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

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 12:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:06 pm and lands at 1:46 am.

The flight takes about 5h 40m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu takes 5h 40m, covering 2,395 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Honolulu range from $387 to $607, with an average of $490 over the past 12 months. Anything below $387 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $490 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $447 round-trip via Kona Intl (KOA), compared to $497 for nonstop.

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 San Francisco to Honolulu flights are:

• United Airlines: 88% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 83% on time
• Hawaiian Airlines: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Honolulu flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Honolulu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Honolulu Airport (HNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Lucky Owl Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 San Francisco to Honolulu route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 08m.

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Kona Intl (KOA) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Lihue (LIH) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from San Francisco to Honolulu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $472 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $540, a difference of $68.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Lihue (LIH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 16m, compared with 9h 27m via Kona Intl (KOA) and 9h 36m via Los Angeles (LAX).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Honolulu are Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Convention Center and International Market Place. These are among the most viewed places in Honolulu on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Honolulu 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

Information counters are located throughout HNL. In Terminal 1, they are near Baggage Claims 8 and 11 and across from Burger King. In Terminal 2, Level 1 has a counter outside the international arrivals exit. On the Ground Level, counters are at Baggage Claims 18, 20, 25, 27/28 and 29/31. On Level 2, they are near gates D1 and D2, Concourse E and gates F1 and F2.

Downtown San Francisco is connected to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), which runs between the two multiple times a day.

HNL has counters in its rental car center. This center is found in a separate 5-story Consolidated Rent-A-Car (CONRAC) facility, directly across from Terminal 2; proceed to Level 2.

Children can have fun at the Zoom Zone play area in Terminal B between gates 24 and 25.

Yes, Oakland International Airport has a permanent lactation suite and a lactation pod for private breastfeeding. Both have seating. One is in Terminal 1 by the family restrooms at Gate 7. The other is in Terminal 2 between Gates 25 and 26.

SFO has several ways to pass the time during a delay or between flights. Travelers can visit the Yoga Room to stretch or the Reflection Room for self-reflection and meditation. The airport also has a spa, shops and permanent art displayed throughout the airport.

Yes, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) offers secure long-term parking in Economy Lot 1. The lot is connected to the terminal by a courtesy shuttle.