$141 Find Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area

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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$343
San Jose
San Josenonstop$281
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$343
San Jose
San Josenonstop$281

Book Cheap Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 4:15 pm
HNL
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SJC
5h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 9:10 pm
SJC
-
HNL
5h 30mnonstop
$281Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 6:45 pm
HNL
-
SJC
8h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:05 am - 4:05 pm
SJC
-
HNL
10h 00m
1 stop
$300Delta
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 5:30 am
HNL
-
OAK
13h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 1:50 pm
OAK
-
HNL
5h 25mnonstop
$336Southwest
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 4:15 pm
HNL
-
SJC
5h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:35 am - 9:15 pm
SJC
-
HNL
14h 40m
1 stop
$338Southwest
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 4:15 pm
HNL
-
SJC
5h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
2:30 pm - 9:20 pm
SJC
-
HNL
9h 50m
1 stop
$340Southwest
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:06 pm
HNL
-
SJC
11h 06m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:58 pm
SJC
-
HNL
12h 58m
1 stop
$342Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:06 pm
HNL
-
SJC
11h 06m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:58 pm
SJC
-
HNL
12h 58m
1 stop
$345Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
United Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 11:57 pm
HNL
-
SFO
5h 07mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 4:25 pm
SFO
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HNL
5h 30mnonstop
$349United Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:39 pm - 7:42 am
HNL
-
SFO
5h 03mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:23 pm
SFO
-
HNL
8h 23m
1 stop
$357Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:23 pm - 11:50 pm
HNL
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STS
8h 27m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 10:10 pm
STS
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HNL
12h 01m
1 stop
$480Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to San Francisco Bay Area from Honolulu found in the last 72 hours was to San Francisco, at $323 round-trip. The most popular route is from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $323.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $593 on average. Morning departures are around 2% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $646.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $784, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area is April, when tickets cost $118 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $236 and $222 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco Bay Area on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$141
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Honolulu to San Jose

Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area 
GreggFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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OAK
Dec 2025
Be sure to pack food for your flight of 5+ hours.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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OAK
May 2025
Make sure you give yourself time, our gate was a long walk down but noticed there was a shuttle option? Because of timing I decided to walk it, I wouldve liked to take a shuttle.
GeraldFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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SFO
Feb 2025
There is an agricultural inspection of carryon bags at the gate. Don’t try and bring home any pineapples.

FAQs - booking San Francisco Bay Area flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Honolulu to the following destinations at these prices or less: San Francisco $272 one-way - $519 round-trip

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Honolulu to San Francisco Bay Area? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12325 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Had to buy a snack box as I am gluten free. They should be free in extra comfort. Food they provided was awful. Not enough water stops.

10.0 ExcellentDoretta, Apr 2026
HNL - PDX
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Had to buy a snack box as I am gluten free. They should be free in extra comfort. Food they provided was awful. Not enough water stops.

it was good except the too big men in my personal space.

Free WiFi was awesome. I hate the five hour delayed take off.. arrrgh!

I wasn’t aware that we needed to supply our own screens for entertainment

Overall, we had a very good experience with Alaska Airlines on our flight from Honolulu to Seattle. The First Class cabin was comfortable, boarding was smooth, and the crew was friendly and attentive. The meal service was solid and the overall flight felt well organized. One thing that stood out negatively was the drink service. I was in First Class and, while quietly watching movies and not causing any issues, I was cut off after four drinks. I understand safety policies, but the cutoff felt a bit premature given the context.

Cancelled the flight cuz they sent the WRONG plane and then they promised to rebook us and let us know within the hour what our next flight was. I have heard nothing after 12 hours and can’t get ahold of anyone.

I was in economy class and there was plenty of leg room. New interior which was nice and they served various kinds of chips and sodas on the red eye. You couldn't get a bottle of water but they instead served it in a medium paper cup from a reinforced structured paper container, environmental friendly.

I paid for WiFi but it never really worked. That was frustrating.

I flew Hawaiian Airlines three times during my trip. Each time, when we went to baggage claim, it took about 45 minutes to an hour to receive our luggage.

The kiosk was fast. I got in and got my baggage tag right away. There was a long lines at baggaged check in But it moved fast and checked my baggage with no problem. The flight was good. The flight attendants were very helpful, friendly and always smiling.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

Omg the disaster at the security was on another level! “Go to this end, sorry closed now, go to that end”. Ridiculous! This took over an hour! As far as the airline was concerned although I booked nearly a year ago I couldn’t get my bag tag - stand in another 15 minute line or my seat on Hawaiian Airlines- 5 more minutes! Then my TSA status was denied. Like what the heck! Makes a person not want to travel with this amount of incompetence

The Honolulu Hub needs 2 to 3 times the amount of things to do as well as shuttles that transport to/from gates and terminals. Arriving from OCONUS locations; transferring to CONUS locations its a miserable experience. Fetching and re-checking bags, then returning to a gate across the airport take longer than any other large airport. If youre confused by what I mean, the process goes like this: Disembark plane Walk a mile to the main terminal Walk half a mile to baggage claim Wait 40 minutes for baggage Walk a mile to re-check-in baggage Wait 20 minutes for checking in those bags Fo back through the wrong TSA line because the signage is poor Almost miss the connecting flight because your gate is across the airport.

The crew were exceptionally nice and accommodating. My wife was tired after the flight from Haneda, Tokyo. They let her sleep and served her dinner later after she woke up, before we landed in PDX.

Horrible food and crew. Crew were laughing and talking loud while people were trying to sleep

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

Canceled my flight within 24 hours, causing me arriving home midnight. Will never book Hawaiian airlines anymore

I always love flying Hawaii and I have nothing to add

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

We decided to take our mom on vacation but we were worried how well she will do on the flight, she's a senior and required special accommodations such as transport chair since she can't stand for long periods. To our surprise my whole family was given priority boarding, my mom was given chair, we were not standing in line and were given seats in good area next to our mom. A+ experience!

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

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