How many flights from Honolulu to San Francisco are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 62.3% of flights from Honolulu to San Francisco have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stops is typically one. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route can find direct flight options.

What's the flight time from Honolulu to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight time from Honolulu to San Francisco is 5 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 3855 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 52 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of choosing a non-stop option for this route.

How often do Honolulu to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Honolulu to San Francisco route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers on this route may often find opportunities to secure lower fares. The pricing patterns observed over a 30-day window indicate consistent price fluctuations.

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Honolulu to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

For cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, fares typically range from $305–$399, with a median price of $354. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and 53% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $242. Following closely are January, with a median of $255, and April, where the median fare is $260.

A typical journey from Honolulu to San Francisco takes about 5h 5m, including connections. For direct flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, the median flight time is also 5h 5m. If your itinerary includes connections, the median journey time extends to 11h 53m.

The route from Honolulu to San Francisco covers a distance of 3855 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul flight, meaning it is a significant but not extremely long journey.

How much is a round trip from Honolulu to San Francisco

Regular price: $274 - $645

Prices for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $274 to $645. The current lowest deal is $187 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Nov 12-Nov 15.

now $187

Low $274

High $645

The cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from HNL to SFO is February, with a median price of $242. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $396. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $242

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $396

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Honolulu to San Francisco

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Francisco

Honolulu (HNL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$328

$372

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Francisco

Honolulu (HNL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$295

$358

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Francisco

Honolulu (HNL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$279

$309

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Francisco

Honolulu (HNL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$293

$289

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Francisco

Honolulu (HNL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$288

$307

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Francisco

Honolulu (HNL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$251

$308

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 15

$337 → $270

20%

2 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 15

$337 → $270

20%

7 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 16

$368 → $316

14%

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

$370 → $319

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco

Honolulu - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from HNL to SFO are below the typical level, with a median of $354.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the lowest prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $242 for HNL to SFO.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 5m

The typical direct flight from Honolulu to San Francisco takes 5h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequently available

Direct flights make up 62.3% of recent routes, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flights on this route, with deals recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Book during frequent deal periods

Deals for flights from HNL to SFO are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Honolulu main airports to depart from

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International is a key departure point for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco.

📍 ~7 km from Honolulu (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$250

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub for flights arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a close alternative to San Francisco, offering many low-cost carrier options.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$248

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco have been found in the 0-6 days booking window, with an average price of $290. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging around $430. Booking 14-27 days in advance typically yields an average price of $322, which is comparable to booking 28-59 days out at $323. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days in advance have an average price of $398.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is considered to be $305 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $354. Fares typically range, with 25% of prices observed at $305 or below, and 75% of prices at $399 or less over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco are February, with a median price of $242, and January, with a median price of $255. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $260. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $354 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Honolulu to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

The route from Honolulu to San Francisco covers a distance of 3855 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul flight, meaning it is a significant but not extremely long journey.

How much is a round trip from Honolulu to San Francisco

Regular price: $274 - $645

Prices for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $274 to $645. The current lowest deal is $187 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Nov 12-Nov 15.

now $187

Low $274

High $645

The cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco

February

Cheapest

Flights from $242

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $396

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Honolulu to San Francisco

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Francisco

Honolulu (HNL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$328

$372

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Francisco

Honolulu (HNL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$295

$358

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Francisco

Honolulu (HNL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$279

$309

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Francisco

Honolulu (HNL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$293

$289

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Francisco

Honolulu (HNL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$288

$307

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Francisco

Honolulu (HNL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$251

$308

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 15

$337 → $270

20%

2 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 15

$337 → $270

20%

7 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 16

$368 → $316

14%

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

$370 → $319

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco