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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 12:14
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 05:13.

The flight takes about 5h 14m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco.

A direct flight from Honolulu to San Francisco takes 5h 14m, covering 6,202 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Honolulu to San Francisco range from $555 to $830, with an average of $699 over the past 12 months. Anything below $555 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $699 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $530 return via Kahului (OGG), compared with $705 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Honolulu to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 91% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 80% on time
• Hawaiian Airlines: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $57–$114 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to San Francisco flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Night flights for 28%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $462 to $4,317. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Honolulu to San Francisco flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Honolulu to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $255, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Honolulu to San Francisco route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 42m.

One-stop flights from Honolulu to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 76% of one-stop connections
• Kahului (OGG) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $663 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $815, a difference of $152.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Honolulu and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 57m, compared to 11h 41m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 13h 32m via Kahului (OGG).

San Francisco is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu (Pacific Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Chase Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Honolulu to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.