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FreshenUp, an establishment inside the International Terminal, provides three nap rooms you can rent at SFO. The establishment is on level G, next to the airport travel agency, and the rooms include free Wi-Fi, a desk, a mirror, and a bed. You can access showers by paying an additional fee. The Grand Hyatt at SFO is within airport grounds, and you can get to it via the AirTrain.

Take the BART downtown or connect to the CalTrain, which serves the larger California region. SamTrans also provides regular bus services from SFO. They have three routes operating from the airport, and you can get them from the Arrivals halls of Terminal 2, 3, and the International Terminal. Taxis are available 24/7 just outside the baggage claim area, and fares range between $47-$67. If you wish to self-drive, take the AirTrain to the Car Rental Center at SFO.

Aira services, tactile guide paths, audio announcements, and braille signage are available to low-vision passengers traveling through the airport. Hard-of-hearing passengers can access video phones, TTY telephones, and visual paging services at SFO. Passengers with reduced mobility have ramps and elevators for easy access. These passengers also have accessible restrooms, reserved parking spots, and fast track services.

SFO has nursing facilities in all terminals if you're traveling with an infant. You'll find them airside in Terminals 1 and 3 and landside and airside in Terminal 2. Cloud of Good, an establishment at SFO, also provides strollers, car seats, and baby facilities that you can rent at SFO. They have three kiosks at the airport, but you'll rent your item online and pick it up at the airport. The older kids have the SFO Kid's Port with games, slides, and more to keep your child entertained. You'll find these around Gates 212, 58B, 54A, 87A, and 62.

Among airlines operating Honolulu to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Honolulu and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $357 round-trip via Kahului (OGG), compared to $489 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from Honolulu to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 77% of one-stop connections
• Kahului (OGG) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 8% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Honolulu to San Francisco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $463 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $552, a difference of $89. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Honolulu to San Francisco route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 42 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to San Francisco flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Honolulu to San Francisco takes 5h 10m, covering 2,395 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 12:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:09 am.

The flight takes about 5h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $485. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $320 to $2,281. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Honolulu to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $175, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Honolulu to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 91% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 80% on time
• Hawaiian Airlines: 78% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 88% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 55m, compared with 11h 34m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 11h 59m via Kahului (OGG).

San Francisco is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu (Pacific Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Fox

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Francisco range from $387 to $576, with an average of $485 over the past 12 months. Anything below $387 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Honolulu to San Francisco flights:

• • Alaska Airlines
• • JetBlue