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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from $217

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in September or January, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$464

One-way from

$217

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$698

Good round-trip deal

$859 or less

Good one-way deal

$357 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 38m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 16/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 37m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($0 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu.
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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 30 April 2025.

Tue 28/1013:00SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Sat 8/1121:59HNL - SFO
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 29/4$464
Tue 20/516:47SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 22/513:40HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$465
Fri 29/819:46SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 2/913:40HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/4$475
Wed 1/1013:25SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/1022:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4$476
Tue 2/905:15SFO - HNL
2 stops14h 10mSouthwest
Thu 11/908:05HNL - SFO
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 28/4$521

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Honolulu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

06:00-11:15

1 stop8h 15m

Honolulu

Mon 15/9

20:55-13:18

1 stop13h 23m

$464

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

16:47-23:07

1 stop9h 20m

Honolulu

Thu 22/5

13:40-22:00

Nonstop5h 20m

$465

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 29/8

19:46-22:23

Nonstop5h 37m

Honolulu

Wed 3/9

21:40-05:55

Nonstop5h 15m

$475

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

13:25-19:49

1 stop9h 24m

Honolulu

Wed 8/10

22:30-06:32

Nonstop5h 02m

$476

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

05:15-16:25

2 stops14h 10m

Honolulu

Thu 11/9

08:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

$521

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

19:46-22:23

Nonstop5h 37m

$217

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

05:55-11:53

1 stop8h 58m

$233

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 29/5

19:55-22:20

Nonstop5h 25m

$248

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 15/8

06:00-11:17

1 stop8h 17m

$267

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

05:15-16:25

2 stops14h 10m

$290

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Deals found on 29/4

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

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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 25 April 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 72 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 30 April 2025.

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.

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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to HNL are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Honolulu ranges from 8.0 - 81.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 81.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Honolulu when rainfall is around 8.0 mm.

Temperature in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Honolulu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. 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 Honolulu. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Honolulu have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Honolulu round-trip from $464. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $465, and Hawaiian Airlines, from $475. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 $217 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $233 and Alaska Airlines from $248 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: SWISS (95%), Lufthansa (92%), Emirates (92%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is generally $1,219, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $341. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu), you can expect to pay $626 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.

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    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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