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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

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

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 San Francisco to Honolulu:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $461 round-trip via Kona Intl (KOA), compared to $497 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 San Francisco to Honolulu most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Kona Intl (KOA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Lihue (LIH) - 7% of one-stop connections

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 13% on the San Francisco to Honolulu route. 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.

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, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 55 minutes.

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%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 12:53 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:56 pm and lands at 1:34 am.

The flight takes about 5h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $490. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu takes 5h 38m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $322 to $3,195. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Honolulu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $167, which is 37% 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 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 on time 86% 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 Lihue (LIH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 16m, compared with 9h 23m 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.

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

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.

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

• • Alaska Airlines
• • JetBlue