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Cheap Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Jose (SJC)

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Flight deals from Honolulu International to San Jose International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Honolulu International to San Jose International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.$482 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan, returning Tue, 27 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $482, select.
San Jose.$487 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Sun, 22 Feb.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $487, select.
San Jose.$583 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $583, select.
San Jose.$594 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Sun, 24 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 22 May, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $594, select.
San Jose.$594 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 May, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Honolulu International on Mon, 19 May, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $594, select.
San Jose.$612 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan, returning Tue, 27 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Honolulu International on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.
San Jose.$616 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Feb, returning Tue, 10 Feb.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $616, select.
San Jose.$616 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $616, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu International to San Jose 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 Jose International flights are currently cheapest in January.
May
from $695
Jun
from $711
Jul
from $731
Aug
from $616
Sep
from $626
Oct
from $631
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Dec
from $933
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from $482
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Direct flights from Honolulu International to San Jose International

Honolulu International to San Jose International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Honolulu International to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose International.

Honolulu to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$482
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time5 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week35

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Honolulu International to San Jose International is $482. 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.
5 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Honolulu International to San Jose International.
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly direct from Honolulu International to San Jose International.
As of May 2025, there are 35 flights per week flying from Honolulu International to San Jose International.
The cheapest month to fly from Honolulu International to San Jose International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Honolulu International Airport to San Jose International Airport on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 14 minutes.
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 Jose 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose International.

Travelling from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 5 hours 10 minutes.

  • San Jose is three hours ahead of Honolulu and is in the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Flights from HNL to SJC start from 08:10 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 16:35 with Alaska Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 23 weekly Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HNL to SJC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • With direct flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to San Jose (and then other destinations in United States) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:

  • Alaska Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • Southwest Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for HNL to SJC flights, with 93.9% of its services arriving on schedule.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between HNL and SJC include:

    • Kahului Airport

    • Long Beach Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • At the moment, $216 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $482. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HNL to SJC.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from HNL to SJC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

  • HNL is located at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.

  • 84.42% of flights leaving Daniel K. Inouye International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of HNL.

  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Honolulu. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 3 hours.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to HNL? If you've booked an early flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose

  • The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to the centre of San Jose has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to San Jose. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.

  • Before locking in your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from HNL to SJC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Jose. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Around 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.

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