HNL - SJC

$178 Find Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Jose

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Honolulu to San Jose departing on 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to San Jose

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Honolulu to San Jose, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Honolulu to San Jose, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 24% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$355
Typical prices: $645-$464
Southwest
Thu 8/27Sun 8/30
HNL - SJC • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$485
Typical prices: $662-$445
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/21Wed 5/27
HNL - SJC • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Hawaiian offers complimentary meals on longer flights.
Southwest provides two free checked bags for families.
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Top airlines
Cheapest • from $355 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 5h 17m
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
+1
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $320 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 50m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 29% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to San Jose!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Jose (HNL-SJC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Jose 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Honolulu to San Jose

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 4:15 pm
HNL
-
SJC
5h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 9:10 pm
SJC
-
HNL
5h 30mnonstop
$355Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 8:37 pm
HNL
-
SJC
5h 09mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:17 am
SJC
-
HNL
7h 17m
1 stop
$360Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Aug 30
Southwest Logo
9:25 pm - 11:05 am
HNL
-
SJC
10h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 9:10 pm
SJC
-
HNL
5h 30mnonstop
$364Southwest
Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 4:15 pm
HNL
-
SJC
5h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
1:30 pm - 9:15 pm
SJC
-
HNL
10h 45m
1 stop
$365Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Aug 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 8:06 pm
HNL
-
SJC
20h 06m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:34 pm
SJC
-
HNL
9h 34m
1 stop
$370Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 8:37 pm
HNL
-
SJC
5h 09mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:35 am
SJC
-
HNL
5h 35mnonstop
$371Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 8:37 pm
HNL
-
SJC
5h 09mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:37 am
SJC
-
HNL
7h 37m
1 stop
$376Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 8:37 pm
HNL
-
SJC
5h 09mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:35 am
SJC
-
HNL
5h 35mnonstop
$377Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Aug 30
Southwest Logo
9:25 pm - 11:20 am
HNL
-
SJC
10h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 11:20 am
SJC
-
HNL
7h 45m
1 stop
$380Southwest
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 8:37 pm
HNL
-
SJC
5h 09mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:45 pm
SJC
-
HNL
8h 45m
1 stop
$382Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to San Jose flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Jose, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Honolulu to San Jose, California departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to San Jose?

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

When flying from Honolulu to San Jose, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Honolulu, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to San Jose?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Jose, 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 Jose is January, where tickets cost $352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $609 and $593 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Honolulu to San Jose?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $589 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Honolulu to San Jose?

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 Jose, 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 Jose, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Honolulu to San Jose

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Hawaiian Airlines

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on HNL

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SJC

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$178
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from Honolulu to San Jose

When to book flights from Honolulu to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Honolulu to San Jose based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Honolulu to San Jose

  • Are there shopping facilities at HNL Airport?

    There are several shops and stores located at Terminal 2 of the airport. You can buy several services that you might require while at the airport. You can get them at an affordable price within the airport. This saves you the stress of looking for a place of purchase.

  • Are there hotels at HNL Airport?

    Yes, several hotels are available around the airport. If you arrive late, you will have a place to have a break before proceeding to your destination. They are usually open from 7 am to 10 pm. This is to enable you to access the service at all times.

  • Does SJC Airport offer services to lactating mothers?

    Yes. There are baby care facilities where mothers can freely and comfortably breastfeed their kids. There is much privacy that ensures your safety and that of your child. This facility is available at Terminal A and B. you can pump milk for your baby on arrival.

  • Are pets allowed at SJC Airport?

    Yes. A pet-relief area at the airport is located at the Pre-security and post-security. You can bring your pet to keep you company on arrival at the airport. This helps you avoid boredom that may result from being lonely. It ensures you exercise as you must walk around with the dog.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Honolulu to San Jose?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to San Jose was $203 for a one-way ticket and $355 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Honolulu and San Jose?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Honolulu to San Jose?

    Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Honolulu to San Jose flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Honolulu to San Jose?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Honolulu to San Jose flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Honolulu to San Jose?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Honolulu and San Jose, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Honolulu to San Jose?

    There are nonstop flights from Honolulu to San Jose on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Honolulu to San Jose, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Honolulu to San Jose are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $586 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $501 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Honolulu to San Jose?

    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 Jose.

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

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

    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 San Jose with an airline and back to Honolulu with another airline. Booking your flights between Honolulu and SJC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Honolulu to San Jose

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $259 or less one-way and $579 or less round-trip.
  • Honolulu Airport (HNL) offers business services to arriving travelers. There is a business traveler where you can get facilities such as postal services, fax and computer stations. There is a Central Lobby located at Terminal 1 and it is open from Monday to Friday. Conference rooms where you can hold meetings are available to all business travelers.
  • HNL Airport offers medical services to travelers departing from the airport. There is a medical clinic located at Terminal 2. You will be taken care of any time of the day since the paramedics operate for 24h. The services are affordable. Defibrillators are also available. They are located about every 90 seconds in the airport's public areas.
  • HNL Airport has lounges. You can access the lounge through a membership, single visit pass or pay as you visit. Most of them are located at Terminal 2 of the airport. There are VIP lounges for a specific group of people. The other travelers can use the other lounges available. The service is open to all, regardless of your flight class.
  • San Jose Airport (SJC) offers car rental services to arriving travelers. There is a car rental center located at Terminal B. The car rental agencies available include Dollar, Enterprise, FOX, Hertz and Zipcar. You can book this service online before your day of arrival. This enables you to minimize time wastage.
  • SJC Airport offers ground transportation to arriving travelers. A bus provides you with the service. You can use it to reach your destination. It departs after every 15-30 minutes. This enables you to get the benefits anytime you arrive at the airport. It operates from 5 am to 11:30 pm. This ensures you save on time and resources.

Prefer to fly direct from Honolulu to San Jose?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Honolulu to San Jose.
Find which airlines fly direct from Honolulu Airport to San Jose Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Honolulu to San Jose

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

See more direct flights

Direct returns

San Jose to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Honolulu to San Jose

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Honolulu to San Jose. 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 Jose? 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 4331 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
Airline reviews

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

4.0 Okaysangeetha, Apr 2026
AUS - SJC
Read more Southwest reviews

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.

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.

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.

Several delays without clear communication on timing. Very late beverage service during the flight.

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 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.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

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!

Love you guys are so friendly and kind and wonderful

Everything you need to know for your flight from Honolulu to San Jose

Information on your arrival and departure airports