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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Honolulu flights typically cost between £321 and £461 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £257 on Delta (13 Sept–17 Sept).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.San Francisco to Honolulu flights typically cost between £321 and £461 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £257 on Delta (13 Sept–17 Sept).

Question 2

How often are flights from San Francisco to Honolulu delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 14% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Honolulu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 196 minutes.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Honolulu flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Honolulu flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How popular is this San Francisco to Honolulu flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from San Francisco to Honolulu was viewed by 22 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Honolulu in 5h 34m. Fly via Southwest or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Honolulu is about 2395 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 8

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Honolulu round-trip from £210. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from £222, and United Airlines, from £356. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 9

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £87. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at £121 while deals on United Airlines start at £144 one-way.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 45 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 11

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of £260). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of £429). 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.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu

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The most flights from SFO to HNL are scheduled on a Wednesday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Honolulu ranges from 8.0 - 81.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 81.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Honolulu when rainfall is around 8.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Honolulu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay £595 for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. The cheapest flight overall is £492 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu) is currently priced at £473.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Lufthansa (92%), Qatar Airways (88%) or United Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Honolulu.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu check out the most popular airlines for this route: Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 19

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

If you wish to fly to Honolulu from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Honolulu. There are 31 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 50m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu typically takes.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

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Deals for San Francisco to Honolulu flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Honolulu?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from San Francisco to Honolulu with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from San Francisco to Honolulu with no change fees.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Honolulu from San Francisco today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£257
One-way from	£128
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£386
Good round-trip deal	£595 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest£210	Average£384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest£222	Average£359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£356	Average£510	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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

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 45 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?

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

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 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Honolulu flights typically cost between £321 and £461 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £257 on Delta (13 Sept–17 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu

The most flights from SFO to HNL are scheduled on a Wednesday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Honolulu delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Honolulu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 196 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Honolulu flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Honolulu flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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San Francisco to Honolulu flights typically cost between £321 and £461 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £257 on Delta (13 Sept–17 Sept).