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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from £130

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HNL
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Honolulu are usually found in January or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£255

One-way from

£130

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£394

Good round-trip deal

£358 or less

Good one-way deal

£120 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/9-23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 46m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 11m total
  • San Francisco to Honolulu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Mon 8/905:55SFO - HNL
1 stop17h 33mDelta
Wed 24/907:00HNL - SFO
1 stop13h 13mDelta
Deal found 11/6£255
Thu 2/1016:45SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/1007:00HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6£268
Wed 29/1015:00SFO - HNL
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Tue 4/1108:00HNL - SFO
1 stop11h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 13/6£276
Wed 1/1007:00SFO - HNL
1 stop8h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/1013:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/6£286
Fri 5/920:04SFO - HNL
Nonstop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 8/913:30HNL - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/6£315

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Honolulu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

05:55-20:28

1 stop17h 33m

Honolulu

Wed 24/9

07:00-23:13

1 stop13h 13m

£255

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 2/10

16:45-19:08

Nonstop5h 23m

Honolulu

Tue 7/10

07:00-15:08

Nonstop5h 08m

£268

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

15:00-21:00

1 stop9h 00m

Honolulu

Tue 4/11

08:00-21:20

1 stop11h 20m

£276

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

07:00-12:16

1 stop8h 16m

Honolulu

Wed 1/10

13:30-21:33

Nonstop5h 03m

£286

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

09:33-12:10

Nonstop5h 37m

Honolulu

Mon 8/9

13:30-21:33

Nonstop5h 03m

£293

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

06:00-16:11

1 stop13h 11m

£130

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 29/9

09:45-21:00

1 stop14h 15m

£133

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 25/9

13:55-16:18

Nonstop5h 23m

£135

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

09:40-12:05

Nonstop5h 25m

£144

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

07:50-15:25

1 stop9h 35m

£150

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of £1,338). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,748). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to HNL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on 8 June 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Honolulu flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Honolulu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

The most flights from SFO to HNL are scheduled on a Thursday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Rainfall in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Honolulu ranges from 8.0 - 81.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 81.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Honolulu when rainfall is around 8.0 mm.

Temperature in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Honolulu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Honolulu. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very Good
4,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,496 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,792 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Honolulu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    If you wish to fly to Honolulu from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Honolulu. There are 25 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) per day to choose from. Flights to Honolulu from San Francisco are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 25m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Honolulu flight route?

    This flight path from San Francisco to Honolulu was viewed by 97 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Honolulu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Honolulu round-trip from £255. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £268, and Southwest, from £276. Users have found that Delta is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £130. Southwest flights start at £133 while deals on United Airlines start at £135 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Consider SWISS (98%), Turkish Airlines (98%) or Air China (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Honolulu.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    On average you can expect to pay £258 for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. The cheapest flight overall is £120 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Honolulu) is currently priced at £336.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Honolulu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Honolulu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu (average of £1,338). Flying from San Francisco to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,748). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Honolulu

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Honolulu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest£132Average£272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£161Average£301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£234Average£391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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