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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu (SFO-HNL)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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The cheapest plane tickets to Honolulu found on KAYAK recently.
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10:44 - 14:20SFO-HNL
5h 36mdirect
16:50 - 23:59HNL-SFO
5h 09mdirect
$418Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 3 Nov - Thu, 7 Nov
10:44 - 14:20SFO-HNL
5h 36mdirect
15:15 - 09:31HNL-SFO
16h 16m1 stop
$422Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 3 Nov - Thu, 7 Nov
16:59 - 10:00SFO-HNL
20h 01m1 stop
15:50 - 23:59HNL-SFO
5h 09mdirect
$425Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 26 Oct - Fri, 1 Nov
06:03 - 20:58SFO-HNL
17h 55m1 stop
07:00 - 21:18HNL-SFO
11h 18m1 stop
$428Delta
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Wed, 28 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
08:39 - 10:00SFO-HNL
28h 21m1 stop
13:45 - 09:27HNL-SFO
16h 42m1 stop
$431Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 6 Oct - Fri, 11 Oct
17:34 - 20:58SFO-HNL
30h 24m1 stop
07:00 - 21:18HNL-SFO
11h 18m1 stop
$433Delta
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Tue, 27 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
08:55 - 14:50SFO-HNL
8h 55m1 stop
07:35 - 20:55HNL-SFO
10h 20m1 stop
$434Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 14 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
07:30 - 10:00SFO-HNL
5h 30mdirect
14:05 - 22:15HNL-SFO
5h 10mdirect
$439Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 24 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
09:25 - 11:47SFO-HNL
5h 22mdirect
13:30 - 21:35HNL-SFO
5h 05mdirect
$605United Airlines
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Thu, 5 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
13:30 - 15:58SFO-HNL
5h 28mdirect
11:45 - 20:00HNL-SFO
5h 15mdirect
$614United Airlines
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Mon, 24 Jun - Thu, 4 Jul
17:59 - 20:35SFO-HNL
5h 36mdirect
$210Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 18 Aug
08:55 - 14:50SFO-HNL
8h 55m1 stop
$217Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, 11 Aug
05:55 - 11:55SFO-HNL
9h 00m1 stop
$223Delta
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Wed, 7 Aug
07:55 - 10:25SFO-HNL
5h 30mdirect
$225Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, 2 Sep
07:15 - 14:54SFO-HNL
10h 39m1 stop
$232Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 15 Oct
06:03 - 19:05SFO-HNL
16h 02m2 stops
$241Delta
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Tue, 27 Aug
17:00 - 19:35SFO-HNL
5h 35mdirect
$345United Airlines
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Mon, 10 Jun
19:10 - 21:43SFO-HNL
5h 33mdirect
$389United Airlines
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Mon, 1 Jul
07:00 - 15:32SFO-HNL
11h 32m2 stops
Sat, 2 Nov
07:15 - 16:40SFO-HNL
12h 25m2 stops
Thu, 27 Jun
11:50 - 14:19SFO-HNL
5h 29mdirect
13:26 - 21:49HNL-SFO
5h 23mdirect
$538Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
11:50 - 14:19SFO-HNL
5h 29mdirect
13:26 - 21:49HNL-SFO
5h 23mdirect
$583Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
08:55 - 14:23SFO-HNL
8h 28m1 stop
14:00 - 22:15HNL-SFO
5h 15mdirect
$591Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, 31 May - Tue, 4 Jun
13:15 - 20:17SFO-HNL
10h 02m1 stop
20:45 - 12:16HNL-SFO
12h 31m1 stop
$612Delta
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Fri, 31 May - Thu, 6 Jun
06:10 - 11:19SFO-HNL
8h 09m1 stop
07:00 - 19:03HNL-SFO
9h 03m1 stop
$614Delta
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Fri, 31 May - Wed, 12 Jun
17:00 - 19:35SFO-HNL
5h 35mdirect
22:30 - 06:28HNL-SFO
4h 58mdirect
$629United Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
19:20 - 21:55SFO-HNL
5h 35mdirect
07:15 - 15:29HNL-SFO
5h 14mdirect
$680United Airlines
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Mon, 3 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun
08:55 - 15:00SFO-HNL
9h 05m1 stop
14:00 - 22:15HNL-SFO
5h 15mdirect
$681Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, 31 May - Thu, 6 Jun
11:25 - 13:53SFO-HNL
5h 28mdirect
14:00 - 22:15HNL-SFO
5h 15mdirect
Fri, 31 May - Wed, 5 Jun
13:15 - 19:44SFO-HNL
9h 29m1 stop
14:00 - 22:15HNL-SFO
5h 15mdirect
Fri, 31 May - Wed, 5 Jun
10:44 - 14:20SFO-HNL
5h 36mdirect
16:50 - 23:59HNL-SFO
5h 09mdirect
$418Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 3 Nov - Wed, 13 Nov
07:15 - 10:50SFO-HNL
5h 35mdirect
13:10 - 20:25HNL-SFO
5h 15mdirect
$425Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 6 Nov - Thu, 14 Nov
07:30 - 10:00SFO-HNL
5h 30mdirect
14:05 - 22:15HNL-SFO
5h 10mdirect
$433Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, 30 Sep - Tue, 8 Oct
07:30 - 10:00SFO-HNL
5h 30mdirect
14:05 - 22:15HNL-SFO
5h 10mdirect
$439Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 24 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
08:15 - 10:55SFO-HNL
5h 40mdirect
14:05 - 22:15HNL-SFO
5h 10mdirect
$448Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, 20 Oct - Fri, 25 Oct
11:35 - 14:10SFO-HNL
5h 35mdirect
14:23 - 22:35HNL-SFO
5h 12mdirect
$454Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 5 Sep - Fri, 25 Oct
08:15 - 10:55SFO-HNL
5h 40mdirect
14:05 - 22:15HNL-SFO
5h 10mdirect
$455Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, 7 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct
17:59 - 20:35SFO-HNL
5h 36mdirect
13:18 - 21:26HNL-SFO
5h 08mdirect
$461Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 16 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
09:25 - 11:47SFO-HNL
5h 22mdirect
13:30 - 21:35HNL-SFO
5h 05mdirect
$605United Airlines
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Thu, 5 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
13:30 - 15:58SFO-HNL
5h 28mdirect
07:00 - 15:01HNL-SFO
5h 01mdirect
$614United Airlines
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Mon, 24 Jun - Thu, 4 Jul

Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Honolulu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu is January, where tickets cost $416 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $748 and $733 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Honolulu from San Francisco were found on Alaska Airlines ($210) and Hawaiian Airlines ($217), and the lowest return tickets were found on Alaska Airlines ($418) and Delta ($428).

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Honolulu?

San Francisco and Honolulu are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (6 flights per day), Hawaiian Airlines (2 flights per day), and Alaska Airlines (one flight per day).

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Honolulu per day?

Each day, there are between 9 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Honolulu, with an average flight time of 5h 27m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 70 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Honolulu?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu take?

Direct flights cover the 6,202 km separating San Francisco and Honolulu in about 5h 22m.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 07:00 and will be landing in Honolulu at 09:32.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Honolulu?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Honolulu jets off at 19:20 and lands at 21:55.

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$210
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

  • Can I fly from San Francisco to Honolulu non-stop?

    Yes, you can. Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu usually take about 5.5 hours; they are also quite popular, which means the connection between these two cities is served by a number of airlines including United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines.

  • How do I get from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport?

    If you are flying from San Francisco International Airport you can simply take advantage of the city’s rich transportation network. Indeed, downtown San Fran is connected to the airport by a number of bus lines and Amtrak connections running between the two places multiple times a day.

  • Are there on-site hotels at San Francisco International Airport?

    Yes, there are. If your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is delayed and you need to spend the night at the airport, head to FreshenUp. Located inside the International Terminal, the facility offers a small number of en-suite rooms equipped with basic amenities such as a bed, free Wi-Fi, a desk, and a mirror. Alternatively, there are a number of hotels located just minutes from the airport like the Aloft San Francisco Airport Hotel or the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel.

  • What is there to do in San Francisco International Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport is simply full of things to do, so if your flight has been delayed, you needn’t worry. Go to the Yoga Room to stretch between flights or to the Reflection Room for a moment of self-reflection and meditation. Hit the spa or the shops for some “me time” of pampering and retail therapy or enjoy some of the works by local artists that are displayed throughout the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu was $139 for a one-way ticket and $277 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Honolulu, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Honolulu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Honolulu with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Honolulu from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $326 or less one-way.
  • Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu usually depart from San Francisco International Airport. The largest passenger hub in the area, the airport is located 13.2 miles south of downtown San Fran.
  • If you are traveling with children, don’t despair at the idea of having to entertain them during your time at the airport: San Francisco International Airport features a number of fully-equipped Children’s Play Areas accessorized with toys and games, books, and cartoons.
  • If Honolulu is just the first step in a longer journey, why not enjoy your layover in Hawaii? At Honolulu Airport you can have a taste of the local cuisine thanks to the many restaurants and cafés available, but you can also browse the art on display which includes large murals, paintings, and sculptures, or just relax in the Zen Garden located in the International Terminal.
  • If your flight has landed late and you don’t want to travel into Honolulu at night, why not sleep near the airport? While there is no hotel directly inside the terminals, places like the Airport Honolulu Hotel, the Best Western Plaza Hotel, and the Pacific Marina Inn are located just minutes from the passenger hub and all three offer a 24-hour shuttle service to their guests.
  • To get to your hotel in Honolulu after your flight, the best way is to book a place on the Speedishuttle, a door-to-door shuttle service that will take you straight to where you are staying. Alternatively, you can use bus line numbers 19, 20, or 31, or hail a cab from one of the many taxi ranks located outside the airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Honolulu, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Honolulu

Monday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

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Direct returns

Honolulu to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/8Sun
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mSFO-HNL
$210
11/8Sun
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
8h 55mSFO-HNL
$217
7/8Wed
1 stopDelta
9h 00mSFO-HNL
$223
2/9Mon
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 30mSFO-HNL
$225
15/10Tue
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
10h 39mSFO-HNL
$232
27/8Tue
2 stopsDelta
16h 02mSFO-HNL
$241
10/6Mon
directUnited Airlines
5h 35mSFO-HNL
$345
1/7Mon
directUnited Airlines
5h 33mSFO-HNL
$389
2/11Sat
2 stops
11h 32mSFO-HNL
$621
27/6Thu
2 stops
12h 25mSFO-HNL
$825

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/6Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 29mSFO-HNL
10/6Mon
directAlaska Airlines
5h 23mHNL-SFO
$538
4/6Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 29mSFO-HNL
9/6Sun
directAlaska Airlines
5h 23mHNL-SFO
$583
31/5Fri
multi-stopHawaiian Airlines
8h 28mSFO-HNL
4/6Tue
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 15mHNL-SFO
$591
31/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
10h 02mSFO-HNL
6/6Thu
multi-stopDelta
12h 31mHNL-SFO
$612
31/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 09mSFO-HNL
12/6Wed
multi-stopDelta
9h 03mHNL-SFO
$614
4/6Tue
directUnited Airlines
5h 35mSFO-HNL
25/6Tue
directUnited Airlines
4h 58mHNL-SFO
$629
3/6Mon
directUnited Airlines
5h 35mSFO-HNL
4/6Tue
directUnited Airlines
5h 14mHNL-SFO
$680
31/5Fri
multi-stopHawaiian Airlines
9h 05mSFO-HNL
6/6Thu
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 15mHNL-SFO
$681
31/5Fri
direct
5h 28mSFO-HNL
5/6Wed
direct
5h 15mHNL-SFO
$975
31/5Fri
multi-stop
9h 29mSFO-HNL
5/6Wed
direct
5h 15mHNL-SFO
$989

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San Francisco - Honolulu Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Honolulu (HNL)United States

Return flight deals:

Honolulu - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

$1,319
$1,012

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