What is the most punctual flight time for Honolulu to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Honolulu to San Francisco delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Honolulu and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Honolulu to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Honolulu to San Francisco flight route?

Within the past month, 7 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 $442, Delta can have you in San Francisco from Honolulu in 8h 34m. Honolulu and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 3854 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to San Francisco

The most flights from HNL to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?

On average you can expect to pay $1,745 for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $1,191 while the most popular route, (Honolulu - San Francisco) is currently priced at $331.

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 (92%), Turkish Airlines (92%), Lufthansa( 89%).

Can I find deals for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Booking 82 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 $529). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $811). 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?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Honolulu to San Francisco flights typically cost between $536 and $754 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $442 on Southwest (6 Nov–10 Nov).

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How popular is this Honolulu to San Francisco flight route?
Within the past month, 7 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 $442, Delta can have you in San Francisco from Honolulu in 8h 34m. 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 (92%), Turkish Airlines (92%), Lufthansa( 89%).
What are the cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?
On average you can expect to pay $1,745 for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $1,191 while the most popular route, (Honolulu - San Francisco) is currently priced at $331.
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?
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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 $529). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $811). 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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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HNL to SFO?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Honolulu to San Francisco flights typically cost between $536 and $754 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $442 on Southwest (6 Nov–10 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to San Francisco

The most flights from HNL to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

How often are flights from Honolulu to San Francisco delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Honolulu and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Honolulu to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Honolulu to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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Honolulu to San Francisco flights typically cost between $536 and $754 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $442 on Southwest (6 Nov–10 Nov).