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Flight deals from Honolulu International to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Honolulu International to San Francisco International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Francisco.R 2,501 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,501, select.
San Francisco.R 2,514 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Honolulu International on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,514, select.
San Francisco.R 2,538 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,538, select.
San Francisco.R 2,551 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Honolulu International on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,551, select.
San Francisco.R 2,572 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 29 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,572, select.
San Francisco.R 2,577 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,577, select.
San Francisco.R 2,577 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,577, select.
San Francisco.R 2,577 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Honolulu International on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,577, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu International to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Honolulu International to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from R 2,572
Jun
from R 2,757
Jul
from R 2,538
Aug
from R 2,577
Sep
from R 2,551
Oct
from R 2,501
Nov
from R 2,514
Dec
from R 2,577
Jan
from R 2,577
Feb
from R 2,580
Mar
from R 2,577
Apr
from R 25,238

Direct flights from Honolulu International to San Francisco International

Honolulu International to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Honolulu International to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Honolulu to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,501
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time5 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week257

Finding cheap flights from Honolulu International to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Honolulu International to San Francisco International is R 4,877. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Honolulu International to San Francisco International.
United, Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand fly direct from Honolulu International to San Francisco International.
As of May 2025, there are 257 flights per week flying from Honolulu International to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Honolulu International to San Francisco International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Honolulu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, 22 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is three hours ahead of Honolulu.

  • Every week, there are 58 Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, select the 07:00 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:30 with United Airlines.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your HNL to SFO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • A range of airlines offer direct flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, so jetting to San Francisco (and then visiting more of United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • Alaska Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating HNL to SFO flights. A dependable 91.86% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HNL and SFO include:

    • Kahului Airport

    • Kona International Airport at Keahole

    • Lihue Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Right now, R 2,501 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,877. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from HNL to SFO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HNL to SFO.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

  • You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.

  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 84.42% of flights that depart HNL arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central Honolulu to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 3 hours when using public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near HNL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

  • It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to San Francisco. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HNL to SFO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done San Francisco, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Fresno is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without seeing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

Plan the rest of your trip from Honolulu to San Francisco

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.