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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from $208

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
3 Feb — 10 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in January or September, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 4 January 2026.

Wed 22/416:45SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 29/411:45HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$394
Mon 26/107:31SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/121:38HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$397
Thu 26/218:33SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 57mAlaska Airlines
Fri 27/223:10HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/1$399
Thu 26/213:25SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/322:55HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1$402
Tue 10/209:30SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/223:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1$408
Fri 23/109:30SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 27/122:50HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1$412
Wed 18/318:36SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Tue 24/321:20HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1$414
Tue 10/211:10SFO - HNL
Nonstop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/223:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/1$415
Thu 26/210:20SFO - HNL
1 stop13h 34mDelta
Fri 27/207:45HNL - SFO
1 stop12h 56mDelta
Deal found 3/1$420
Mon 27/408:15SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/405:40HNL - SFO
1 stop15h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$421
Thu 5/312:55SFO - HNL
1 stop10h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/322:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1$423

Find 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 4 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$394

One-way from

$208

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$533

Good round-trip deal

$417 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 54m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 5/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 57m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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Price

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

13:50-17:35

Nonstop5h 45m

Honolulu

Thu 26/2

22:55-09:05

1 stop8h 10m

$412

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

08:55-17:58

1 stop11h 03m

Honolulu

Wed 4/3

21:35-07:55

1 stop8h 20m

$427

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

07:00-13:32

1 stop8h 32m

Honolulu

Wed 28/1

08:00-20:12

1 stop10h 12m

$434

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

11:10-15:10

Nonstop6h 00m

Honolulu

Fri 30/1

08:00-15:16

Nonstop5h 16m

$443

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

18:33-22:30

Nonstop5h 57m

Honolulu

Mon 9/3

20:45-09:08

1 stop9h 23m

$472

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

18:35-21:32

Nonstop5h 57m

Honolulu

Tue 17/3

23:35-14:01

1 stop11h 26m

$472

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

19:37-09:59

1 stop17h 22m

Honolulu

Thu 14/5

23:13-07:25

Nonstop5h 12m

$472

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

19:59-22:28

Nonstop5h 29m

Honolulu

Mon 11/5

20:34-07:40

1 stop8h 06m

$487

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 10/4

19:47-22:32

Nonstop5h 45m

Honolulu

Tue 21/4

11:13-23:19

1 stop9h 06m

$487

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

08:23-11:05

Nonstop5h 42m

Honolulu

Tue 21/4

12:10-20:20

Nonstop5h 10m

$488

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

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 26 December 2025.

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 25 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of $300). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 4 January 2026.

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.

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

    The San Francisco to Honolulu flight path was viewed by 30 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Departing from San Francisco to Honolulu will take you 5h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3854 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $179 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $185 and United Airlines from $267 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: Air China (97%), ITA Airways (95%), Turkish Airlines (93%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is generally $430, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $178. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu), you can expect to pay $938 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of $300). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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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