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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from $288

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
12 Aug — 19 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 13 July 2026.

Thu 1/1008:25
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1014:40
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$555
Sun 27/914:30
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop9h 43m
Delta
Tue 6/1022:40
HNL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 27m
Delta
Deal found 13/7$557
Sat 26/918:12
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop30h 01m
Delta
Mon 5/1019:49
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop10h 02m
Delta
Deal found 13/7$558
Sun 6/907:00
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop11h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/923:39
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$562
Sat 26/919:50
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 1/1023:39
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/7$564
Thu 20/811:55
SFO
-
HNL
2 stops12h 20m
Southwest
Mon 24/821:30
HNL
-
SFO
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 9/7$565
Mon 5/1016:48
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop9h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1020:35
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$567
Sat 8/819:42
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/823:20
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$568
Sun 9/807:03
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop12h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/807:13
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$569
Mon 24/808:20
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/810:59
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$571
Sat 3/1016:59
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop21h 32m
Delta
Fri 30/1022:40
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 32m
Delta
Deal found 12/7$572
Tue 1/1207:25
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/1212:10
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/7$574

Find 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 13 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$555

One-way from

$288

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$792
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  • 1/10-5/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 42m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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  • 9/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 29m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 30/11

09:20-12:54

Nonstop5h 34m

Honolulu

Thu 3/12

14:25-21:32

Nonstop5h 07m

$574

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 21/8

11:30-21:10

2 stops12h 40m

Honolulu

Thu 27/8

08:10-20:30

1 stop9h 20m

$575
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

09:20-11:43

Nonstop5h 23m

Honolulu

Mon 10/8

23:01-07:05

Nonstop5h 04m

$591

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

06:55-21:15

2 stops17h 20m

Honolulu

Thu 22/10

08:15-22:15

2 stops11h 00m

$594

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

09:40-19:30

1 stop11h 50m

Honolulu

Sun 1/11

22:50-11:35

2 stops10h 45m

$600

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

08:30-11:10

Nonstop5h 40m

Honolulu

Wed 12/8

08:33-23:56

1 stop12h 23m

$608

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

07:03-16:52

1 stop12h 49m

Honolulu

Sat 19/9

07:00-21:42

2 stops11h 42m

$634

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

07:00-15:23

1 stop11h 23m

Honolulu

Sat 22/8

09:32-23:59

1 stop11h 27m

$656

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

16:45-19:28

Nonstop5h 43m

Honolulu

Tue 25/8

14:48-22:55

Nonstop5h 07m

$657
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

16:45-19:28

Nonstop5h 43m

$305

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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 $503). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $828). 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 13 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 14 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 34m. 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 $172 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $185 and United Airlines from $242 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 $503). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $828). 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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