Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from San Francisco to Honolulu, including 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 San Francisco to Honolulu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 177, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 399.

Displayed flight fares from San Francisco to Honolulu are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

San Francisco to Honolulu Flight Details

The distance between San Francisco and Honolulu is approximately 3,854.85km. It takes around 5 hours 50 minutes on average to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 175
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 389
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,854.85km
Average flight time5 hours 50 minutes
Popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Flight statistics for the San Francisco–Honolulu route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu is April, with an average price of AU$ 283. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically June, with an average price of up to AU$ 486.

AU$ 486
AU$ 385
AU$ 283
AU$ 182
  • AU$ 283
    Apr
  • AU$ 353
    May
  • AU$ 486
    Jun
  • AU$ 477
    Jul
  • AU$ 348
    Aug
  • AU$ 326
    Sep
  • AU$ 394
    Oct
  • AU$ 423
    Nov
  • AU$ 466
    Dec
  • AU$ 294
    Jan
  • AU$ 329
    Feb
  • AU$ 368
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu are found during February, with an average price of AU$ 515. Conversely, the highest prices are found during June, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,239.

AU$ 1,239
AU$ 877
AU$ 515
AU$ 153
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 668
    Apr
  • AU$ 579
    May
  • AU$ 1,239
    Jun
  • AU$ 808
    Jul
  • AU$ 648
    Aug
  • AU$ 606
    Sep
  • AU$ 565
    Oct
  • AU$ 856
    Nov
  • AU$ 823
    Dec
  • AU$ 570
    Jan
  • AU$ 515
    Feb
  • AU$ 692
    Mar

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

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

AU$ 426
AU$ 372
AU$ 318
AU$ 264
  • AU$ 385
    Mon
  • AU$ 318
    Tue
  • AU$ 344
    Wed
  • AU$ 421
    Thu
  • AU$ 418
    Fri
  • AU$ 426
    Sat
  • AU$ 344
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu during ANZAC Day Holiday?

ANZAC Day Holiday runs from Apr 25 to Apr 27. The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu are available on Apr 27, with fares starting at AU$ 198.

AU$ 427
AU$ 313
AU$ 198
AU$ 84
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 233
    22
    Apr
  • AU$ 331
    23
  • AU$ 427
    24
  • AU$ 258
    25
  • AU$ 226
    26
  • AU$ 198
    27
  • AU$ 265
    28

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Hawaiian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 175 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to HNL on Tue, Apr 21), while Alaska Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 389 departing on Fri, May 15 and returning on Sun, May 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Honolulu with the following airlines, including: Alaska 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 50 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu 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 57 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Honolulu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Alaska Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AS8011 (08:54)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, 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 Tue, Apr 21, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 175.
    · 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 Honolulu travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu on April 20, 2026 with Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 156.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Honolulu, with San Francisco International Airport to Honolulu International Airport (SFO-HNL) is by far the most common option on this route: Honolulu International Airport (HNL).
  • The time difference between Honolulu and San Francisco 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 San Francisco toHonolulu

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Delta Air Lines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, with an average price of AU$ 307.

AU$ 222
AU$ 307
AU$ 393
AU$ 479
AU$ 564
Delta Air Lines
AU$ 307
Delta Air Lines
Hawaiian Airlines
AU$ 399
Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines
AU$ 421
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
AU$ 439
American Airlines
United Airlines
AU$ 564
United Airlines

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, United Airlines/Air New Zealand operates the most flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, with 39 flight per week.

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12
26
39
United Airlines
39
United Airlines
Air New Zealand
39
Air New Zealand
Air Canada
38
Air Canada
Alaska Airlines
16
Alaska Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
15
Hawaiian Airlines
Lufthansa
12
Lufthansa

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

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

145
127
108
90
Highest
116
Mon
114
Tue
108
Wed
112
Thu
138
Fri
145
Sat
134
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.