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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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SFO
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Honolulu to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday 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 17 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$509

One-way from

$243

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$691

Good round-trip deal

$594 or less

Good one-way deal

$560 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 8/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 31m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 19/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 05m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($187 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 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 17 November 2025.

Thu 25/1207:30HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1213:50SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/11$514
Wed 24/1221:32HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 01mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/108:22SFO - HNL
1 stop18h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/11$516
Fri 19/1207:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/120:03SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/11$517
Thu 25/1212:45HNL - SFO
1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1218:30SFO - HNL
Nonstop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11$523
Tue 30/1207:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 6/107:20SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/11$528
Thu 25/1207:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines
Wed 31/1217:53SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/11$529
Sat 20/1223:59HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/107:20SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/11$532
Mon 22/1208:26HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 22mAlaska Airlines
Wed 31/1208:22SFO - HNL
1 stop18h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/11$540
Thu 11/1222:36HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Sun 14/1207:00SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/11$555

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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 17 November 2025.
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Honolulu

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Sun 8/3

21:28-07:04

1 stop6h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

14:58-20:53

1 stop8h 55m

$509

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 25/12

07:30-19:42

1 stop10h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

13:50-17:37

Nonstop5h 47m

$514

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 25/12

12:40-00:27

1 stop9h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

08:22-00:48

1 stop18h 26m

$516

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 10/2

21:40-18:50

1 stop19h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

18:33-22:30

Nonstop5h 57m

$525

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 25/12

07:00-14:11

Nonstop5h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

17:53-00:48

1 stop8h 55m

$529

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 29/1

21:30-11:50

2 stops12h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

10:00-21:00

2 stops13h 00m

$534

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 6/3

23:10-06:30

Nonstop5h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

18:35-21:32

Nonstop5h 57m

$548

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 6/5

21:10-05:15

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

19:55-22:45

Nonstop5h 50m

$554

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Sun 21/12

07:29-18:48

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

08:22-00:48

1 stop18h 26m

$555

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 15/1

08:00-22:54

2 stops12h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

06:05-17:07

1 stop13h 02m

$560

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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 14 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 $190). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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 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 2 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?

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, 57 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 $509, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Honolulu in 6h 36m. 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 (91%), United Airlines( 91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,221 for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $451 while the most popular route, (Honolulu - San Francisco) is currently priced at $941.

  • 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 $190). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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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