How often are flights from San Francisco to Honolulu delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Honolulu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 minutes.

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 12% of flights being delayed.

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.

How popular is this San Francisco to Honolulu flight route?

This flight path from San Francisco to Honolulu was viewed by 16 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Honolulu in 9h. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Delta 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.

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 £210. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from £311, and United Airlines, from £349. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu

The most flights from SFO to HNL are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

On average you can expect to pay £483 for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. The cheapest flight overall is £296 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu) is currently priced at £472.

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

Consider Iberia (82%), SWISS (80%) or Qatar Airways (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Honolulu.

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

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

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 16 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of £258). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of £428). 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?

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 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 £292 and £403 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £228 on Alaska Airlines (6 Jan–15 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

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.

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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 16 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.
How popular is this San Francisco to Honolulu flight route?
This flight path from San Francisco to Honolulu was viewed by 16 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Honolulu in 9h. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Delta 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.
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 £210. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from £311, and United Airlines, from £349. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Honolulu?
Consider Iberia (82%), SWISS (80%) or Qatar Airways (78%) 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 £483 for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. The cheapest flight overall is £296 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu) is currently priced at £472.
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 £258). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of £428). 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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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 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 £292 and £403 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £228 on Alaska Airlines (6 Jan–15 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu

The most flights from SFO to HNL are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Honolulu delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Honolulu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 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 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

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San Francisco to Honolulu flights typically cost between £292 and £403 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £228 on Alaska Airlines (6 Jan–15 Jan).