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Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco from $221

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SFO
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 40 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday 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 21 January 2026.

Thu 26/223:30
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 04m
United Airlines
Mon 2/313:50
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1$352
Wed 4/323:10
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/311:34
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop10h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$358
Tue 3/311:04
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/318:33
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$359
Wed 18/211:50
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/211:34
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop12h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$365
Thu 7/505:40
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop15h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/507:00
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop12h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$367
Wed 25/216:50
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/307:00
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$368
Tue 3/310:29
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/311:34
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop12h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$374
Thu 5/311:00
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop10h 54m
Delta
Mon 9/313:05
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop10h 48m
Delta
Deal found 20/1$380
Mon 2/323:10
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/307:40
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$382
Thu 5/311:50
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 10m
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu 12/307:50
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop8h 53m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 19/1$383
Mon 27/421:41
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/412:26
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop11h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$388

Find 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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$352

One-way from

$221

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$634

Good round-trip deal

$1,546 or less

Good one-way deal

$985 or less
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  • United Airlines
  • 26/2-2/3
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 49m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
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  • United Airlines
  • 1/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 04m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
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Return

Price

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 26/2

06:10-19:59

1 stop11h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

18:33-22:30

Nonstop5h 57m

$359

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 26/2

23:30-06:34

Nonstop5h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

06:00-13:06

1 stop9h 06m

$365

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 4/3

12:35-00:15

1 stop9h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

18:55-21:58

Nonstop6h 03m

$365

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 5/3

06:10-19:59

1 stop11h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

07:55-16:04

1 stop11h 09m

$367

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 12/2

08:16-19:59

1 stop9h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

11:41-21:40

1 stop11h 59m

$374

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 18/2

22:55-09:05

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

06:00-13:06

1 stop9h 06m

$380

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Mon 2/3

23:10-06:30

Nonstop5h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

07:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

$389

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 6/3

11:50-19:00

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

07:40-10:30

Nonstop5h 50m

$397

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 4/3

23:10-06:30

Nonstop5h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

07:00-15:15

1 stop11h 15m

$404

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 17/4

21:20-08:00

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

19:59-22:28

Nonstop5h 29m

$407

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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 16 January 2026.

Booking 40 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $239). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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 21 January 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 61% on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Related info for your journey

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

    Within the past month, 39 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 $365, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Honolulu in 5h 04m. 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 Alaska Airlines ($197), Hawaiian Airlines ($210), and United Airlines ($325).

  • 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: Qatar Airways (100%), Turkish Airlines (95%), SWISS( 93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,616 for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $419 while the most popular route, (Honolulu - San Francisco) is currently priced at $352.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $239). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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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