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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from £168

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
18 Jul — 25 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in January or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 13 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£291

One-way from

£168

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£402

Good round-trip deal

£295 or less

Good one-way deal

£166 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 7/9-13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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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 13 July 2025.

Sun 7/920:04SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 13/908:00HNL - SFO
1 stop10h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/7£291
Mon 18/807:20SFO - HNL
1 stop16h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sun 24/821:30HNL - SFO
1 stop18h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/7£292
Tue 21/1005:30SFO - HNL
2 stops13h 55mSouthwest
Mon 27/1021:05HNL - SFO
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/7£296
Tue 12/814:05SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 19/822:25HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7£301
Fri 29/805:55SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Wed 3/922:42HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/7£305

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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 13 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Honolulu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

20:04-22:41

Nonstop5h 37m

Honolulu

Sat 13/9

08:00-21:43

1 stop10h 43m

£291

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

07:20-20:52

1 stop16h 32m

Honolulu

Sun 24/8

21:30-18:49

1 stop18h 19m

£292

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

05:30-16:25

2 stops13h 55m

Honolulu

Mon 27/10

21:05-12:20

2 stops12h 15m

£296

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

14:05-16:29

Nonstop5h 24m

Honolulu

Tue 19/8

22:25-06:27

Nonstop5h 02m

£301

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 29/8

05:55-11:53

1 stop8h 58m

Honolulu

Wed 3/9

22:42-12:51

1 stop11h 09m

£305

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Sat 9/8

10:55-20:25

1 stop12h 30m

£168

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Fri 15/8

06:00-20:30

1 stop17h 30m

£169

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 5/8

11:00-21:00

1 stop13h 00m

£173

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 25/11

11:35-19:40

1 stop10h 05m

£178

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

16:45-19:09

Nonstop5h 24m

£185

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Deals found on 10/7

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 11 July 2025.

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 43 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of £1,338). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,748). 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 13 July 2025.

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 32% 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 6 July 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to HNL are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

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 13 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 28 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 25m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu typically takes.

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

  • 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 £291. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from £292, and Southwest, from £296. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 9% 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £168. Alaska Airlines flights start at £169 while deals on Southwest start at £173 one-way.

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

    Consider SWISS (97%), Turkish Airlines (97%) or Air China (95%) 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 £285 for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. The cheapest flight overall is £166 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu) is currently priced at £219.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of £1,338). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,748). 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£131Average£276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£182Average£335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£235Average£408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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