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Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to Honolulu

December 9 - December 14

Cheapest
Best

SFO - Honolulu

$562

$273

Round trip

December 8 - December 14

Cheapest

SFO - Honolulu

$558

$273

Round trip

November 11 - November 17

SFO - Honolulu

$365

$274

Round trip

October 22 - October 26

SFO - Honolulu

$372

$278

Round trip

October 20 - October 30

SFO - Honolulu

$351

$278

Round trip

October 3 - October 12

Earliest

SFO - Honolulu

$347

$278

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November 5 - November 11

SFO - Honolulu

$365

$278

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October 22 - October 27

SFO - Honolulu

$370

$279

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October 21 - October 25

SFO - Honolulu

$372

$279

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November 5 - November 10

SFO - Honolulu

$373

$280

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

For cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, fares typically range from $357–$625, with a median of $447. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers are available. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu? You'll find the most affordable prices in December, with a median fare of $243. Other cost-effective months include April, where the median fare is $354, and November, with a median of $368. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.
Regarding direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, a meaningful share are non-stop, with 48% of recent itineraries being direct. For the remaining flights, most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical number of 2 stopovers when connecting. This means you have options for both non-stop travel and itineraries with layovers.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 11h 13m. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, providing a realistic expectation for your travel time.
The route from San Francisco to Honolulu covers a distance of 3855 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul journey, meaning it's a substantial flight that typically involves several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Honolulu

Regular price: $428 - $650

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu is $428 to $650. The current lowest deal is $273 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 9-Dec 14.

now $273

Low $428

High $650

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to HNL is December, with a median price of $243. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $662. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $243

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $662

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Honolulu

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$458

$290

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$442

$294

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$449

$294

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$447

$294

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$476

$294

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Honolulu

Deutsche Luft Hansa

San Francisco (SFO) - Honolulu (HNL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$548

$334

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$562  →  $273

51%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$566  →  $280

51%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$558  →  $273

51%

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$563  →  $292

48%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu

San Francisco - Honolulu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Honolulu are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $243

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu, with a median price of $243.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 11h 13m for this medium-haul route

Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu typically take 11 hours and 13 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals, mixed direct flight availability

Deals are frequent, and about 48% of recent fares are for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider December for the lowest prices

To find the lowest prices, consider booking your flight for December, with a median price of $243.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a great option for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$273

Honolulu main airports to arrive at

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is a great arrival choice for flights to Honolulu.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$273

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Kahului Airport is a major hub on Maui, offering extensive transpacific and domestic flight options.

📍 ~135 km from Honolulu (requires inter-island flight or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$293

Lihue (LIH)

Cheapest

Lihue Airport serves as a primary gateway for Kauai with direct connections to several US West Coast cities.

📍 ~180 km from Honolulu (requires inter-island transit)

💸 Flights from ~$277

Kona International (KOA)

Kona International Airport is the primary international gateway for the Big Island with strong direct flight selections.

📍 ~230 km from Honolulu (requires additional flight time)

💸 Flights from ~$277

Hilo International (ITO)

Hilo International Airport is a secondary option on the Big Island, offering a less crowded alternative to Kona.

📍 ~290 km from Honolulu (requires inter-island flight)

💸 Flights from ~$370

Molokai (MKK)

Molokai Airport is geographically close to Honolulu, useful for specific regional connections within the islands.

📍 ~80 km from Honolulu (requires inter-island flight)

💸 Flights from ~$638

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $465. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out typically average around $550. Travelers booking within 0-6 days of departure can expect to pay an average of $782.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is considered to be $357 or less. The median price for this route was $447. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were $357 or lower, indicating a competitive price point for travelers.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu, with a median price of $243. Other historically inexpensive months include April, with a median price of $354, and November, with a median price of $368. The annual median price for this route is $447, making these months notably more affordable.