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Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco from $259

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SFO
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

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 Thursday

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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$410

One-way from

$259

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$671

Good one-way deal

$368 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 24/4-3/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 27m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Honolulu to San Francisco.

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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 25 March 2025.

Thu 24/423:15HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 3/519:50SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/3$410
Wed 21/512:30HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/516:45SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$426
Thu 1/522:35HNL - SFO
1 stop14h 11mDelta
Mon 5/509:10SFO - HNL
1 stop13h 09mDelta
Deal found 23/3$441
Sat 3/513:40HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/507:00SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/3$458
Thu 1/513:40HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/519:50SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$550
Fri 2/508:15HNL - SFO
2 stops12h 10mSouthwest
Mon 5/511:50SFO - HNL
1 stop12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 25/3$639

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Fly from

Honolulu

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 24/4

23:15-07:20

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

19:50-22:40

Nonstop5h 50m

$410

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 21/5

12:30-00:07

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 26/5

16:45-19:09

Nonstop5h 24m

$426

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 1/5

22:35-15:46

1 stop14h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

09:10-19:19

1 stop13h 09m

$441

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Sat 3/5

13:40-21:45

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

07:00-09:40

Nonstop5h 40m

$458

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 1/5

13:40-21:45

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

19:50-22:40

Nonstop5h 50m

$550

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 2/5

08:15-23:25

2 stops12h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

11:50-21:00

1 stop12h 10m

$639

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 28/5

08:30-20:57

1 stop9h 27m

$259

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 24/6

22:33-15:56

1 stop14h 23m

$274

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 29/4

23:15-07:20

Nonstop5h 05m

$277

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 8/5

13:35-12:06

1 stop19h 31m

$282

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 return flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 25 March 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets 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 return from Honolulu to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Honolulu to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons 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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from HNL to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Honolulu to San Francisco. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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?

    San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San Francisco from Honolulu. Booking flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 25 daily flights to San Francisco from 2 different airlines. 5h 08m is how long a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    Flying on Hawaiian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $410. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $426 and $441, respectively. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Honolulu to San Francisco are United Airlines ($259), Delta ($274), and Hawaiian Airlines ($277).

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Honolulu, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Lufthansa (97%), United Airlines (93%), Air New Zealand( 92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $709 for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $317 while the most popular route, (Honolulu - San Francisco) is currently priced at $493.

  • 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 holiday 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$395Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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