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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Maui

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Kahului
5h 20mNonstop
from $325per person
Kapalua
10h 44m4 stops
from $489per person
Hana
9h 41m2 stops
from $718per person
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Maui flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Maui flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Maui from San Francisco found in the last 5 days was to Kahului, at $321 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Kahului (OGG), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $321.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Maui?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Maui is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $504 on average. Morning departures are around 1% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Maui is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $542.

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

No, with an average price for the route of $648, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Maui is January, when tickets cost $349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $601 and $586 respectively.

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

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

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Maui, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$159
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Kahului

FAQs - booking Maui flights

  • Are there pet relief areas at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    Yes. SFO provides animal relief areas on its premises with mutt mitt dispensers, drinking sinks, and waste bins to care for the pets' relief needs. The pet relief areas are available throughout the day. Also, they are accessible to persons with limited mobility. At SFO, on the departure level, are the indoor pet relief areas in Terminal 1 B and C gates, Terminal 2 gates D, Terminal C gates F, and International Terminal gates A. While, on the arrivals level, are the outdoor pet relief areas in Terminal 1 Courtyard 2 and Terminal 3 Courtyard 4.

  • What are the most popular layover cities for flights to Maui from San Francisco?

    When connecting to Maui from San Francisco, non-direct flight options on the route include single and double layover stops. Your layover stop will depend on your arrival airport in Maui. Phoenix, Honolulu, San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Kailua-Kona are the route’s most popular layover cities.

  • What are the visa and passport requirements to fly to Maui from San Francisco?

    U.S. citizens traveling to Maui from San Francisco won’t require having a visa or passport. Nevertheless, you’ll need to have government-issued picture identification before you’re granted to travel to Maui from San Francisco. Some valid forms of picture identification include an identification card or driver’s license among other government picture identifications. Kids and young adults under 18 of age won't need any identification card if they’re flying with an adult who has valid identification.

  • Where is the Business Center located at San Francisco International Airport?

    If you have important business to attend to while at the airport, you can do so at the SFO's business center. The SFO business center is in the International Terminal's main hall. The business center facilitates full-service services such as photocopying, printing, faxing, packaging and shipping.

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

    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 Maui.

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

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

    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 from San Francisco to Maui with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Maui

  • Kahului Airport (OGG) is one of the airports serving the island of Maui. The airport is a hub for Hawaiian Airlines and Mokulele Airlines, which facilitate flights from San Francisco to Maui. OGG is also able to facilitate direct flights to Maui from San Francisco.
  • A flight to Maui from San Francisco is rather lengthy. Fortunately, you can sit back and sidetrack yourself on the flight with a variety of entertainment. United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the route’s passenger airlines providing complementary entertainment.
  • If you need to spruce yourself up before your trip to Maui, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has shower facilities on its premises. They are located in the main hall of the International Terminal.
  • Kapalua Airport (JHM) and Hana Airport (HNM) are in the group of airports serving Maui. Both airports are served by one passenger airline, Mokulele Airlines, which provides flights from San Francisco to Maui.
  • San Francisco International Airport is one of the airports that serve the metropolis of San Francisco. SFO is a hub for United Airlines and Alaska Airlines passenger airlines that offer flights from San Francisco to Maui.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Maui? 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12937 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Low cost, but I think I really wanted an aisle seat, and I could not easily get one. The return leg might be easier.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2026
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Low cost, but I think I really wanted an aisle seat, and I could not easily get one. The return leg might be easier.

Trip from SNA to SFO and back was riddled with DELAYS.

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.

Flying on Hawaiian Airlines was good. But, getting a boarding pass was a hassle. I booked what I thought was an Alaska Airlines flight that was actually a Hawaiian Airlines flight. I couldn't check in online. I had to wait for the Hawaiian Airlines counter to open so I could get my boarding pass which was a requirement for me to get in The Club or the Centurion Lounge. (I had no check in luggage so I didn't expect to have to physically check in.) The Alaska Airlines staff blamed the FAA for the problem.

When we checked in our luggage, we had to use the tray, but include this tray is extra weight. I think you should not use the tray.

I flew from San Francisco to Honolulu on Alaska Airlines codeshare with Hawaiian Airlines, with a Hawaiian Airlines plane and crew. The flight was well organized, including boarding and deboarding. The crew was professional. Unfortunately, the charging ports at my seat and the seat next to me were broken. The Hawaiian airline terminal was a pleasant surprise compared to the rest of Honolulu airport.

Window seat and a packed plane. A very uncomfortable flight.

My flights went about as good as they could be. I’ll always take Alaska when possible.

The staff were great, no screens on the back of seats and the connection for the films on your own devices, was not great.

The Airline Attendant found us in flight and moved us to seats in the front of economy due to the short time we would have to make our connecting flight. We really appreciated it.

Carmen was an absolute delight on the flight staff! Everyone was lovely and made it a very pleasant flight.

Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

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

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

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 .

Most of the crew was wonderful but I had one bad experience with a crew member. When realizing my seat did not have an outlet compatible with my phone charger that I would need for transportation upon landing I asked an older, blonde heavily madeup member (I am describing her as I did not get her name) if there were chargers elsewhere I could use she said no, that not even the flight attendants had access to any. This however being my second flight of the day with Hawaiian airlines on a similar plane knew that chargers were available in extra comfort seating. I asked another passenger if I could use their plug and they agreed. She twice berated me for this and when I asked her to please stop talking to me about it she yelled that she was writing me up and ran down the aisle and did not return. I found this behavior disturbing. The other passenger was not bothered and this didn’t appear to be a safety hazard to anyone but it seemed to enrage her that used a plug that was not next to me.

They canceled our flight and reboot us for a later flight which threw off the rest of our plans

Friendly and helpful crew. But we departed 4 hours later than scheduled departure.

Wonderful flight. Food and drink were given as well as wifi. Amazing luxury!

They should have offered the headsets for sale so we could watch the entertainment. Our earbuds did not work. I thought they just did not have them. But then I called Hawaiian after and found out they were available for purchase

Love the food service and attentiveness of the crew. Could have wi-if on flight

Our first experienced in Hawaiian Airlines was just okay. I traveled with my 2 year old and 5 year old and both kids are first time in Kona. We had delayed in San Francisco for 3 hours which is okay safety first. Originally our flight from sfo to maui to Kona since we had delayed the airlines re-route us from sfo to maui to Honolulu to Kona. I don’t know what to do I felt bad with my two kids they have been in 4 Airports and 4 airplanes going to Kona. I cried after we checked in at the courtyard Kona. It was a lot for my 2 year old and 5 year. Like I said I know it is safety first but the Airlines could have done better for people that traveling with kids. If you are in my shoes all what will you do? Anyhow, I tried to make my two kids as happy as possible while we are in Kona. I am not certain to fly Hawaiian Airlines again. I hope my experienced helps to improve whatever it needs to improve With all due respect, Christina Lorenzo

In flight breakfast sandwich unexpected, no charge and very good. Economical ticket price. All good.

This was an auto-rebook due to being delayed from an earlier UA connecting flight. The boarding was fine, but they sat me in a middle seat when my original booking was a window seat. Overall, the flight was fine as it still got me to my final destination.

Sitting in coach even in the larger leg space is extremely uncomfortable and the staff pay no attention.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

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.

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.

Everything was great, only problem was that flights were delayed

Crew was nice and helped. But they placed my checkin suitcase on the wrong airplane so I didn’t have my CPAP machine to use for 1 night. The United attendant at HNL informed me that it’s on the next flight from SFO to HNL and ETA is 8:18PM and that they will deliver it tonight. At 9:30 PM, I saw conflicting reports , one saying it’s on the way from the airport and the other saying it’ll be delivered after 6:45 am tomorrow. So I called UA Zbaggage Resolution Center and the agent says it’ll be delivered tomorrow by nighttime At latest.

Flight attendant made the flight very enjoyable. He was courteous and gave great care to the passengers

Not good. Flight crew, was not friendly and just shoved stuff at us. Not the way I like to travel.

Aside from the little delay, overall was flight good. Made it safely. Thanks!

Over the course of 7 months of travel, I can count on my hand the number of times the flight has departed on time. Majority of the instances have been related to non-weather reasons. Would not recommend flying this Airline

The plane was spartan, the seats not that comfortable. It was like flying a super low budget airline. They charged for coffee!!! I have never, ever experienced that before.

I had no problems but the changing of planes that I was supposed to be on was confusing. Maybe it would be helpful to let people know your flight changed. Not everyone understands airports or how flying works.

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

Agency very bad had to cancelled my booking too many changes in the flight changed my flight to 1 week

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

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