$169 Cheap Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL)

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Popular airlines from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)

Cheap Flights from San Jose to Honolulu (SJC-HNL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $169 for one-way flights and $326 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hawaiian Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$326 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$326
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $326 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$338 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$338
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 5 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Mon, Feb 9, priced at $338 found 1 hour ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 4
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$338 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$338
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 1 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Thu, Dec 4, priced at $338 found 1 hour ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$338 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$338
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Thu, Nov 20, priced at $338 found 3 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$341 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$341
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Tue, Mar 3, priced at $341 found 14 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$341 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$341
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $341 found 11 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 8
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$343 Roundtrip, just found
$343
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $343 just found
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$344 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Thu, Nov 20, priced at $344 found 3 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 5
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$352 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$352
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $352 found 2 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$357 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$357
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $357 found 2 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $190 - $407 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Honolulu

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

Select flight to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. HNL. Cheapest option available. Flights from $496
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
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Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL)
Origin airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$312
Distance
2413 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 32 mins

San Jose to Honolulu Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Jose to Honolulu

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 San Jose to Honolulu are during the month of February. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Jose to Honolulu with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Jose to Honolulu: 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 San Jose to Honolulu

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 San Jose to Honolulu 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 San Jose to Honolulu 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 San Jose to Honolulu 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 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $169 or cheap return flight from $326 from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Traveling in February is a good way to save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between SJC and HNL. You'll often find the lowest prices during the off-season.
Which airlines fly direct from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Choose from 3 airlines that fly direct from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL). These include:

  • Alaska Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
While prices can vary depending on when you travel, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are often frequently picked for flights between Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) and Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL). You can also compare airlines on Expedia and use the "Sort by" filter to find the lowest-priced ticket for your SJC to HNL flight.
How many flights per day from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
When flying out of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), you can take your pick from an average of 3 daily nonstop flights to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Flights between SJC and HNL are busiest at 7 AM. 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 SJC to HNL?
If you fly on a Friday, you'll get the biggest range of choices for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL).
What is the earliest flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)'s first flight to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) is at approximately 7:05AM UTC-8. With a travel time of 5h 40m, you'll touch down at around 10:45AM UTC-10.
How long does it take to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Flights from SJC to HNL have an average travel time of 5 hours and 53 minutes. The total distance between the two is 2,400 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SJC to HNL?
With 96% of journeys generally arriving on schedule, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL). To monitor your flight status and get notifications if anything changes, use the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Book a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**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 Honolulu from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
If you're boarding a direct flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Honolulu, Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from SJC to HNL are generally more expensive. For the lowest rates, start looking for flights ahead of time. That said, if you're flexible with your travel dates, you may land a cheap ticket just before your departure.
Is it cheaper to book a SJC to HNL flight and hotel package?
Booking a SJC to HNL flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip all in one place. Choose from our impressive range of accommodations and then add flights, car rentals and activities to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
You can usually cancel or reschedule your SJC to HNL flight. However, if the booking was made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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