On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets from San Francisco to Honolulu. There are about 64 flights per week on this route, and the distance between the cities is 3,857 km.
The route is serviced by United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the low-fare calendar and checking in advance how to get to San Francisco airport and transfer options from the airport in Honolulu.
The table shows direct flights San Francisco → Honolulu on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 5 h 23 min. Regular flights are operated by United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Qatar Airways. Departures from San Francisco International Airport airports, arrivals at Honolulu International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for San Francisco — Honolulu by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 521 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 1,253 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
San Francisco → Honolulu, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 773 | low | May | AED 993 | medium | Sep | AED 846 | low |
| Feb | AED 809 | low | Jun | AED 1,177 | high | Oct | AED 846 | low |
| Mar | AED 957 | medium | Jul | AED 1,251 | high | Nov | AED 920 | medium |
| Apr | AED 957 | medium | Aug | AED 1,141 | high | Dec | AED 1,214 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The hottest month in Honolulu is September, with average temperatures reaching 28.7°C, while the coolest is February (20.2°C). Rainfall peaks in February (61.17 mm), whereas September remains the driest and sunniest time of year.
The lowest flight prices are recorded in September and November — AED 521 and AED 521 respectively. Prices peak in June, when ticket costs start AED 1,218.
September is considered the optimal time to book, offering the best balance between low prices and favorable weather. It is best to avoid flying in June if your goal is to maximize your budget savings.
Four airlines operate on this route, with the main carriers being United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. About 64 flights are operated weekly, most of which are direct, making it easy to find a convenient departure time. Click on a specific airline's card below to see schedule details by day of the week.
Flights San Francisco — Honolulu depart from San Francisco International Airport and arrive at Honolulu International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight covering 3,857 km takes about 5 hours 15 minutes on average, depending on the aircraft type and weather conditions.
Regular service is provided by United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. A current list of all carriers is available on this page.
Yes, there are a large number of direct flights on this route — approximately 64 departures per week in total.
Flight prices constantly change based on demand and season. You can check the current lowest price for your dates in the price dynamics block above.
All flights on this route arrive at Honolulu International Airport (HNL), the main gateway to the Hawaiian Islands.
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