Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Hilo?

Flights from San Francisco to Hilo usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Hilo Intl (ITO).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Hilo?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Hilo: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Hilo pass through?

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Hilo most commonly pass through: • Honolulu (HNL) - 94% of one-stop connections • Kahului (OGG) - 6% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Hilo?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the San Francisco to Hilo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $517 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $949, a difference of $432. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Hilo?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Hilo. Flights with 1 layover take between 8h 02m and 8h 59m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Hilo?

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.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Hilo changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $398 to $3,479. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Hilo looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Hilo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $241, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Hilo?

Flying via Honolulu (HNL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 02m, compared with 8h 59m via Kahului (OGG).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Hilo?

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

What car rental options are available at Hilo Intl Airport (ITO)?

Hilo Intl Airport (ITO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Budget • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Hilo flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Hilo range from $447 to $786, with an average of $630 over the past 12 months. Anything below $447 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Hilo?

Southwest ($402) and Alaska Airlines ($467) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Hilo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Hilo?

Honolulu (HNL) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Hilo route. 94% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via HNL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Hilo?

Flights via Kahului (OGG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $678. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Hilo which airport offers the shortest layover?

Honolulu (HNL) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Hilo layovers at 282 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Hilo

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

12:05 pm - 9:50 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Honolulu

9:25 pm - 11:30 amITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

12h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$402Southwest

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10

12:25 pm - 9:50 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Honolulu

6:55 pm - 9:15 amITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

12h 20m2 stops Honolulu San Diego

$407Southwest

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

12:05 pm - 9:50 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Honolulu

9:25 pm - 11:25 amITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

12h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego

$407Southwest

Mon, Jan 25 - Fri, Jan 29

8:40 am - 9:50 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

15h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Honolulu

6:00 am - 8:05 pmITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

12h 05m2 stops Honolulu San Diego

$407Southwest

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 30

8:30 am - 6:19 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 49m1 stop Kahului

6:00 am - 8:03 pmITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

12h 03m2 stops Honolulu Portland

$467Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22

7:00 am - 2:27 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

10h 27m2 stops Lihue Honolulu

7:30 pm - 9:23 amITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 53m2 stops Honolulu Portland

$533Alaska Airlines

Wed, Dec 30 - Wed, Jan 6

8:31 am - 6:19 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 48m1 stop Kahului

8:45 pm - 12:44 pmITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

13h 59m2 stops Honolulu San Diego

$647Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

1:55 pm - 6:56 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

7h 01m1 stop Honolulu

11:00 am - 9:35 pmITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

8h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$777United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

4:47 pm - 9:57 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

7h 10m1 stop Honolulu

11:00 am - 11:11 pmITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 11m1 stop Honolulu

$777United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

4:47 pm - 9:57 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

7h 10m1 stop Honolulu

11:00 am - 11:11 pmITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 11m1 stop Honolulu

$797United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Hilo

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

5:10 am - 12:35 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

10h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:00 am - 7:10 pmITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 10m2 stops Honolulu San Diego

$680Southwest

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

5:50 am - 6:10 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

15h 20m2 stops San Diego Honolulu

6:55 pm - 9:25 amITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

11h 30m2 stops Honolulu San Diego

$685Southwest

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

5:10 am - 2:30 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

12h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Honolulu

6:55 pm - 10:05 amITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

12h 10m2 stops Honolulu San Diego

$685Southwest

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Dec 15

8:20 am - 1:14 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

7h 54m1 stop Honolulu

9:28 am - 7:25 pmITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

7h 57m1 stop Honolulu

$703Alaska Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 24

9:29 am - 9:54 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

15h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Honolulu

6:49 pm - 8:58 amITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

11h 09m2 stops Honolulu Los Angeles

$737American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22

10:22 am - 9:54 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

14h 32m2 stops Los Angeles Honolulu

7:44 pm - 9:52 amITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

11h 08m2 stops Honolulu Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$757American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

11:50 am - 9:54 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

13h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Honolulu

6:49 pm - 8:58 amITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

11h 09m2 stops Honolulu Los Angeles

$757American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

11:50 am - 9:54 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

13h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Honolulu

6:49 pm - 8:58 amITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

11h 09m2 stops Honolulu Los Angeles

$757American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 24

1:55 pm - 7:12 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

8h 17m1 stop Honolulu

11:27 am - 6:03 amITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

15h 36m1 stop Honolulu

$1,069United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

1:55 pm - 8:13 pmSFO San Francisco-ITO Hilo Intl

9h 18m1 stop Honolulu

7:44 pm - 9:18 amITO Hilo Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 34m2 stops Honolulu Los Angeles

$1,079United Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Hilo flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Francisco to Hilo with more confidence.

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Hilo?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Hilo start at $402. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $447 to $786. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $402 on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Hilo?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Hilo, it is 18% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 50% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Hilo?

February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Hilo at $367 round-trip.
January ($891) and December ($849) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 142% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	December
High season	June
Cheapest flight	$178

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.

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When to book flights from San Francisco to Hilo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Hilo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Hilo?
Flights from San Francisco to Hilo usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Hilo Intl (ITO).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Hilo?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Hilo:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Hilo pass through?
Connecting flights from San Francisco to Hilo most commonly pass through:

• Honolulu (HNL) - 94% of one-stop connections
• Kahului (OGG) - 6% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Hilo?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the San Francisco to Hilo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $517 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $949, a difference of $432. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Hilo?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Hilo. Flights with 1 layover take between 8h 02m and 8h 59m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Hilo?
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.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Hilo changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $398 to $3,479. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Hilo looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Hilo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $241, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Hilo?
Flying via Honolulu (HNL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 02m, compared with 8h 59m via Kahului (OGG).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Hilo?
Hilo is 3 hours behind San Francisco (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Hilo Intl Airport (ITO)?
Hilo Intl Airport (ITO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Hilo flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Hilo range from $447 to $786, with an average of $630 over the past 12 months. Anything below $447 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $517 - about $432 less than Sunday (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Hilo trip for February. Fares historically average $367 round-trip in that month - typically $524 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Hilo Intl Airport.
- Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton
- Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
- Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

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