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Low Price Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Honolulu to San Francisco

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Honolulu to San Francisco, including Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Alaska Airlines.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Honolulu to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Francisco in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 168, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 354.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        HNL 07:00
        5h 10m
        Direct
        SFO 15:10
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Thu, Apr 23 | United Airlines
        SFO 13:55
        5h 35m
        Direct
        HNL 16:30
        San Francisco - Honolulu | Mon, Apr 27 | United Airlines
        AU$ 354 AU$ 543
        35% off
        35% off
        AU$ 543 AU$ 354
      • HNL 21:16
        5h 9m
        Direct
        SFO 05:25
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Mon, Apr 20 | Hawaiian Airlines
        SFO 08:15
        5h 45m
        Direct
        HNL 11:00
        San Francisco - Honolulu | Mon, Apr 27 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 358 AU$ 543
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 543 AU$ 358
      • HNL 21:16
        5h 9m
        Direct
        SFO 05:25
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Mon, Apr 20 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 08:15
        5h 45m
        Direct
        HNL 11:00
        San Francisco - Honolulu | Mon, Apr 27 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 367 AU$ 543
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$ 543 AU$ 367
      • HNL 23:23
        5h 12m
        Direct
        SFO 07:35
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Wed, Apr 22 | United Airlines
        SFO 09:10
        5h 38m
        Direct
        HNL 11:48
        San Francisco - Honolulu | Mon, Apr 27 | United Airlines
        AU$ 378
        30% off
        AU$ 543 AU$ 378
      • HNL 07:00
        5h 10m
        Direct
        SFO 15:10
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Thu, Apr 30 | United Airlines
        SFO 09:20
        5h 38m
        Direct
        HNL 11:58
        San Francisco - Honolulu | Mon, May 4 | United Airlines
        AU$ 378
        30% off
        AU$ 543 AU$ 378
      • HNL 05:36
        10h 8m
        1 stop
        SFO 18:44
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Thu, Apr 23 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 08:45
        10h 51m
        1 stop
        HNL 16:36
        San Francisco - Honolulu | Mon, Apr 27 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 340
        37% off
        AU$ 543 AU$ 340
      • HNL 22:45
        14h 14m
        1 stop
        SFO 15:59
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Mon, Apr 20 | Delta Air Lines
        SFO 16:17
        8h 28m
        1 stop
        HNL 21:45
        San Francisco - Honolulu | Mon, Apr 27 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 363
        33% off
        AU$ 543 AU$ 363
      • HNL 06:05
        9h 39m
        1 stop
        SFO 18:44
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Thu, Apr 30 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 07:00
        16h 34m
        1 stop
        HNL 20:34
        San Francisco - Honolulu | Mon, May 4 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 372
        31% off
        AU$ 543 AU$ 372
      • HNL 22:45
        12h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:05
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Wed, Apr 22 | Delta Air Lines
        SFO 08:15
        5h 45m
        Direct
        HNL 11:00
        San Francisco - Honolulu | Tue, Apr 28 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 374
        31% off
        AU$ 543 AU$ 374
      • HNL 06:30
        14h 29m
        1 stop
        SFO 23:59
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Thu, May 7 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 07:00
        26h 48m
        1 stop
        HNL 06:48
        San Francisco - Honolulu | Sun, May 10 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 380
        30% off
        AU$ 543 AU$ 380
      • HNL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO Invalid Date
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Sun, Mar 15 | Normal Airline
        SFO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        HNL 16:00
        San Francisco - Honolulu | Tue, Mar 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        HNL 11:55
        5h 17m
        Direct
        SFO 20:12
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Thu, Apr 30 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 168 AU$ 263
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 263 AU$ 168
      • HNL 21:41
        5h 16m
        Direct
        SFO 05:57
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Mon, May 11 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 168 AU$ 263
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 263 AU$ 168
      • HNL 11:55
        5h 17m
        Direct
        SFO 20:12
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Wed, Apr 29 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 184 AU$ 263
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 263 AU$ 184
      • HNL 07:16
        13h 43m
        1 stop
        SFO 23:59
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Mon, Mar 16 | Hawaiian Airlines
        AU$ 152
        42% off
        AU$ 263 AU$ 152
      • HNL 22:45
        12h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:05
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Tue, Apr 21 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 160
        39% off
        AU$ 263 AU$ 160
      • HNL 07:16
        13h 43m
        1 stop
        SFO 23:59
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Mon, Mar 16 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 163
        38% off
        AU$ 263 AU$ 163
      • HNL 07:00
        9h 11m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:11
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Tue, Apr 21 | American Airlines
        AU$ 167
        37% off
        AU$ 263 AU$ 167
      • HNL 22:45
        14h 14m
        1 stop
        SFO 15:59
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Mon, Apr 27 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 178
        32% off
        AU$ 263 AU$ 178
      • HNL 22:45
        14h 14m
        1 stop
        SFO 15:59
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Tue, Apr 28 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 178
        32% off
        AU$ 263 AU$ 178
      • HNL 22:45
        14h 14m
        1 stop
        SFO 15:59
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Wed, Apr 29 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 178
        32% off
        AU$ 263 AU$ 178
      • HNL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO Invalid Date
        Honolulu - San Francisco | Sun, Mar 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Honolulu to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Honolulu to San Francisco Flight Details

The distance between Honolulu and San Francisco is approximately 3,854.85km. It takes around 5 hours 11 minutes on average to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 152
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 340
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,854.85km
Average flight time5 hours 11 minutes
Popular airlineHawaiian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Honolulu–San Francisco route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Average price of one-way flights from Honolulu to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco is September, with an average price of AU$ 309. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically January, with an average price of up to AU$ 460.

AU$ 460
AU$ 385
AU$ 309
AU$ 234
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 316
    Mar
  • AU$ 394
    Apr
  • AU$ 328
    May
  • AU$ 388
    Jun
  • AU$ 421
    Jul
  • AU$ 366
    Aug
  • AU$ 309
    Sep
  • AU$ 354
    Oct
  • AU$ 424
    Nov
  • AU$ 384
    Dec
  • AU$ 460
    Jan
  • AU$ 370
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Honolulu to San Francisco on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 426
AU$ 370
AU$ 313
AU$ 257
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 372
    Mon
  • AU$ 366
    Tue
  • AU$ 331
    Wed
  • AU$ 313
    Thu
  • AU$ 413
    Fri
  • AU$ 391
    Sat
  • AU$ 426
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Honolulu to San Francisco during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Francisco are on Mar 31, with the lowest fare of AU$ 228.

AU$ 651
AU$ 440
AU$ 228
AU$ 17
  • AU$ 298
    Mar 30
  • AU$ 228
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 269
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 379
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 547
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 651
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 318
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hawaiian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 152 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. HNL to SFO on Mon, Mar 16), while Alaska Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 340 departing on Thu, Apr 23 and returning on Mon, Apr 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Honolulu to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines United Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 11 minutes to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 55 flight per week flying from Honolulu to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1141 (13:52) Alaska Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AS8012 (11:49) Hawaiian Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HA7888 (22:44)
  • To find best deals on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Mar 16, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 152.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Alaska Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco on March 25, 2026 with Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 153.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (HNL-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The time difference between San Francisco and Honolulu is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Honolulu toSan Francisco

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Honolulu to San Francisco on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Delta Air Lines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, with an average price of AU$ 280.

AU$ 214
AU$ 280
AU$ 346
AU$ 412
AU$ 478
Delta Air Lines
AU$ 280
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
AU$ 294
American Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
AU$ 341
Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines
AU$ 375
Alaska Airlines
United Airlines
AU$ 478
United Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Data is based on the number of flights from Honolulu to San Francisco operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, with 33 flight per week.

6
15
24
33
United Airlines
33
United Airlines
Air New Zealand
31
Air New Zealand
Air Canada
31
Air Canada
Lufthansa
16
Lufthansa
Alaska Airlines
15
Alaska Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
15
Hawaiian Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Honolulu to San Francisco?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Honolulu to San Francisco within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Honolulu to San Francisco depart on Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday/Wednesday.

149
130
111
92
Highest
118
Mon
111
Tue
111
Wed
117
Thu
147
Fri
149
Sat
129
Sun

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