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Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco from $346

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SFO
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Honolulu to San Francisco are usually found in December or November, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$553

One-way from

$346

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$756

Good one-way deal

$417 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 27/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 13m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 08m total
  • Honolulu to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($156 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way 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 15 July 2025.

Wed 27/808:00HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 43mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/907:10SFO - HNL
1 stop11h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/7$553
Thu 4/908:15HNL - SFO
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Wed 10/907:00SFO - HNL
2 stops12h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 14/7$556
Wed 20/823:09HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 26/810:08SFO - HNL
1 stop11h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 14/7$582
Thu 24/722:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 20/813:30SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/7$591
Fri 5/922:42HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 09mDelta
Tue 9/905:55SFO - HNL
2 stops16h 10mDelta
Deal found 13/7$596

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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 15 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Honolulu

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 27/8

08:00-21:43

1 stop10h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

07:10-15:40

1 stop11h 30m

$553

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 4/9

08:15-22:40

2 stops11h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

07:00-16:25

2 stops12h 25m

$556

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 20/8

23:09-13:46

1 stop11h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

10:08-19:07

1 stop11h 59m

$582

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 5/9

22:42-12:51

1 stop11h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

05:55-19:05

2 stops16h 10m

$596

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Mon 4/8

23:25-07:28

Nonstop5h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

16:45-19:09

Nonstop5h 24m

$617

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 29/8

13:30-21:38

Nonstop5h 08m

$346

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Sun 14/9

23:56-08:09

Nonstop5h 13m

$349

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 14/8

21:15-18:53

1 stop18h 38m

$354

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 29/8

08:15-22:40

2 stops11h 25m

$372

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Tue 12/8

22:42-15:55

1 stop14h 13m

$377

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/7

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 11 July 2025.

Booking 70 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 15 July 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 57% 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 13 July 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Honolulu to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

The most flights from HNL to SFO are scheduled on a Saturday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 15 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from Honolulu to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San Francisco from Honolulu. Booking flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 30 daily flights to San Francisco from 1 airline. 5h 02m is how long a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Honolulu to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $553. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $556 and $582, respectively. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 13% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 United Airlines ($346), Hawaiian Airlines ($349), and Alaska Airlines ($354).

  • 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: Air China (97%), Lufthansa (96%), SWISS( 95%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $478 for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $247 while the most popular route, (Honolulu - San Francisco) is currently priced at $613.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$358Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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