Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu 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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in January or October, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday
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 29 August 2025.
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 29 August 2025.
Thu 30/1008:24SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/1022:07HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/8$504
Tue 14/1018:52SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/1007:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/8$509
Mon 20/1019:47SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 21/1007:32HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$517
Tue 21/1008:35SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 28mAlaska Airlines
Thu 23/1023:37HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$518
Wed 3/1220:05SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/1207:00HNL - SFO
1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$524
Tue 21/1009:30SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 22/1023:37HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$526
Thu 16/1019:47SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Mon 20/1021:23HNL - SFO
1 stop18h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$527
Tue 23/916:52SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 54mAlaska Airlines
Wed 24/909:49HNL - SFO
1 stop9h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/8$532
Wed 15/1011:22SFO - HNL
1 stop11h 45mAlaska Airlines
Wed 22/1012:21HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$533
Mon 20/1007:00SFO - HNL
1 stop10h 26mAlaska Airlines
Mon 27/1021:25HNL - SFO
1 stop18h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$535
Sun 26/1013:45SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/1022:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$540
Tue 21/1009:30SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 27/1023:18HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/8$541
Best flights from San Francisco to Honolulu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Tue 14/1018:52SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/1007:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/8$509
Mon 27/1008:24SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 27/1022:07HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/8$509
Mon 27/1019:59SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 28/1006:10HNL - SFO
1 stop9h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/8$517
Tue 21/1008:35SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 28mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/1022:07HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/8$518
Wed 22/1008:35SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 27/1022:07HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/8$518
Tue 11/1119:57SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Thu 20/1123:07HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/8$518
Wed 3/1220:05SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/1222:36HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/8$518
Wed 3/1207:15SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/1222:36HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/8$518
Wed 10/1207:15SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 17/1222:36HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$518
Mon 20/1019:47SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 22/1012:21HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$518
Thu 30/1008:24SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 13/1123:07HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/8$518
Direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to Honolulu based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Thu 30/1008:24SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/1022:07HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/8$504
Tue 14/1018:52SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/1007:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/8$509
Tue 21/1008:35SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 21/1023:37HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$518
Sun 19/1018:52SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/1007:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/8$532
Sun 26/1013:45SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/1022:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$540
Sun 19/1019:47SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 21/1023:37HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$541
Wed 8/1018:52SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/1007:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/8$555
Sun 22/219:55SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Thu 26/222:10HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$561
Sat 18/1019:47SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 10/1123:07HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/8$564
Wed 11/219:55SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 24/222:10HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$567
Wed 3/1207:15SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/1222:36HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$570
Mon 13/1019:47SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 20/1023:37HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/8$573
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Honolulu
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu. Data last updated 29 August 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 20/916:10SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/922:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$564
Mon 22/905:55SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Mon 22/922:33HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 12mDelta
Deal found 28/8$540
Tue 23/916:52SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 54mAlaska Airlines
Wed 24/909:49HNL - SFO
1 stop9h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/8$532
Wed 24/913:25SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/907:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/8$524
Thu 25/905:50SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 29/923:56HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/8$533
Thu 25/908:00SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/1007:20HNL - SFO
1 stop12h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$541
Thu 25/906:00SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/908:00HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$547
Sat 27/918:59SFO - HNL
1 stop19h 38mAlaska Airlines
Thu 2/1005:37HNL - SFO
1 stop13h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$563
Sun 28/918:52SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/1008:00HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$555
Mon 29/920:04SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 7/1012:21HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/8$518
Mon 29/909:45SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/1021:23HNL - SFO
1 stop18h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/8$535
One-way flights from San Francisco to Honolulu
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Honolulu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Tue 9/1207:15SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/8$259
Wed 15/1014:04SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/8$264
Mon 20/1007:00SFO - HNL
1 stop10h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$267
Thu 18/905:55SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 27/8$274
Sun 5/1019:47SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$281
Thu 25/905:00SFO - HNL
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 27/8$282
Sun 25/108:30SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/8$288
Wed 8/1006:00SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/8$290
Sun 21/905:55SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 29/8$296
Sun 2/1105:00SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/8$297
Fri 26/916:45SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$305
Fri 26/909:45SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$313
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Honolulu 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoHonolulu
SFO - HNL
SFOHNL
San Francisco
Tue 14/10
18:52-21:30
Nonstop5h 38m
Honolulu
Wed 15/10
07:00-15:08
Nonstop5h 08m
$509
San FranciscoHonolulu
SFO - HNL
SFOHNL
San Francisco
Mon 27/10
08:24-11:04
Nonstop5h 40m
Honolulu
Mon 27/10
22:07-06:17
Nonstop5h 10m
$509
San FranciscoHonolulu
SFO - HNL
SFOHNL
San Francisco
Mon 27/10
19:59-22:32
Nonstop5h 33m
Honolulu
Tue 28/10
06:10-18:44
1 stop9h 34m
$517
San FranciscoHonolulu
SFO - HNL
SFOHNL
San Francisco
Tue 21/10
08:35-11:03
Nonstop5h 28m
Honolulu
Thu 30/10
22:07-06:17
Nonstop5h 10m
$518
San FranciscoHonolulu
SFO - HNL
SFOHNL
San Francisco
Wed 22/10
08:35-11:03
Nonstop5h 28m
Honolulu
Mon 27/10
22:07-06:17
Nonstop5h 10m
$518
San FranciscoHonolulu
SFO - HNL
SFOHNL
San Francisco
Tue 11/11
19:57-23:29
Nonstop5h 32m
Honolulu
Thu 20/11
23:07-06:17
Nonstop5h 10m
$518
San FranciscoHonolulu
SFO - HNL
SFOHNL
San Francisco
Wed 3/12
20:05-23:45
Nonstop5h 40m
Honolulu
Thu 11/12
22:36-05:49
Nonstop5h 13m
$518
San FranciscoHonolulu
SFO - HNL
SFOHNL
San Francisco
Wed 3/12
07:15-11:05
Nonstop5h 50m
Honolulu
Wed 10/12
22:36-05:49
Nonstop5h 13m
$518
San FranciscoHonolulu
SFO - HNL
SFOHNL
San Francisco
Wed 10/12
07:15-11:05
Nonstop5h 50m
Honolulu
Wed 17/12
22:36-05:49
Nonstop5h 13m
$518
San FranciscoHonolulu
SFO - HNL
SFOHNL
San Francisco
Mon 20/10
19:47-22:22
Nonstop5h 35m
Honolulu
Wed 22/10
12:21-20:35
Nonstop5h 14m
$518
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu
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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 22 August 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, 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 $968). 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 29 August 2025.
When flying from San Francisco to Honolulu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the morning.
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 29 August 2025.
The most flights from SFO to HNL are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).
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How popular is this San Francisco to Honolulu flight route?
The San Francisco to Honolulu flight path was viewed by 43 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 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3854 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
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 $259 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $259 and Alaska Airlines from $259 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: Turkish Airlines (90%), SWISS (90%), United Airlines (86%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?
While on average a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is generally $1,715, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $252. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu), you can expect to pay $512 for that flight.
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, 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 $968). 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.
Explore flights to Honolulu departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 29 August 2025.
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