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Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco from $166

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SFO
5 Nov — 12 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from Honolulu to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Find flights from Honolulu to San Francisco within your budget

Customise 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 750,439 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2024.

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HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 22/11

22:50-09:45

1 stop8h 55m

$180

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Sat 23/11

15:20-22:41

Nonstop5h 21m

$181

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 22/11

23:30-12:13

1 stop10h 43m

$184

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Sat 1/2

11:35-21:45

1 stop8h 10m

$219

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 20/11

09:00-21:50

2 stops10h 50m

$248

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 5/12

13:15-20:25

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 10/12

07:10-10:55

Nonstop5h 45m

$330

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 5/12

13:00-00:04

1 stop9h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 10/12

13:40-17:15

Nonstop5h 35m

$344

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 5/12

16:44-23:59

Nonstop5h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 10/12

10:12-13:59

Nonstop5h 47m

$346

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 28/1

22:45-09:52

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

15:35-22:00

1 stop8h 25m

$368

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 14/11

10:30-00:05

2 stops11h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 18/11

05:40-18:40

2 stops15h 00m

$557

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Deals found on 30/10

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 31 October 2024.

Round-trip from

$330

One-way from

$166

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 5/12-10/12
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop

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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 31 October 2024.

Thu 5/1214:25HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/1218:45SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/10$330
Thu 5/1213:15HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/1209:55SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 31/10$338
Thu 5/1216:44HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/1210:12SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 31/10$346
Thu 5/1220:55HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 21mDelta
Tue 10/1212:50SFO - HNL
1 stop10h 57mDelta
Deal found 30/10$368
Thu 14/1110:30HNL - SFO
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Mon 18/1105:40SFO - HNL
2 stops15h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 31/10$557

Best time to book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

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

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 25 October 2024.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $880). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,157). 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 31 October 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 31 October 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines from Honolulu to San Francisco. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
5,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.1
Very Good
5,116 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very Good
9,420 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very Good
8,836 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.9
Good
2,304 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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 13 daily flights to San Francisco from 3 different airlines. 5h 04m 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 $330. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $344 and $346, respectively. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 42% 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 ($166), Hawaiian Airlines ($174), and Alaska Airlines ($181).

  • 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: Emirates (100%), SWISS (93%), Copa Airlines( 89%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $947 for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $261 while the most popular route, (Honolulu - San Francisco) is currently priced at $435.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $880). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,157). 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 3 airlines flying from Honolulu to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 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 750,439 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$288Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$353Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$449Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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