How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Honolulu?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Honolulu.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Honolulu?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Honolulu?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Honolulu with an airline and back to California with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Honolulu?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Honolulu from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Honolulu

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 12

7:00 am - 10:45 amSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

5h 45mnonstop

1:45 pm - 8:53 pmHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

5h 08mnonstop

$319Alaska Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 13

7:00 am - 10:45 amSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

5h 45mnonstop

1:45 pm - 8:53 pmHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

5h 08mnonstop

$319Alaska Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 8

9:15 am - 12:49 pmSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

5h 34mnonstop

11:30 pm - 6:35 amHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

5h 05mnonstop

$325United Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

1:55 pm - 5:29 pmSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

5h 34mnonstop

10:15 am - 5:34 pmHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

5h 19mnonstop

$325United Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 16

4:15 pm - 7:45 pmOAK Oakland-HNL Honolulu

5h 30mnonstop

1:35 pm - 11:15 pmHNL Honolulu-OAK Oakland

7h 40m1 stop Lihue

$330Southwest

Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 9

12:40 pm - 7:50 pmOAK Oakland-HNL Honolulu

9h 10m1 stop Lihue

3:15 pm - 10:30 pmHNL Honolulu-OAK Oakland

5h 15mnonstop

$330Southwest

Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 7

2:54 pm - 9:09 pmSJC San Jose-HNL Honolulu

8h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

8:00 am - 8:16 pmHNL Honolulu-SJC San Jose

10h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

$339Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 8

9:59 am - 5:51 pmSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

9h 52m1 stop Los Angeles

10:35 pm - 1:24 pmHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

12h 49m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$339Delta

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 13

6:00 am - 1:11 pmSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

9h 11m1 stop Los Angeles

10:33 pm - 11:17 amHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

10h 44m1 stop Los Angeles

$339American Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10

8:36 am - 6:31 pmSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

11h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:33 pm - 11:18 amHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

10h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

$343American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Honolulu

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

8:15 am - 12:04 pmLAX Los Angeles-HNL Honolulu

5h 49mnonstop

9:37 pm - 5:00 amHNL Honolulu-LAX Los Angeles

5h 23mnonstop

$359Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

5:15 pm - 8:59 pmLAX Los Angeles-HNL Honolulu

5h 44mnonstop

9:37 pm - 5:00 amHNL Honolulu-LAX Los Angeles

5h 23mnonstop

$385Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

11:05 am - 2:45 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-HNL Honolulu

5h 40mnonstop

2:00 pm - 9:20 pmHNL Honolulu-BUR Hollywood Burbank

5h 20mnonstop

$425Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

11:05 am - 2:45 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-HNL Honolulu

5h 40mnonstop

8:15 am - 7:05 pmHNL Honolulu-BUR Hollywood Burbank

8h 50m1 stop San Jose

$434Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

3:16 pm - 7:08 pmLAX Los Angeles-HNL Honolulu

5h 52mnonstop

10:33 pm - 6:05 amHNL Honolulu-LAX Los Angeles

5h 32mnonstop

$436American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 19

3:16 pm - 7:08 pmLAX Los Angeles-HNL Honolulu

5h 52mnonstop

2:47 pm - 10:26 pmHNL Honolulu-LAX Los Angeles

5h 39mnonstop

$436American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

11:12 am - 8:30 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-HNL Honolulu

11h 18m1 stop San Francisco

8:00 am - 7:39 pmHNL Honolulu-BUR Hollywood Burbank

9h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$444United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

1:56 pm - 10:10 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-HNL Honolulu

10h 14m1 stop San Francisco

8:00 am - 7:39 pmHNL Honolulu-BUR Hollywood Burbank

9h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$444United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

9:43 am - 8:59 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-HNL Honolulu

13h 16m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles

8:50 pm - 9:00 amHNL Honolulu-BUR Hollywood Burbank

10h 10m1 stop Salt Lake City

$445Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

9:43 am - 8:59 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-HNL Honolulu

13h 16m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles

10:35 pm - 4:14 pmHNL Honolulu-BUR Hollywood Burbank

15h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$450Delta

Useful Info

Low season	October
High season	March
Cheapest flight	$157

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

Flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

SoosnataFlew with Delta-Feb 2026

I prepaid my baggage fee through the Delta App during web check-in; however, I was unable to locate the receipt afterward. It would be helpful if prepaid baggage receipts were clearly linked within the trip details section and/or accessible under the traveler profile for easy retrieval. This added visibility would enhance transparency and provide greater convenience for customers managing their travel documentation. Overall, a small enhancement that could further elevate the digital experience.

KhahnieFlew with United Airlines-Jan 2026

Give yourself plenty of time. Bring a lot of patience and practice kindness. Also bring a portable charger

IreneFlew with Delta-Jun 2025

Click the QR code to do the Ag declaration before you board

Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Mar 2025

Bring a blanket for the flight and your own snacks. WiFi on the plane was great and the leg room in our seats was good also

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2025

Get there early, you may have to walk to a different terminal

LawrenceFlew with United Airlines-May 2025

Get to your gate early!!! Very little seating at/near gates 19, 20, 21 and 22. The last couple of flights, American boarding (very different gates) has been very straightforward. The last time on United, boarding at gate 19 was bedlam. Really going to look hard before scheduling on United next time!!!

William DrewFlew with Southwest-Dec 2024

If you're flying from San Jose, arrive at the airport early. You never know how long the line at TSA will be. If you have time, the airport has well-designed facilities and reasonable priced restaurants. The Southwest ground staff is professional and will help you through the check-in and cattle call boarding process

Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Oct 2024

It varys to the airport state and country. The United States have large airports with the availability of WiFi and charging ports and usable electrical outlets In Romania, WiFi was limited to areas and weak . Warsaw Poland WiFi was much better But still no charging visible. If you travel to Europe you will need a adapter to use there and convert your plug to charge up your mobile phone/tablet/ laptop.

FSFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Oct 2024

Bring your own headset, else you need to pay for some, if you need them.

William DrewFlew with Alaska Airlines-Nov 2024

Arrive at least two hours before your flight.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2024

I suggest packing a big snack bag and a large water bottle in case there are any issues with the flight causing a delay. When there are delays, no food is served, so you are stuck in a chair hungry and thirsty.

MichaelFlew with Alaska Airlines-Mar 2024

Get there early as possible for the long haul across the Pacific.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Honolulu?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Honolulu.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Honolulu?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Honolulu?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Honolulu with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Honolulu?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Honolulu from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.