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
1 adult

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.

Round-trip from

$504

One-way from

$259

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$746

Good round-trip deal

$1,005 or less

Good one-way deal

$308 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 30/10-30/10
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 48m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Honolulu.

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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 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

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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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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 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.

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

  • 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 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, 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.

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