price: $345–630

31 weekly connecting flights

HNL - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Honolulu

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

Honolulu United States 13 min 4 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Honolulu to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Francisco are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $275 to $710.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $362. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $179.

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

The cheapest United flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is $367, flying from May 4 to May 10.
The cheapest Hawaiian flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is $519, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is $450, flying from May 4 to May 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is $389, flying from May 4 to May 10.
The cheapest American flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is $507, flying from Apr 27 to May 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is $362, flying from May 1 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Francisco starts at $362 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $179 and departs on Wed, May 6.

4 hr 58 min is the shortest flight time from Honolulu to San Francisco.

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco.
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 Honolulu to San Francisco 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 Honolulu to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 35 nonstop flights and 100 connecting flights per week. United flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Honolulu to San Francisco are:

Hawaiian offers 14 nonstop flights and 41 connecting flights per week. Hawaiian flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Southwest offers 81 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Delta offers 55 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 37 connecting flights per week. American flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 31 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $362. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $179.

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

The cheapest United flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is $367, flying from May 4 to May 10.
The cheapest Hawaiian flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is $519, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is $450, flying from May 4 to May 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is $389, flying from May 4 to May 10.
The cheapest American flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is $507, flying from Apr 27 to May 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is $362, flying from May 1 to May 10.

United and Hawaiian fly direct from Honolulu to San Francisco.

There are 35 United direct flights from Honolulu to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Hawaiian direct flights from Honolulu to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Honolulu and San Francisco at price $401 is offered by United from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19.

United and Hawaiian fly direct from Honolulu to San Francisco.

There are 35 United direct flights from Honolulu to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Hawaiian direct flights from Honolulu to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Honolulu and San Francisco start at $395 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 10 with Alaska.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, 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 Honolulu and San Francisco start at $1,299 from Mon, Apr 27 to Mon, May 4 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Honolulu and San Francisco start at $362 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from Honolulu to San Francisco, 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 Honolulu and San Francisco starts at $401 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Honolulu and San Francisco at price $401 is offered by United from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco, 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.