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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from $347

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in January or September, booked 69 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$575

One-way from

$347

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$777

Good one-way deal

$576 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 2/10-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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 4 July 2025.

Thu 2/1007:00SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/1023:30HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$575
Mon 18/806:20SFO - HNL
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Wed 27/808:05HNL - SFO
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$578
Thu 30/1013:00SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Tue 11/1121:55HNL - SFO
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Deal found 3/7$581
Mon 1/1209:30SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1208:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$587
Mon 18/819:50SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 30/813:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$598

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Honolulu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 2/10

07:00-13:36

1 stop9h 36m

Honolulu

Wed 8/10

22:20-11:01

1 stop9h 41m

$575

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

06:20-16:05

2 stops12h 45m

Honolulu

Wed 27/8

08:05-20:35

1 stop9h 30m

$578

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 30/10

13:00-19:50

1 stop9h 50m

Honolulu

Thu 13/11

21:55-09:41

1 stop9h 46m

$581

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

09:30-13:05

Nonstop5h 35m

Honolulu

Mon 8/12

08:00-15:06

Nonstop5h 06m

$587

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

19:47-22:22

Nonstop5h 35m

Honolulu

Mon 13/10

23:30-13:44

1 stop11h 14m

$621

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

05:55-19:05

2 stops16h 10m

$347

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

19:50-22:15

Nonstop5h 25m

$348

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

07:00-16:05

2 stops12h 05m

$361

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

14:05-16:29

Nonstop5h 24m

$379

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 4/8

19:50-22:15

Nonstop5h 25m

$417

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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 27 June 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 69 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 4 July 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 4 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to HNL are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

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 4 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from San Francisco to Honolulu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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 $575. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $578, and Delta, from $581. These flights start at 10% 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 $347 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $348 and Southwest from $361 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is generally $2,178, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $412. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu), you can expect to pay $581 for that flight.

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  • 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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