Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from $319

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in January or September, booked 43 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$588

One-way from

$319

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$836

Good one-way deal

$584 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 22/9-26/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 23h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($153 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 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 18 July 2025.

Mon 22/905:00SFO - HNL
2 stops14h 05mSouthwest
Fri 26/921:10HNL - SFO
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 17/7$588
Thu 9/1011:22SFO - HNL
1 stop11h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 14/1021:24HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 16/7$589
Fri 5/906:00SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 10mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/913:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/7$591
Thu 4/905:55SFO - HNL
2 stops16h 10mDelta
Tue 9/922:42HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 09mDelta
Deal found 18/7$603
Thu 31/714:05SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/922:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/7$637

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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 July 2025.
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San Francisco

Fly to

Honolulu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

05:00-16:05

2 stops14h 05m

Honolulu

Fri 26/9

21:10-09:20

1 stop9h 10m

$588

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

11:22-20:17

1 stop11h 55m

Honolulu

Wed 22/10

22:07-10:22

1 stop9h 15m

$589

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

05:55-19:05

2 stops16h 10m

Honolulu

Tue 9/9

22:42-12:51

1 stop11h 09m

$603

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

19:52-22:25

Nonstop5h 33m

Honolulu

Wed 5/11

12:10-19:22

Nonstop5h 12m

$606

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 31/7

14:05-16:29

Nonstop5h 24m

Honolulu

Tue 30/9

22:30-06:32

Nonstop5h 02m

$637

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 16/11

05:00-16:15

2 stops13h 15m

$319

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

16:44-23:43

1 stop9h 59m

$322

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

14:45-08:16

2 stops20h 31m

$324

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 20/9

16:10-18:33

Nonstop5h 23m

$338

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 13/8

05:55-19:05

2 stops16h 10m

$339

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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 11 July 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 43 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 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 18 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 18 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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 $588. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $589, and Alaska Airlines, from $591. These flights start at 12% 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 $319 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $322 and Alaska Airlines from $324 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 $2,208, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $347. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu), you can expect to pay $628 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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