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Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco from $267

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SFO
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Honolulu to San Francisco are usually found in December or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$512

One-way from

$267

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$762

Good round-trip deal

$1,596 or less

Good one-way deal

$297 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 9/10-14/10
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 49m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 16/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 26m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($227 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 29 August 2025.

Mon 27/1022:07HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Thu 27/1120:35SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$518
Tue 28/1022:07HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/1207:00SFO - HNL
1 stop10h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$526
Mon 13/1021:23HNL - SFO
1 stop18h 09mAlaska Airlines
Mon 20/1019:47SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$527
Mon 27/1022:07HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 30/1009:00SFO - HNL
1 stop11h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/8$533
Wed 24/907:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/1016:45SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$540
Mon 27/1020:35HNL - SFO
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/1207:00SFO - HNL
1 stop10h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$541
Mon 27/1021:06HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 49mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/1206:25SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$547
Fri 31/1006:10HNL - SFO
1 stop9h 34mAlaska Airlines
Thu 27/1120:35SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$549
Fri 19/905:36HNL - SFO
1 stop14h 04mAlaska Airlines
Tue 23/909:45SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$555
Mon 27/1020:35HNL - SFO
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sun 30/1107:25SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/8$556
Fri 12/1222:36HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/119:55SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$561

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Honolulu to San Francisco 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 29 August 2025.
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Price

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 29/10

12:10-20:22

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

07:25-11:05

Nonstop5h 40m

$518

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 25/9

13:00-21:08

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

13:55-16:18

Nonstop5h 23m

$518

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Mon 27/10

22:07-06:17

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 30/10

19:59-22:32

Nonstop5h 33m

$518

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 18/9

22:25-06:27

Nonstop5h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

09:20-11:40

Nonstop5h 20m

$518

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 28/10

22:07-06:17

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

20:35-00:29

Nonstop5h 54m

$518

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 28/10

22:07-06:17

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

20:35-00:29

Nonstop5h 54m

$518

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 29/10

12:10-20:22

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

20:35-00:29

Nonstop5h 54m

$518

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 30/10

12:10-20:22

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

20:35-00:29

Nonstop5h 54m

$518

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Mon 27/10

22:07-06:17

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 10/11

07:25-11:05

Nonstop5h 40m

$518

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 28/10

22:07-06:17

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

07:15-11:05

Nonstop5h 50m

$518

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Best time to book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco

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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 22 August 2025.

Booking 63 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 29 August 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 57% on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Honolulu to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 24 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Honolulu to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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, 72 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 $518, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Honolulu in 5h 02m. Honolulu and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 3854 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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: Lufthansa (95%), Emirates (92%), SWISS( 92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,488 for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $240 while the most popular route, (Honolulu - San Francisco) is currently priced at $575.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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