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₹ 14,854 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu (SFO-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Honolulu 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 San Francisco to Honolulu

Wed, 25 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:30 - 20:45SFO-HNL
10h 15m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:00 - 18:44HNL-SFO
8h 44m1 stop
₹ 29,181Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 10 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 14:25SFO-HNL
9h 25m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
22:06 - 08:55HNL-SFO
8h 49m1 stop
₹ 29,269Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 7 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 13:19SFO-HNL
5h 49mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:30 - 06:38HNL-SFO
5h 08mdirect
₹ 29,357United Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Delta Logo
10:40 - 17:27SFO-HNL
8h 47m1 stop
Delta Logo
23:30 - 12:59HNL-SFO
11h 29m1 stop
₹ 29,620Delta
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Mon, 10 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
Delta Logo
06:00 - 12:08SFO-HNL
8h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
23:25 - 13:03HNL-SFO
11h 38m1 stop
₹ 29,708Delta
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Mon, 10 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
Delta Logo
10:30 - 20:15SFO-HNL
11h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
23:25 - 13:03HNL-SFO
11h 38m1 stop
₹ 29,796Delta
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Southwest Logo
05:25 - 16:10SFO-HNL
12h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
08:00 - 18:35HNL-SFO
8h 35m1 stop
₹ 30,060Southwest
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Fri, 2 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:03 - 23:48SFO-HNL
5h 45mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
23:59 - 07:20HNL-SFO
5h 21mdirect
₹ 30,499Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
United Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:20SFO-HNL
5h 35mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:35 - 22:59HNL-SFO
8h 24m1 stop
₹ 31,466United Airlines
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Sat, 6 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Southwest Logo
05:00 - 16:00SFO-HNL
13h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
21:55 - 11:50HNL-SFO
11h 55m1 stop
₹ 32,697Southwest
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by KAYAK users
Arrive early for Alaska Airlines flights to Honolulu.
Expect limited seating at United's gates 19-22.
User tips
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Top airlines
Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from ₹ 29,181 (return)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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Airline reviews
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 18% price drop
April
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
+1
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+1
Cheapest return fare
₹ 29,181
Overall average: ₹ 35,597
Alaska Airlines
Wed 25/2Thu 26/2
SFO - HNL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 29,357
Typical prices: ₹ 23,819-₹ 42,014
United Airlines
Wed 7/1Tue 13/1
SFO - HNL • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Honolulu flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, 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 San Francisco to Honolulu is January, where tickets cost ₹ 33,048 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 52,912 and ₹ 49,309 respectively.

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

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 ₹ 41,838, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, 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 San Francisco to Honolulu, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight₹ 14,854
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

When to book flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

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

Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Honolulu 
LawrenceFlew with United AirlinesSFO-HNLMay 2025
Get to your gate early!!! Very little seating at/near gates 19, 20, 21 and 22. The last couple of flights, American boarding (very different gates) has been very straightforward. The last time on United, boarding at gate 19 was bedlam. Really going to look hard before scheduling on United next time!!!
William DrewFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-HNLNov 2024
Arrive at least two hours before your flight.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu was ₹ 169 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 332 for a return.

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

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Honolulu is Honolulu.

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

    Alaska Airlines, and Asiana Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Honolulu flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Honolulu.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of ₹ 32,292 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 48,825 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 San Francisco to Honolulu.

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

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

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 28,451 or less one-way and ₹ 41,838 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Honolulu?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Francisco to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Honolulu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Honolulu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11102 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
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I still in San Francisco😡the flight has delay and lm not sure l can back to Seattle or not😡lm here from 7.30pm and still waiting😡 l never will use of Kayak.

2.0 MediocreZhila, Oct 2025SFO - PAE
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I still in San Francisco😡the flight has delay and lm not sure l can back to Seattle or not😡lm here from 7.30pm and still waiting😡 l never will use of Kayak.

The boarding was confusing because the PA system at PDX was so quiet you couldn’t hear anything being said . The seats were uncomfortable. The food was pretty bad and I normally don’t mind airplane food. The flight attendants were not friendly. I learned upon check in that Hawaiian airlines had reassigned our seats of the second leg of the trip. I had confirmed and paid for special seats but they put me and my companion on standard seats in different rows. Hawaiian also did the same on my return flight after the flight times had changed. I happened to go online to check my reservation and saw the flight had changed. I gad received no notice. I saw that my confirmed seats that I had paid extra were gone. After much back and forth with the airlines they refused to correct their error. I showed them confirmation documents of my seat reservation and receipt of payment but they refused to correct the seat change or reimburse me. I had to pay $200 again to reserve the original seats. Shameful and manipulative. They basically held me hostage. If I wanted to be in that flight I had to pay up.

On time boarding, take off and landing. Will fly again with Alaska Airlines.

I liked that internet connection while in flight was available.👍

The pilot performed the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced. What a light touch. And I’m an avid traveler!

Flight was smooth, pleasant passengers and crew. Enjoyed the experience

Flight attendant was awful, I felt second hand embarrassment with every one of her interactions with people onboard. She was so incredibly rude every chance she got

Great flight - efficient and cheerful team on board, at SFO gate. Also, PAE (Paine Field, Everett, WA) is a great little airport to fly out or in to!

I was sitting towards back of plane and the flight attendants I thought spoke unusually loud for an evening flight. They chatted and chatted all night long and it seemed odd to me that they didn’t try to lower their voices. It is annoying as a passenger to hear all their conversations.

Had to pay $8 for internet wasnt cool, no tv’s, had to use phone to watch movies, no food choices seemed available unless u ordered in advance maybe I'm wrong about that but seemed that way, no snacks were served. Seemed a very bare bones flight. But it was on time and safe so that was good

Everything was great and smooth. Given the short flight there was no entertainment but the rating does not give this option. My first flight with Hawaiian was a success all around.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

Very accommodating on flight changes when something came up. Definitely felt a notch above other airlines.

They we able to seat my companion and I next to each other. Plane’s temperature was very cool. Willl be more prepared on return trip.

What an amazing flight. I haven’t experienced this level of service in a flight in years. This will be the only way to fly to Hawaii for me in the future.

Hawaiian airlines has awful customer service. Told me to keep a flight I wasn’t boarding, instead of rebooking me under two separate reservations, which caused my whole reservation to be canceled. Major issues with leadership and management. The staff at Hilo was reluctant to give me a refund, so I had to by a first class ticket in order to get on a flight the same time as my partner. The blame was pointed at me without sincere apology until the supervisor came out, who also apparently had no authority to refund me. Still waiting on correspondence from the airline days later.

I could not believe that on a 5 hour plus flight we were not given a complimentary meal . That should be illegal. Or it would be nice to be informed beforehand that a complimentary meal would not be provided. The wording in the email I got about pre ordering food was phrased in a way that made the food seem like it would be free. Very misleading! Also during boarding we were informed there would be empty seats we could move to if we wanted, all we had to do was wait for an announcement, however an announcement was never made. Then when we tried to change seats ourselves we were singled out over the loud speaker and told we could not move without asking. Then the flight was about to take off , so we didn’t have time to ask . Then we were told we could not move to the exit row because you had to pay for those seats, but we were not told where we could move. Also no one was in the exit rows so , if something happened no one would be there to assist the passengers. Also people should be allowed to move there if the airline wasn’t able to sell them. One passenger asked if he could pay for the upgrade and the flight attendant said she did not have the capability to charge for the seat on her mobile device, so the airline ended up losing possible income anyways . So why not let people move there during flight if you have no way to charge them? Then the landing was bumpy and awful and many passengers complained out loud when we landed .

The flight was great! The flight attendants were friendly and attentive. I would definitely fly Hawaiian Aurlines again!

You have to buy the ear buds and they only offers little cup of water twice.

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