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$169 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

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Cheapest round-trip
$329
Overall average: $376
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Sun 1/18Mon 1/26
SFO - HNL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$329
Typical prices: $309-$551
Alaska Airlines
Fri 2/27Sat 3/7
SFO - HNL • Non-stop
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Hawaiian offers free Wi-Fi on Airbus A321neos.
Arrive early for United due to limited seating at gates.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu (SFO-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Honolulu 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 San Francisco to Honolulu

Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 26
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1:00 pm - 9:30 pmSFO-HNL
10h 30m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 1:47 pmHNL-SFO
14h 12m2 stops
$329Delta
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Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4
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8:40 pm - 12:31 amSFO-HNL
5h 51mnonstop
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10:36 pm - 5:49 amHNL-SFO
5h 13mnonstop
$330Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Mar 3
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6:05 am - 8:33 pmSFO-HNL
16h 28m1 stop
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9:55 pm - 1:47 pmHNL-SFO
13h 52m1 stop
$331Delta
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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17
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6:45 am - 1:14 pmSFO-HNL
8h 29m1 stop
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10:41 pm - 10:57 amHNL-SFO
10h 16m1 stop
$332American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 8:04 pmSFO-HNL
10h 24m1 stop
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8:07 am - 12:12 amHNL-SFO
14h 05m1 stop
$333Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 3
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8:40 pm - 12:31 amSFO-HNL
5h 51mnonstop
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7:00 am - 6:03 pmHNL-SFO
9h 03m1 stop
$335Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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7:25 am - 5:05 pmSFO-HNL
11h 40m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 10:59 pmHNL-SFO
8h 24m1 stop
$337United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
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5:30 am - 4:20 pmSFO-HNL
12h 50m2 stops
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8:05 am - 9:15 pmHNL-SFO
11h 10m1 stop
$340Southwest
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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 10:30 pmSFO-HNL
5h 48mnonstop
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8:00 am - 3:20 pmHNL-SFO
5h 20mnonstop
$341United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 4
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7:15 am - 11:00 amSFO-HNL
5h 45mnonstop
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12:05 pm - 7:15 pmHNL-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
$356Hawaiian Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Honolulu flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Honolulu? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Honolulu on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, 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 San Francisco to Honolulu is January, where tickets cost $376 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $599 and $562 respectively.

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

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 $497, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, 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 San Francisco to Honolulu, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

 
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United Airlines

Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, avoiding carry-on gate-check.

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian offers free Wi-Fi on Airbus A321neos, ideal for staying connected.


First-class passengers enjoy lie-flat seats on Airbus A330 and Boeing 787.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.


Alaska's 20-minute baggage guarantee ensures quick luggage retrieval or compensation.

Airports
SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it convenient for families and those with heavy luggage.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
HNL

At HNL, shared shuttles are the most economical way to reach hotels, bookable in advance or upon arrival.

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 AI-powered savings tips

KAYAK's tips to save more on a San Francisco to Honolulu flight

When planning a trip from San Francisco to Honolulu, there are several strategies that can help you save money. Generally, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly, while September offers the lowest average prices throughout the month.

Cheapest Route: Stick to the direct route from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) for the best prices.

Booking Advance: Aim to book your flight at least 135 days in advance for the best rates.

Low-cost Airline: Consider flying with Alaska Airlines, which generally offers the cheapest fares for this route.

Direct vs Layover: Opt for direct flights as they are typically cheaper than those with layovers.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$169
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

When to book flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Honolulu 
LawrenceFlew with United AirlinesSFO-HNLMay 2025
Get to your gate early!!! Very little seating at/near gates 19, 20, 21 and 22. The last couple of flights, American boarding (very different gates) has been very straightforward. The last time on United, boarding at gate 19 was bedlam. Really going to look hard before scheduling on United next time!!!
William DrewFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-HNLNov 2024
Arrive at least two hours before your flight.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Honolulu

  • Can I fly from San Francisco to Honolulu non-stop?

    Yes, you can. Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu usually take about 5.5 hours; they are also quite popular, which means the connection between these two cities is served by a number of airlines including United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines.

  • How do I get from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport?

    If you are flying from San Francisco International Airport you can simply take advantage of the city’s rich transportation network. Indeed, downtown San Fran is connected to the airport by a number of bus lines and Amtrak connections running between the two places multiple times a day.

  • Are there on-site hotels at San Francisco International Airport?

    Yes, there are. If your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is delayed and you need to spend the night at the airport, head to FreshenUp. Located inside the International Terminal, the facility offers a small number of en-suite rooms equipped with basic amenities such as a bed, free Wi-Fi, a desk, and a mirror. Alternatively, there are a number of hotels located just minutes from the airport like the Aloft San Francisco Airport Hotel or the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel.

  • What is there to do in San Francisco International Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport is simply full of things to do, so if your flight has been delayed, you needn’t worry. Go to the Yoga Room to stretch between flights or to the Reflection Room for a moment of self-reflection and meditation. Hit the spa or the shops for some “me time” of pampering and retail therapy or enjoy some of the works by local artists that are displayed throughout the airport.

  • Can I privately breastfeed my baby at Oakland International Airport?

    You can breastfeed and nurse your baby in comfort and discretion at OAK, given that this air transit hub has two nursing rooms equipped with comfy seating, diaper changing tables, and power outlets guests can use to power up their breast pumps. In Terminal 1, there’s one between Gates 1 and 3. In Terminal 2, the remaining one is between Gates 25 and 26.

  • Where can my children have fun at San Jose International Airport?

    At SJC, you can let your children have fun and burn off all their energy at the children’s play area, the Zoom Zone. Established by the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, it boasts an interactive play area that teaches children about flying. It’s between gates 24 and 25 in Terminal B.

  • Does San Jose International Airport offer long-term parking?

    In case you want to arrive at SJC with your vehicle and leave it there till you return, you can do so with ease, given that the airport’s Economy Lot 1 offers secure long-term parking spaces at affordable rates. The lot is around half a mile from the terminal and is connected to the terminal via a courtesy shuttle.

  • Where can I get information at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?

    To get the information you need at HNL, visit one of the information counters spread across the airport. In Terminal 1, one is near Baggage Claims 8 and 11, and another is across from Burger King. In Terminal 2 Level 1, one is outside the international arrivals exit, and several are in the baggage claims. In Terminal 2 Level 2, the counters are near gates D1 and D2, Concourse E, and gates F1 and F2.

  • Does Daniel K. Inouye International Airport have counters for car rental agencies?

    HNL has counters for Advantage, Avis, National, Hertz, Thrifty, SIXT, Dollar, Enterprise, and Payless in its rental car center. This center is found on the lower level of the Terminal 2 parking garage.

  • Are there attractions worth checking out at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?

    Before exiting HNL, check out the art exhibits dotted across the airport’s buildings. The exhibits showcase artworks by local artists and art institutions. Alternatively, check out the beautifully landscaped Chinese, Japanese, and Hawaiian gardens surrounding the Terminal 2 Ticketing Lobby and E Gates.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu was $169 for a one-way ticket and $329 for a round-trip.

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

    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 San Francisco to Honolulu?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Asiana Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Honolulu flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Honolulu flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $445 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $582 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San Francisco to Honolulu.

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

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

    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 Honolulu with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and HNL 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 San Francisco to Honolulu?

    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 Honolulu from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $214 or less one-way and $393 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu usually depart from San Francisco International Airport. The largest passenger hub in the area, the airport is located 13.2 miles south of downtown San Fran.
  • If you are traveling with children, don’t despair at the idea of having to entertain them during your time at the airport: San Francisco International Airport features a number of fully-equipped Children’s Play Areas accessorized with toys and games, books, and cartoons.
  • If Honolulu is just the first step in a longer journey, why not enjoy your layover in Hawaii? At Honolulu Airport you can have a taste of the local cuisine thanks to the many restaurants and cafés available, but you can also browse the art on display which includes large murals, paintings, and sculptures, or just relax in the Zen Garden located in the International Terminal.
  • If your flight has landed late and you don’t want to travel into Honolulu at night, why not sleep near the airport? While there is no hotel directly inside the terminals, places like the Airport Honolulu Hotel, the Best Western Plaza Hotel, and the Pacific Marina Inn are located just minutes from the passenger hub and all three offer a 24-hour shuttle service to their guests.
  • To get to your hotel in Honolulu after your flight, the best way is to book a place on the Speedishuttle, a door-to-door shuttle service that will take you straight to where you are staying. Alternatively, you can use bus line numbers 19, 20, or 31, or hail a cab from one of the many taxi ranks located outside the airport.
  • You can board your flight to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), or Oakland Airport (OAK). SFO is considered the best choice by many since it is relatively close to the city center, easy to access via public transit, features quick TSA and customs lines, and has the most amenities. OAK and SJC are suitable for travelers who don’t mind having fewer amenities, provided the airport is easier to navigate and experiences less passenger traffic.
  • Alaska, American, Delta, Hawaiian, and United Airlines are the air travel companies that offer flights from San Francisco to Honolulu. Alaska Airlines has been voted as one of the most fuel-efficient airlines in the world. This being the case, consider traveling with this airline if you’d like to travel with an eco-friendly partner.
  • In case you’re traveling to Honolulu with your pet, you can let it take a potty break, quench its thirst, and even stretch as you wait for your flight at one of SFO’s pet relief areas. SFO has pet relief areas in every terminal. Outdoors, each terminal has a relief area in its courtyard. Indoors, they’re near Concourse B restrooms in Terminal 1, gate C5 in Concourse C and Concourse D restrooms in Terminal 2, and Concourse F restrooms in Terminal 3.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Honolulu

 
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Flight was delayed 14 hours! We missed an entire day of our vacation and had to pay for hotel that we didn’t use

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2025SFO - OGG
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Flight was delayed 14 hours! We missed an entire day of our vacation and had to pay for hotel that we didn’t use

Could not check in online. Called airline twice, thinking Hawaiian Airlines could check me in during phone call. NO. In 2nd phone call, Customer Service explained that due to “transition period” of Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Airlines merger, I could only check in at the airport. In addition, flight to Kahului was late at arrival gate; I made connection to Lihue but my bag did not, so I had to return to Lihue airport a couple hours after my arrival to retrieve the bag.

I still in San Francisco😡the flight has delay and lm not sure l can back to Seattle or not😡lm here from 7.30pm and still waiting😡 l never will use of Kayak.

The boarding was confusing because the PA system at PDX was so quiet you couldn’t hear anything being said . The seats were uncomfortable. The food was pretty bad and I normally don’t mind airplane food. The flight attendants were not friendly. I learned upon check in that Hawaiian airlines had reassigned our seats of the second leg of the trip. I had confirmed and paid for special seats but they put me and my companion on standard seats in different rows. Hawaiian also did the same on my return flight after the flight times had changed. I happened to go online to check my reservation and saw the flight had changed. I gad received no notice. I saw that my confirmed seats that I had paid extra were gone. After much back and forth with the airlines they refused to correct their error. I showed them confirmation documents of my seat reservation and receipt of payment but they refused to correct the seat change or reimburse me. I had to pay $200 again to reserve the original seats. Shameful and manipulative. They basically held me hostage. If I wanted to be in that flight I had to pay up.

On time boarding, take off and landing. Will fly again with Alaska Airlines.

I liked that internet connection while in flight was available.👍

The pilot performed the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced. What a light touch. And I’m an avid traveler!

Flight was smooth, pleasant passengers and crew. Enjoyed the experience

Flight attendant was awful, I felt second hand embarrassment with every one of her interactions with people onboard. She was so incredibly rude every chance she got

Great flight - efficient and cheerful team on board, at SFO gate. Also, PAE (Paine Field, Everett, WA) is a great little airport to fly out or in to!

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Everything was great and smooth. Given the short flight there was no entertainment but the rating does not give this option. My first flight with Hawaiian was a success all around.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

Very accommodating on flight changes when something came up. Definitely felt a notch above other airlines.

They we able to seat my companion and I next to each other. Plane’s temperature was very cool. Willl be more prepared on return trip.

What an amazing flight. I haven’t experienced this level of service in a flight in years. This will be the only way to fly to Hawaii for me in the future.

Hawaiian airlines has awful customer service. Told me to keep a flight I wasn’t boarding, instead of rebooking me under two separate reservations, which caused my whole reservation to be canceled. Major issues with leadership and management. The staff at Hilo was reluctant to give me a refund, so I had to by a first class ticket in order to get on a flight the same time as my partner. The blame was pointed at me without sincere apology until the supervisor came out, who also apparently had no authority to refund me. Still waiting on correspondence from the airline days later.

I could not believe that on a 5 hour plus flight we were not given a complimentary meal . That should be illegal. Or it would be nice to be informed beforehand that a complimentary meal would not be provided. The wording in the email I got about pre ordering food was phrased in a way that made the food seem like it would be free. Very misleading! Also during boarding we were informed there would be empty seats we could move to if we wanted, all we had to do was wait for an announcement, however an announcement was never made. Then when we tried to change seats ourselves we were singled out over the loud speaker and told we could not move without asking. Then the flight was about to take off , so we didn’t have time to ask . Then we were told we could not move to the exit row because you had to pay for those seats, but we were not told where we could move. Also no one was in the exit rows so , if something happened no one would be there to assist the passengers. Also people should be allowed to move there if the airline wasn’t able to sell them. One passenger asked if he could pay for the upgrade and the flight attendant said she did not have the capability to charge for the seat on her mobile device, so the airline ended up losing possible income anyways . So why not let people move there during flight if you have no way to charge them? Then the landing was bumpy and awful and many passengers complained out loud when we landed .

The flight was great! The flight attendants were friendly and attentive. I would definitely fly Hawaiian Aurlines again!

You have to buy the ear buds and they only offers little cup of water twice.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

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