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Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 2,396 miles, 5h 5m nonstop.

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HNL to SFO at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
2,396 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
5h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
UAASHA3 airlinesUnited, Alaska, Hawaiian
Nonstop flights per day
16all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday21% less than Sunday
Time difference
3h aheadSan Francisco vs Honolulu

Honolulu to San Francisco

Round trips from $211

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Honolulu to San Francisco fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Mon, Sep 28$300
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$243
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 4$250
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 15$247
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$211
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 2$223

Airlines flying Honolulu to San Francisco

3 airlines fly nonstop with 16 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

HonoluluSan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

Other arrival airports near San Francisco

Tips for this route

  • United, Alaska and Hawaiian all fly HNL to SFO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $211; September 2026 is the most expensive at $300 and up, a difference of $89 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • San Francisco is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.

Destination guide

San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate

San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.

Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.

Flying the other way? San Francisco to HonoluluFares, airlines and tips for SFO to HNL.

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Honolulu to San Francisco: common questions

How long is the flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 5h 5m gate to gate, covering 2,396 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from HNL to SFO?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines operate nonstop flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO), with 16 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, PHX and SLC.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $211 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Honolulu to San Francisco flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Honolulu and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu. HNL is on Pacific/Honolulu time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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