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Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco from $257

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SFO
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Honolulu to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Honolulu to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Thu 7/521:41
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 13/519:55
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 14/4$498
Thu 7/507:00
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 17/519:10
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/4$506
Thu 7/509:15
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop6h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 12/507:32
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop8h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/4$512
Thu 7/521:05
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop13h 20m
Southwest
Mon 11/505:05
SFO
-
HNL
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 13/4$533
Thu 7/521:05
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop13h 20m
Southwest
Wed 13/510:05
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop13h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 16/4$553
Wed 1/723:01
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 7/707:05
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/4$556
Fri 8/505:36
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop10h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 13/519:55
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/4$558
Fri 15/513:25
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 17/513:55
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/4$559
Tue 25/808:00
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop10h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/807:00
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$560
Thu 7/508:15
HNL
-
SFO
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Sun 10/509:10
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop14h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 13/4$562

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$498

One-way from

$257

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$655

Good round-trip deal

$1,451 or less

Good one-way deal

$446 or less
Alaska Airlines
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  • 7/5-13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
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  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 57m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
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Price

Cheapest return flight

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 12/6

08:26-23:48

1 stop12h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

19:42-22:11

Nonstop5h 29m

$563

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 25/8

12:10-20:23

Nonstop5h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

08:20-11:02

Nonstop5h 42m

$615

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 30/4

07:25-18:44

1 stop8h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

07:32-15:56

1 stop11h 24m

$625

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 24/9

22:20-11:55

2 stops10h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

12:30-21:10

2 stops11h 40m

$650

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 7/7

15:07-09:20

1 stop15h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

12:27-21:34

1 stop12h 07m

$657

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Sat 15/8

20:39-07:22

1 stop7h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

07:03-11:53

1 stop7h 50m

$703
Fastest return journey

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 16/6

22:05-06:04

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

16:45-19:28

Nonstop5h 43m

$710

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 18/6

22:05-06:04

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 27/6

19:00-21:43

Nonstop5h 43m

$719

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Sat 5/9

23:39-07:42

Nonstop5h 03m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

09:22-15:25

1 stop9h 03m

$725

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 19/5

20:50-12:35

2 stops12h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

11:25-21:05

1 stop12h 40m

$739

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Best time to book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Honolulu to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $526). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $809). 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 HNL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Honolulu to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 April 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 59% on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Honolulu to San Francisco. 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 Honolulu to San Francisco flight route?

    Within the past month, 20 users have taken a look at flights from Honolulu to San Francisco.

  • How long is the flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    For as low as $615, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Honolulu in 5h 13m. Honolulu and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 3854 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Honolulu to San Francisco are Hawaiian Airlines ($174), Alaska Airlines ($205), and United Airlines ($270).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Honolulu, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iberia (100%), Turkish Airlines (97%), SWISS( 91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,452 for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $300 while the most popular route, (Honolulu - San Francisco) is currently priced at $330.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Honolulu to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Honolulu to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco 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 Honolulu to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $526). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $809). 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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