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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from $290

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
1 Aug — 8 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in January or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 2 July 2026.

Tue 1/1207:25
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/1212:10
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 29/6$579
Sun 27/919:50
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1020:35
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$582
Tue 22/909:22
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop12h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/910:14
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$583
Sun 16/810:50
SFO
-
HNL
2 stops13h 20m
Southwest
Tue 25/821:30
HNL
-
SFO
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 28/6$584
Tue 8/916:59
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop21h 32m
Delta
Tue 15/922:39
HNL
-
SFO
2 stops18h 01m
Delta
Deal found 30/6$587
Wed 2/915:51
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop8h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/923:39
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$589
Thu 20/819:50
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 29/812:10
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 30/6$590
Wed 5/819:42
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/821:20
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$592
Tue 1/1208:23
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop8h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/1211:27
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop7h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$593
Mon 7/1207:00
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/1221:00
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$595
Sat 5/914:36
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop9h 44m
Delta
Fri 11/922:39
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 15m
Delta
Deal found 30/6$596

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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 2 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$579

One-way from

$290

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$818
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 1/12-8/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

09:30-16:43

1 stop10h 13m

Honolulu

Wed 9/9

22:39-21:29

2 stops19h 50m

$593

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

08:20-11:02

Nonstop5h 42m

Honolulu

Tue 22/9

12:10-20:23

Nonstop5h 13m

$597

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

09:40-19:45

2 stops12h 05m

Honolulu

Wed 18/11

23:15-10:30

1 stop9h 15m

$605

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

14:36-21:20

1 stop9h 44m

Honolulu

Wed 9/9

22:39-13:11

1 stop11h 32m

$631

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 5/12

21:59-12:45

1 stop16h 46m

Honolulu

Wed 9/12

12:10-19:20

Nonstop5h 10m

$651

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 9/10

09:45-09:58

1 stop27h 13m

Honolulu

Sun 18/10

20:35-08:01

1 stop8h 26m

$655
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

09:20-11:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Honolulu

Wed 19/8

13:25-21:29

Nonstop5h 04m

$663

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 9/8

19:42-22:11

Nonstop5h 29m

Honolulu

Sat 15/8

06:00-23:56

1 stop14h 56m

$686

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 5/11

14:40-22:15

1 stop9h 35m

Honolulu

Mon 9/11

22:59-16:02

2 stops15h 03m

$696

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 22/7

10:30-21:20

2 stops13h 50m

Honolulu

Mon 27/7

11:00-00:35

2 stops10h 35m

$713

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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?

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 45 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 $509). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $840). 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 2 July 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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Related info for your journey

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

    The San Francisco to Honolulu flight path was viewed by 15 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 30m. 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 $174 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $187 and United Airlines from $244 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: Lufthansa (93%), Qatar Airways (88%), Emirates (85%).

  • 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 $509). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $840). 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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