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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from $253

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in January or October, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$475

One-way from

$253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$595

Good round-trip deal

$982 or less

Good one-way deal

$446 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/2-8/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 19m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 23m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 18 September 2025.

Thu 6/1105:50SFO - HNL
1 stop17h 36mDelta
Thu 13/1121:31HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 13mDelta
Deal found 16/9$477
Sat 8/1115:30SFO - HNL
1 stop22h 38mDelta
Mon 10/1123:28HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 35mDelta
Deal found 16/9$481
Thu 23/1016:45SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/1007:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$483
Mon 3/1105:50SFO - HNL
2 stops16h 19mDelta
Tue 11/1123:28HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 35mDelta
Deal found 16/9$486
Tue 28/1012:35SFO - HNL
1 stop10h 51mDelta
Wed 5/1121:30HNL - SFO
2 stops15h 03mDelta
Deal found 17/9$490
Sat 25/1011:25SFO - HNL
1 stop12h 40mSouthwest
Tue 28/1021:05HNL - SFO
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 16/9$502
Wed 29/1008:24SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 29/1022:07HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/9$504
Sun 2/1105:50SFO - HNL
1 stop17h 36mDelta
Thu 6/1108:00HNL - SFO
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/9$505
Tue 28/1019:59SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/1112:10HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 16/9$513
Tue 14/1009:30SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 21/1023:37HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 16/9$514

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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 18 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Honolulu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

07:15-11:05

Nonstop5h 50m

Honolulu

Fri 5/12

22:36-05:49

Nonstop5h 13m

$513

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 2/12

07:15-11:05

Nonstop5h 50m

Honolulu

Wed 10/12

12:05-19:20

Nonstop5h 15m

$513

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 28/10

07:52-12:43

1 stop7h 51m

Honolulu

Wed 5/11

12:10-19:22

Nonstop5h 12m

$520

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 28/10

07:52-14:02

1 stop9h 10m

Honolulu

Tue 4/11

12:10-19:22

Nonstop5h 12m

$520

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 30/10

07:00-14:18

1 stop10h 18m

Honolulu

Tue 4/11

12:10-19:22

Nonstop5h 12m

$532

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

14:40-23:19

1 stop10h 39m

Honolulu

Tue 3/3

08:00-20:04

1 stop10h 04m

$534

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

11:35-21:04

1 stop11h 29m

Honolulu

Wed 14/1

07:35-18:45

1 stop9h 10m

$535

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

08:30-15:28

1 stop8h 58m

Honolulu

Mon 19/1

21:40-10:15

1 stop10h 35m

$547

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

05:30-16:25

2 stops13h 55m

Honolulu

Wed 29/10

08:05-21:20

1 stop10h 15m

$559

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

05:30-16:10

2 stops12h 40m

Honolulu

Wed 12/11

21:25-16:15

2 stops16h 50m

$568

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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 12 September 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 41 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 18 September 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Honolulu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The San Francisco to Honolulu flight path was viewed by 36 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 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3854 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 (93%), Turkish Airlines (89%), SWISS (88%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is generally $2,002, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $302. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu), you can expect to pay $499 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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