HNL - SFO

$249 Find Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco departing on 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco (HNL-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Honolulu to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. 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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Recent return flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco

Sun, 21 Dec - Thu, 1 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 14:11HNL-SFO
5h 11mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:03 - 15:04SFO-HNL
6h 01mdirect
$497Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 21 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:26 - 18:48HNL-SFO
8h 22m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:03 - 15:04SFO-HNL
6h 01mdirect
$505Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 20 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 17:38HNL-SFO
7h 38m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 21:03SFO-HNL
9h 38m1 stop
$511United Airlines
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Sun, 23 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:27 - 19:25HNL-SFO
8h 58m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 13:39SFO-HNL
8h 39m1 stop
$512Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 25 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:30 - 00:12HNL-SFO
15h 42m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:01SFO-HNL
13h 01m1 stop
$520Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 14 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Delta Logo
23:23 - 12:59HNL-SFO
11h 36m1 stop
Delta Logo
05:45 - 17:31SFO-HNL
13h 46m1 stop
$526Delta
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Mon, 15 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
Delta Logo
23:23 - 12:59HNL-SFO
11h 36m1 stop
Delta Logo
05:45 - 17:31SFO-HNL
13h 46m1 stop
$531Delta
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Thu, 18 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec
United Airlines Logo
12:30 - 19:48HNL-SFO
5h 18mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:33SFO-HNL
8h 33m1 stop
$547United Airlines
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Mon, 15 Dec - Thu, 8 Jan
Delta Logo
23:23 - 12:59HNL-SFO
11h 36m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:05 - 17:58SFO-HNL
13h 53m2 stops
$555Delta
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Sun, 21 Dec - Thu, 1 Jan
United Airlines Logo
22:50 - 08:48HNL-SFO
7h 58m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:35 - 17:29SFO-HNL
8h 54m1 stop
$556United Airlines
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Everything you should know

When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 16% price drop
March
Most popular
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+1
+1
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+1
Cheapest return fare
$497
Overall average: $593
Alaska Airlines
Sun 21/12Thu 1/1
HNL - SFO • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$249
Typical prices: $362-$805
Southwest
Wed 28/1
HNL - SFO • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to San Francisco flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Honolulu to San Francisco, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Honolulu, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, 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 Honolulu to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $570 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $869 and $799 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Honolulu to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $540, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to San Francisco, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$249
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Honolulu to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 Honolulu to San Francisco

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco was $249 for a one-way ticket and $497 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Honolulu you will be using Honolulu. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Honolulu to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Honolulu 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 Honolulu to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Honolulu with another airline.

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

    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 San Francisco from Honolulu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Honolulu to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Honolulu to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Honolulu Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Honolulu to San Francisco

Monday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Honolulu

Monday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

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