$149 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 Francisco1 stop$290
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$302
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$290
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$302

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

週四, 5月 7 - 週日, 5月 10
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5:36 am - 6:44 pm
HNL
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SFO
10h 08m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 11:20 am
SFO
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HNL
7h 20m
1 stop
$290Multiple Airlines
週四, 5月 7 - 週一, 5月 11
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10:29 am - 11:59 pm
HNL
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SFO
10h 30m
1 stop
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7:59 pm - 10:28 pm
SFO
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HNL
5h 29mnonstop
$291Multiple Airlines
週四, 5月 7 - 週一, 5月 11
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1:50 pm - 11:59 pm
HNL
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SFO
7h 09m
1 stop
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7:59 pm - 10:28 pm
SFO
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HNL
5h 29mnonstop
$292Multiple Airlines
週四, 4月 23 - 週三, 4月 29
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3:24 pm - 11:44 pm
HNL
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SFO
5h 20mnonstop
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12:00 pm - 7:49 pm
SFO
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HNL
10h 49m
1 stop
$293United Airlines
週四, 5月 14 - 週日, 5月 17
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9:10 pm - 11:57 pm
HNL
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SFO
23h 47m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 11:04 am
SFO
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HNL
7h 04m
1 stop
$294Multiple Airlines
週五, 5月 1 - 週日, 5月 10
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5:20 pm - 5:30 am
HNL
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OAK
9h 10m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 7:50 pm
OAK
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HNL
9h 05m
1 stop
$297Southwest
週四, 4月 30 - 週日, 5月 10
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8:10 am - 6:50 pm
HNL
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SJC
7h 40m
1 stop
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9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SJC
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HNL
9h 00m
1 stop
$302Southwest
週日, 5月 3 - 週二, 5月 12
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9:30 pm - 6:44 pm
HNL
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SFO
18h 14m
1 stop
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7:32 am - 7:57 pm
SFO
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HNL
15h 25m
1 stop
$302Alaska Airlines
週三, 4月 29 - 週三, 5月 6
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11:19 am - 10:08 pm
HNL
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OAK
7h 49m
1 stop
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8:31 am - 3:35 pm
OAK
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HNL
10h 04m
1 stop
$312Alaska Airlines
週二, 4月 21 - 週三, 4月 22
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10:40 pm - 10:58 am
HNL
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STS
9h 18m
1 stop
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1:13 pm - 10:29 pm
STS
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HNL
12h 16m
1 stop
$506Alaska Airlines
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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 $309 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 $309.

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 $581 on average. Morning departures are around 7% 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 $663.

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 $710, 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 January, when tickets cost $377 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $581 and $533 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$149
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Honolulu to Oakland

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 $259 one-way - $502 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4324 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

8.0 ExcellentNicole, Mar 2026
LGB - OAK
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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.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

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.

We were very late to take off, late exit plane, and luggage took a long time.

Boarding passes could not be received online, even after online check-in. While they appeared on the Alaska.com app, they did not transfer to inbox or messages and were not available at all on the Alaska.com app following the check-in process. There was no choice other than to get boarding passes at the airport counter.

Short trip from Honolulu to Kauai. Not a major issue. Only concern was the drop off of the luggage for departure. Only one person handling all of the passengers. She was busting her butt.

I know airlines have to save money, but a little more legroom would be nice. I’m a small person and I just felt cramped after a few hours. However, I loved everything else! Free Alaska Airlines wifi, free movies, yummy snacks, and the crew was so helpful and accommodating!

I love the flight ✈️ Hawaiian Airlines. All stuffs are fantastic members ♡ sweet hearts and families warm welcome 🙏 I have milage of Hawaiian Airlines members so get points .also I booked kayak agent got cheap price ! I satisfied flight with Hawaiian Airlines ♡ thank you

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!

Love you guys are so friendly and kind and wonderful

Ok but why they need to sell the ear buds?

Our flight was delayed, which I know things can happen. The bathrooms were dirty and a mess. It took over an hour to get our bags after the plane landed. Every flight was on the same 2 baggage claims. You would thing if we spent over 5 hours on a flight we would get more then a tiny bag of pretzels. The movie and tv choices were mid.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Both the WIFI and entertainment did not work for 2.5h

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

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