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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from $231

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL). 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 20 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$380

One-way from

$231

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$812
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 27/1-29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 23m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 27m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 December 2024.

Tue 31/1206:00SFO - HNL
1 stop13h 18mDelta
Mon 13/120:46HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 49mDelta
Deal found 18/12$603
Thu 19/1209:55SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 26/1222:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 19/12$676
Mon 30/1219:27SFO - HNL
1 stop27h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 13/111:30HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/12$678
Sun 29/1218:25SFO - HNL
Nonstop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/1216:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$909
Thu 19/1207:00SFO - HNL
1 stop12h 30mSouthwest
Fri 27/1212:15HNL - SFO
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 19/12$944
Fri 27/1216:55SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/123:59HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,171

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San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

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San Francisco

Mon 27/1

09:47-13:59

Nonstop6h 12m

Honolulu

Thu 30/1

16:56-00:07

Nonstop5h 11m

$380

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

11:15-15:02

Nonstop5h 47m

Honolulu

Tue 4/2

22:55-09:35

1 stop8h 40m

$386

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

13:30-22:01

1 stop10h 31m

Honolulu

Thu 27/2

07:15-19:50

1 stop10h 35m

$401

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 21/1

14:43-22:59

1 stop10h 16m

Honolulu

Fri 24/1

16:56-00:07

Nonstop5h 11m

$417

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 15/1

05:20-18:40

2 stops15h 20m

Honolulu

Wed 29/1

08:20-21:25

1 stop11h 05m

$546

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

13:30-19:57

1 stop9h 27m

$231

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

18:49-10:50

1 stop19h 01m

$237

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 7/3

07:45-11:20

Nonstop5h 35m

$239

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 10/1

09:21-22:01

1 stop14h 40m

$253

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 10/1

08:25-17:30

1 stop11h 05m

$285

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Honolulu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of $454). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $844). 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 SFO to HNL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 December 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to Honolulu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu. 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 20 December 2024.

The most flights from SFO to HNL are scheduled on a Thursday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

Rainfall in Honolulu by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Honolulu ranges from 8.0 - 81.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 81.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Honolulu when rainfall is around 8.0 mm.

Temperature in Honolulu by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Honolulu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. 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 Honolulu. Reviews last updated 20 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Honolulu have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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Very Good
4,821 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
9,547 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
8,601 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.9
Good
2,296 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,041 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Honolulu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Honolulu round-trip from $380. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $386, and Hawaiian Airlines, from $388. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $231 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $237 and Hawaiian Airlines from $239 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Honolulu on time: Emirates (88%), Avianca (87%), Lufthansa (86%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is generally $1,172, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $189. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu), you can expect to pay $393 for that flight.

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

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of $454). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $844). 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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