$169 Cheap Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco (HNL-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $169 for one-way flights and $290 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Bargain Flight
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
HNL
Oahu
SFO
San Francisco
$290 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$290
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Feb 17 from Oahu to San Francisco, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $290 found 2 days ago
Bargain Flight
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
HNL
Oahu
SFO
San Francisco
$304 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$304
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from Oahu to San Francisco, returning Sun, Feb 22, priced at $304 found 3 days ago
Bargain Flight
Mon, Feb 16 - Sun, Feb 22
HNL
Oahu
SFO
San Francisco
$307 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Mon, Feb 16 from Oahu to San Francisco, returning Sun, Feb 22, priced at $307 found 2 days ago
Delta
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
HNL
Oahu
SFO
San Francisco
$314 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Feb 17 from Oahu to San Francisco, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $314 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 21
HNL
Oahu
SFO
San Francisco
$316 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from Oahu to San Francisco, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $316 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 21
HNL
Oahu
SFO
San Francisco
$318 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$318
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from Oahu to San Francisco, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $318 found 4 days ago
Bargain Flight
Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 31
HNL
Oahu
SFO
San Francisco
$324 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Dec 24 from Oahu to San Francisco, returning Wed, Dec 31, priced at $324 found 1 hour ago
Bargain Flight
Wed, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 2
HNL
Oahu
SFO
San Francisco
$330 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$330
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from Oahu to San Francisco, returning Mon, Mar 2, priced at $330 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Jan 27
HNL
Oahu
SFO
San Francisco
$332 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$332
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 26 from Oahu to San Francisco, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $332 found 3 days ago
United
Mon, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 9
HNL
Oahu
SFO
San Francisco
$332 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$332
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from Oahu to San Francisco, returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $332 found 14 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $190 - $635 per traveler.

Alternative airports near San Francisco

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $430
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $430
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $418
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $418
Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$290
Distance
2394 mi
Average flight time
8 hours 10 mins

Honolulu to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Honolulu to San Francisco are during the month of February. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Honolulu to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Honolulu to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Honolulu to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $169 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Honolulu to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Honolulu to San Francisco airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Grab a cheap one-way flight from $169 or cheap return flight from $290 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
February is the cheapest month to fly from HNL to SFO. Timing your trip outside of the busy season is often the key to finding better fares.
Which airlines fly direct from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Pick from 3 carriers that fly directly from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). These include:

  • United Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are some popular carriers offering reasonable fares. Don't forget that flight prices from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) can change depending on departure dates, demand and how early you book. With Expedia's search tool, you can easily find a HNL to SFO flight that suits your plans and budget.
How many flights per day from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
When jetting out of Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL), you'll have a choice from an average of 6 daily direct flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Flights between HNL and SFO are busiest at 12 PM. For a more relaxed experience and possibly cheaper tickets, choose a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from HNL to SFO?
Travel on a Friday if you're searching for the biggest selection of flights from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the earliest flight from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)'s first flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) leaves at approximately 8:00AM UTC-10. With a total travel time of 5h 19m, you'll touch down at around 3:19PM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Flights from HNL to SFO have an average travel time of 5 hours and 11 minutes. The total distance between the two airports is 2,400 mi.
What airline has the least delays from HNL to SFO?
Delta Air Lines has the best performance for on-time direct flights from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), with an on-time rating of 100%. Use the Expedia App to view your journey status before you jet off and get real-time updates about any trip changes.
What is the best time to fly from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To reach San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) on time, pick a flight that takes off from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) has direct flights to San Francisco. These are a few of the airports you can fly to without stopovers:

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your trip to book your flight from HNL to SFO generally means paying more. While you might find some last-minute deals, they're not always guaranteed. Allow some flexibility in your schedule for the best chance of getting a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a HNL to SFO flight and hotel package?
You'll typically save money by securing a HNL to SFO flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage it all in one place. Once you've selected your ideal accommodations and flights, you can add extras like activities, car rentals and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you booked your HNL to SFO flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal for more details.

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