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Flight deals from Honolulu International to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $278. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

San Francisco.$279 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Honolulu International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $279, select.

San Francisco.$289 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $289, select.

San Francisco.$289 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $289, select.

San Francisco.$289 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $289, select.

San Francisco.$289 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $289, select.

San Francisco.$342 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Honolulu International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $342, select.

San Francisco.$342 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Honolulu International on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $342, select.

San Francisco.$362 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $362, select.

San Francisco.$443 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $443, select.

San Francisco.$523 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $523, select.

San Francisco.$523 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $523, select.

San Francisco.$558 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $558, select.

San Francisco.$612 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.

San Francisco.$649 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $649, select.

San Francisco.$658 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $658, select.

San Francisco.$670 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $670, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu International to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Honolulu International to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Honolulu International to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

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Honolulu to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$278
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	5 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	258

Finding cheap flights from Honolulu International to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Honolulu International to San Francisco International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Honolulu International to San Francisco International is $278. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Honolulu International to San Francisco International?

5 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Honolulu International to San Francisco International.

Which airlines fly direct from Honolulu International to San Francisco International?

United, Air New Zealand and Lufthansa fly direct from Honolulu International to San Francisco International.

How many flights are there a week from Honolulu International to San Francisco International?

As of September 2026, there are 258 flights per week flying from Honolulu International to San Francisco International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Honolulu International to San Francisco International?

The cheapest month to fly from Honolulu International to San Francisco International is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to San Francisco International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to San Francisco?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International with?

Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is two hours ahead of Honolulu.
Choose from 47 weekly Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. Hawaiian Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:38.
Your HNL to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, so jetting off to San Francisco (and then seeing more parts of the United States!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is United.
With a reliable 90.46% of services arriving as scheduled, United is the most punctual carrier offering HNL to SFO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between HNL and SFO:
- Maui Kahului Airport
- Kona Airport
- Lihue Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is $128. A return ticket is currently $278. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from HNL to SFO, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from HNL to SFO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Honolulu International Airport (HNL)

HNL is located at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Honolulu International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart HNL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Honolulu International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Honolulu. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to HNL? If you're boarding an early flight from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

If you're landing on a late Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SFO:
Explore without limits with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of San Francisco and beyond.
Booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The quietest month for a flight from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HNL to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.