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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SFO
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
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 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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$499

One-way from

$257

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$649

Good round-trip deal

$1,585 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 21/12-1/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 12m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 59m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($196 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Francisco.

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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 31 October 2025.

Sun 21/1207:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/111:03SFO - HNL
Nonstop6h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10$499
Thu 20/1108:00HNL - SFO
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/1113:25SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10$513
Sun 23/1108:27HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 58mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/1207:00SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/10$515
Tue 25/1106:30HNL - SFO
1 stop15h 42mAlaska Airlines
Fri 28/1107:00SFO - HNL
1 stop13h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/10$522
Sun 14/1223:23HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 36mDelta
Wed 31/1205:45SFO - HNL
1 stop13h 46mDelta
Deal found 29/10$528
Thu 4/1213:45HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 34mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/1206:00SFO - HNL
2 stops11h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/10$530
Mon 15/1223:23HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 36mDelta
Tue 30/1205:45SFO - HNL
1 stop13h 46mDelta
Deal found 29/10$533
Sun 23/1122:40HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Fri 28/1120:40SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10$545
Mon 22/1207:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 30/1207:33SFO - HNL
1 stop14h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/10$547
Thu 18/1212:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1206:00SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10$550

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Fly from

Honolulu

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 30/1

12:31-19:40

Nonstop5h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

07:00-10:47

Nonstop5h 47m

$499

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 25/11

07:25-00:12

1 stop14h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 28/11

20:40-00:31

Nonstop5h 51m

$507

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Sat 20/12

21:32-09:33

1 stop10h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

10:13-19:06

1 stop10h 53m

$528

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Mon 22/12

21:33-08:00

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

05:45-17:31

1 stop13h 46m

$533

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 21/11

12:10-19:12

Nonstop5h 02m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

20:40-00:31

Nonstop5h 51m

$576

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 25/11

08:07-00:12

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 2/12

07:15-11:00

Nonstop5h 45m

$577

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 11/3

21:10-05:15

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

07:15-11:35

1 stop7h 20m

$588

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Sat 20/12

23:50-07:07

Nonstop5h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

06:00-12:33

1 stop8h 33m

$595

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 26/11

06:15-23:59

1 stop15h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

07:00-13:39

1 stop8h 39m

$598

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 26/11

08:00-15:20

Nonstop5h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

13:25-21:03

1 stop9h 38m

$614

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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 24 October 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 September is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 31 October 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 26 October 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?

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

    For as low as $499, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Honolulu in 5h 09m. 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: Emirates (100%), Lufthansa (96%), SWISS( 93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,250 for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $1,585 while the most popular route, (Honolulu - San Francisco) is currently priced at $830.

  • 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 September is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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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