Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from £93

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in January or February, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Mon 2/307:00
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop12h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/308:00
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1£182
Tue 10/310:05
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 10/322:30
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2£183
Mon 23/218:33
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 2/323:10
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2£186
Mon 2/318:33
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/323:10
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 30/1£187
Tue 24/207:00
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/221:40
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop7h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£191
Wed 4/318:33
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/318:06
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop22h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£191
Wed 18/318:36
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 47m
Hawaiian Airlines
Wed 25/307:17
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop12h 55m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/2£192
Mon 2/307:55
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop11h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/309:03
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2£194
Thu 5/314:20
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 9/311:50
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£194

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£182

One-way from

£93

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£289

Good round-trip deal

£288 or less

Good one-way deal

£170 or less
2/3-4/3
  • 2/3-4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 33m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 27/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 29m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£7 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Honolulu.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Honolulu.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
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San Francisco

Fly to

Honolulu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

07:00-17:38

1 stop12h 38m

Honolulu

Wed 4/3

08:00-21:55

1 stop11h 55m

£182

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

09:30-13:19

Nonstop5h 49m

Honolulu

Tue 10/3

11:50-23:09

1 stop8h 19m

£194

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

07:07-17:00

1 stop11h 53m

Honolulu

Wed 11/3

09:03-20:00

1 stop7h 57m

£195

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

07:00-19:17

1 stop15h 17m

Honolulu

Wed 29/4

21:09-09:27

1 stop9h 18m

£199

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

11:10-15:14

Nonstop6h 04m

Honolulu

Thu 26/2

08:00-15:12

Nonstop5h 12m

£204

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

19:59-22:28

Nonstop5h 29m

Honolulu

Tue 12/5

07:00-20:14

1 stop10h 14m

£204

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

07:55-16:04

1 stop10h 09m

Honolulu

Wed 4/3

08:00-21:55

1 stop11h 55m

£215

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

19:59-11:05

1 stop18h 06m

Honolulu

Tue 12/5

07:00-20:14

1 stop10h 14m

£218

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

13:55-16:30

Nonstop5h 35m

£94

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

07:40-10:30

Nonstop5h 50m

£94

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 25 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of £163). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £222). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to HNL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Honolulu flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Honolulu. Reviews last updated 2 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Honolulu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Honolulu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    If you wish to fly to Honolulu from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Honolulu. There are 22 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) per day to choose from. Flights to Honolulu from San Francisco are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 56m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Honolulu flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Honolulu in 5h 49m. Fly via United Airlines or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Honolulu is about 2395 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Honolulu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Honolulu round-trip from £176. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from £210, and United Airlines, from £261. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £86. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at £96 while deals on United Airlines start at £141 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Consider Air China (92%), Turkish Airlines (91%) or United Airlines (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Honolulu.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    On average you can expect to pay £270 for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. The cheapest flight overall is £119 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu) is currently priced at £394.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Honolulu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of £163). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £222). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Honolulu

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest£176Average£343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£210Average£352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£261Average£417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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