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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from C$ 178

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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 340

One-way from

C$ 178

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 727
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/1-4/2
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 14/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 12m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/126:00 a.m.SFO - HNL
1 stop17h 32mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/210:21 p.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 525
Tue 31/126:00 a.m.SFO - HNL
1 stop15h 09mDelta
Sun 12/111:34 p.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop14h 13mDelta
Deal found 17/12C$ 656
Thu 19/128:35 a.m.SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 23/124:46 p.m.HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 670
Tue 31/128:35 a.m.SFO - HNL
2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/210:55 p.m.HNL - SFO
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 798
Thu 19/127:00 a.m.SFO - HNL
1 stop12h 30mSouthwest
Wed 25/128:20 a.m.HNL - SFO
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 17/12C$ 838
Thu 26/126:25 p.m.SFO - HNL
Nonstop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/24:56 p.m.HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 950

Find flights from San Francisco to Honolulu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Honolulu 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 27/1

8:55 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Nonstop5h 50m

Honolulu

Tue 4/2

11:30 p.m.-6:40 a.m.

Nonstop5h 10m

C$ 340

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 28/1

7:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

Honolulu

Wed 29/1

12:10 p.m.-9:05 p.m.

1 stop6h 55m

C$ 347

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 28/1

9:21 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop13h 04m

Honolulu

Thu 13/2

8:15 a.m.-10:32 p.m.

1 stop12h 17m

C$ 357

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

9:45 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

Honolulu

Thu 16/1

4:56 p.m.-12:07 a.m.

Nonstop5h 11m

C$ 361

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 27/1

8:25 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop11h 05m

Honolulu

Fri 31/1

8:20 a.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops11h 55m

C$ 485

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

9:47 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

Nonstop6h 12m

C$ 178

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

9:21 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop13h 04m

C$ 184

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

6:00 a.m.-2:20 p.m.

1 stop11h 20m

C$ 198

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

1:30 p.m.-7:57 p.m.

1 stop9h 27m

C$ 207

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 23/1

5:20 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops15h 20m

C$ 234

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Honolulu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Honolulu is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of C$ 371). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 617). 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 SFO to HNL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to Honolulu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from SFO to HNL are scheduled on a Tuesday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Honolulu ranges from 8.0 - 81.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 81.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Honolulu when rainfall is around 8.0 mm.

Temperature in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Honolulu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. 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 Honolulu. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,296 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Honolulu. 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 San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Honolulu is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Honolulu from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) should be relatively easy as there are 17 daily flights to Honolulu from 3 different airlines. 5h 26m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu have been viewed 16 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Honolulu is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 340 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at C$ 347 and C$ 357 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 178. Delta flights start at C$ 184 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at C$ 198 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Honolulu are Emirates (88%), Avianca (87%) and Lufthansa (86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 250. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Honolulu) can be booked for C$ 515 on average our data indicates C$ 472 when flying from San Francisco to Honolulu.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Honolulu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu 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 San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of C$ 371). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 617). 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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