How often are flights from Honolulu to San Francisco delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Honolulu and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

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

How popular is this Honolulu to San Francisco flight route?

Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco have been viewed 8 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Airlines like Delta, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Honolulu to San Francisco in about 5h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 11m. The distance from Honolulu to San Francisco is about 2395 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to San Francisco

The most flights from HNL to SFO are scheduled on a Sunday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco consider choosing Turkish Airlines (97%), Lufthansa (96%) or SWISS (95%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of £267). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of £439). 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 HNL to SFO?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 58% on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Honolulu to San Francisco flights typically cost between £335 and £452 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £251 on Alaska Airlines (14 Jan–19 Jan).

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How popular is this Honolulu to San Francisco flight route?
Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco have been viewed 8 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?
Airlines like Delta, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Honolulu to San Francisco in about 5h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 11m. The distance from Honolulu to San Francisco is about 2395 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from Honolulu to San Francisco?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco consider choosing Turkish Airlines (97%), Lufthansa (96%) or SWISS (95%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
Can I find deals for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Honolulu to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Honolulu to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco 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 Honolulu to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco (average of £267). Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of £439). 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 58% on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Honolulu to San Francisco flights typically cost between £335 and £452 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £251 on Alaska Airlines (14 Jan–19 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to San Francisco

The most flights from HNL to SFO are scheduled on a Sunday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

How often are flights from Honolulu to San Francisco delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Honolulu and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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Honolulu to San Francisco flights typically cost between £335 and £452 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £251 on Alaska Airlines (14 Jan–19 Jan).