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Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco from $243

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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SFO
30 Dec — 6 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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 30 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$493

One-way from

$243

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$705

Good round-trip deal

$567 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 23/12-2/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 23m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 23/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 09m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 30 November 2025.

Tue 23/1208:26HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 22mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/120:03SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/11$493
Mon 22/1214:46HNL - SFO
1 stop7h 13mAlaska Airlines
Tue 30/1207:33SFO - HNL
1 stop16h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/11$494
Thu 25/1207:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/111:14SFO - HNL
1 stop15h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/11$497
Sun 21/1221:39HNL - SFO
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Fri 2/107:20SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/11$500
Mon 22/1223:59HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1213:50SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/11$503
Wed 24/1214:46HNL - SFO
1 stop7h 13mAlaska Airlines
Wed 31/1217:53SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/11$505
Sun 21/1221:39HNL - SFO
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 30/1207:33SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/11$508
Sun 21/1221:39HNL - SFO
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 31/1217:53SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/11$514
Tue 23/1208:26HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 22mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/108:22SFO - HNL
1 stop18h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/11$523
Sun 21/1221:39HNL - SFO
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/108:22SFO - HNL
1 stop18h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/11$529
Tue 23/1207:00HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 58mDelta
Thu 1/112:26SFO - HNL
1 stop11h 18mDelta
Deal found 29/11$534

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Price

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 6/3

23:10-06:30

Nonstop5h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

20:47-10:28

1 stop16h 41m

$500

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 27/2

09:00-22:55

2 stops11h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

11:30-21:00

1 stop11h 30m

$522

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 30/1

21:35-13:43

2 stops14h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

11:02-21:28

1 stop12h 26m

$543

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 16/1

08:00-23:28

2 stops13h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

06:00-17:05

1 stop13h 05m

$543

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 15/1

23:30-06:38

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

09:30-13:19

Nonstop5h 49m

$546

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Mon 22/12

17:03-00:19

Nonstop5h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

13:50-17:37

Nonstop5h 47m

$548

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 24/12

14:46-23:59

1 stop7h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

07:33-15:45

1 stop10h 12m

$569

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 15/1

22:30-09:35

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

10:30-21:28

2 stops12h 58m

$574

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Mon 12/1

08:00-23:28

2 stops13h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

11:02-21:28

1 stop12h 26m

$574

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 5/2

08:00-23:30

2 stops13h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

10:29-20:51

1 stop13h 22m

$574

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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 21 November 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $189). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $450). 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 30 November 2025.

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 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 29 November 2025.

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

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  • How popular is this Honolulu to San Francisco flight route?

    Within the past month, 44 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 $500, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Honolulu in 5h 20m. Honolulu and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 3854 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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: SWISS (93%), Air China (92%), United Airlines( 91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,097 for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $216 while the most popular route, (Honolulu - San Francisco) is currently priced at $938.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $189). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $450). 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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