Can I fly direct from San Jose to Honolulu?

Yes, direct flights from San Jose to Honolulu are available. Historically, approximately 30.7% of the flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

How long does it take to fly from San Jose to Honolulu?

A direct flight from San Jose to Honolulu typically takes about 5 hours and 34 minutes, covering a distance of 3885 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a median duration of 10 hours and 7 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How often do San Jose to Honolulu flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Jose to Honolulu route tend to drop frequently. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring this route can be beneficial for securing more favorable fares.

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San Jose to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from San Jose to Honolulu

Most itineraries for cheap flights from San Jose to Honolulu connect at least once, with 30.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. New deals appear almost daily, making it easier to find suitable options.

A typical journey from San Jose to Honolulu takes 14h 4m including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, which often involve multiple stopovers to reach the destination.

The distance between San Jose and Honolulu is 3885 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel time compared to short-haul flights, often necessitating connecting itineraries.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Honolulu? The most affordable months to fly are February and January, both with a median fare of $243. Following these, December also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $313. Planning your trip during these months can result in significant savings.

Fares for flights from San Jose to Honolulu typically range from $396–$672, with a median of $488. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 17% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal can require some flexibility.

How much is a round trip from San Jose to Honolulu

Regular price: $414 - $579

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

The regular price range for flights from San Jose to Honolulu is typically between $414 and $579. The current lowest deal is $221 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 7-Dec 10.

now $221

Low $414

High $579

The cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Honolulu

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Honolulu is January, with a median price of $243. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $686. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $243

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $686

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Direct flights from San Jose to Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Jose to Honolulu

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Honolulu

San Jose (SJC) - Honolulu (HNL)

$538

$386

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

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San Jose (SJC) - Honolulu (HNL)

$484

$358

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$481

$358

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$470

$358

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Tue, Oct 13

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$499

$360

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Wed, Oct 14

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San Jose (SJC) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$499

$356

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$611 → $361

41%

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

$519 → $276

47%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$617 → $376

39%

9 nights

Oct 26 - Nov 4

$474 → $252

47%

Popular Airports to fly from San Jose to Honolulu

San Jose - Honolulu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for San Jose to Honolulu are above the typical level at $221.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February or January for the best prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are February and January, with median prices of $243.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight time is 14h 4m.

Flights from San Jose to Honolulu typically take 14 hours and 4 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

About 30.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from San Jose to Honolulu appear frequently, about every 30 days.

San Jose main airports to depart from

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International is a convenient departure airport for flights from San Jose to Honolulu.

📍 ~5 km from San Jose (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$270

Honolulu main airports to arrive at

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is a great choice for flights from San Jose to Honolulu.

📍 ~7 km from Honolulu city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$270

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Cheapest

Kahului Airport is a major secondary hub in Hawaii with extensive direct connections to the US mainland and Canada.

📍 ~160 km from Honolulu (requires inter-island flight or ferry from Oahu)

💸 Flights from ~$251

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Honolulu

71% AI deal score

$2,071

$1,988

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Jose to Honolulu are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $448. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to about $533. For those booking 60+ days out, the average price can be significantly higher, reaching approximately $884.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Jose to Honolulu is considered to be $396 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $488. Prices can go up to $672 or more, representing the higher end of the typical price range.

Historically, January and February are typically the cheapest months to fly from San Jose to Honolulu, with a median price of $243 for both. December also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $313. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $488 for this route.

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San Jose to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from San Jose to Honolulu

How much is a round trip from San Jose to Honolulu

Regular price: $414 - $579

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

The regular price range for flights from San Jose to Honolulu is typically between $414 and $579. The current lowest deal is $221 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 7-Dec 10.

now $221

Low $414

High $579

The cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Honolulu

January

Cheapest

Flights from $243

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $686

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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