Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from £108

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
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 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday 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 18 March 2026.

Mon 13/413:55
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 22/407:00
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/3£213
Wed 15/419:10
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 22/407:00
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/3£215
Sun 3/519:59
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/507:55
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop13h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£219
Tue 5/507:00
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop11h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/509:58
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop11h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£223
Sun 26/407:32
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop26h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/513:50
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop6h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£224
Wed 29/407:32
SFO
-
HNL
1 stop10h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/511:55
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/3£226
Thu 16/419:10
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 22/407:00
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/3£227
Tue 28/408:15
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 29/411:55
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/3£227
Wed 22/413:55
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 29/423:23
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/3£229

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 18 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£213

One-way from

£108

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£338

Good round-trip deal

£334 or less

Good one-way deal

£178 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/4-22/4
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£34 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 March 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

07:32-19:57

1 stop15h 25m

Honolulu

Wed 29/4

07:30-21:20

1 stop10h 50m

£227

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

07:32-16:21

1 stop11h 49m

Honolulu

Wed 29/4

11:55-20:12

Nonstop5h 17m

£227

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

07:00-12:37

1 stop8h 37m

Honolulu

Mon 27/4

21:41-05:57

Nonstop5h 16m

£272

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

19:10-22:05

Nonstop5h 55m

Honolulu

Wed 29/4

07:00-15:10

Nonstop5h 10m

£287

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

19:59-22:28

Nonstop5h 29m

Honolulu

Tue 12/5

07:25-18:44

1 stop8h 19m

£321
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

16:45-19:20

Nonstop5h 35m

Honolulu

Mon 27/4

22:05-06:11

Nonstop5h 06m

£334
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

12:00-19:49

1 stop10h 49m

£122

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

05:05-16:05

2 stops14h 00m

£142

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

07:00-21:48

1 stop17h 48m

£164

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

10:30-21:05

2 stops13h 35m

£181

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Honolulu from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 13 March 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 46 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of £166). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of £263). 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 18 March 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 14 March 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Honolulu flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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 18 March 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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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 23 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) per day to choose from. Flights to Honolulu from San Francisco are available from 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 10h 19m 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 11h 49m. Fly via Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Honolulu is about 2395 mi.

  • 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 £195. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from £216, and United Airlines, from £268. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 44% 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 £88. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at £98 while deals on United Airlines start at £145 one-way.

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

    Consider SWISS (100%), ITA Airways (100%) or Lufthansa (96%) 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 £283 for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. The cheapest flight overall is £147 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu) is currently priced at £279.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of £166). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of £263). 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 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Honolulu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Honolulu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest£195Average£353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£216Average£362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£268Average£445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£274Average£354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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