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

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 12:44
• Latest: departs at 20:06 and lands at 01:50.

The flight takes about 5h 44m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Honolulu:

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Honolulu takes 5h 44m, 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 San Francisco to Honolulu range from $552 to $872, with an average of $701 over the past 12 months. Anything below $552 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $701 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $641 return via Kona Intl (KOA), compared with $710 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 San Francisco to Honolulu flights are:

• United Airlines: 87% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 83% on time
• Hawaiian Airlines: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $57–$143 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.

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

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Honolulu 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 San Francisco to Honolulu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $253, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Honolulu Airport (HNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Lucky Owl Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 San Francisco to Honolulu route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 05m.

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Kona Intl (KOA) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Lihue (LIH) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from San Francisco to Honolulu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $674 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $773, a difference of $99.

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

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Lihue (LIH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 14m, compared to 9h 27m via Kona Intl (KOA) and 9h 44m via Los Angeles (LAX).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Honolulu are Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Convention Center, and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Honolulu on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Honolulu 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.