SJO - HNL

$311 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Honolulu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Honolulu departing on 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Honolulu

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Honolulu, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Honolulu, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 22% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$575
Typical prices: $602-871
United Airlines
So 2/1Mo 2/9
SJO - HNL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$311
Typical prices: $376-421
United Airlines
Fr 11/7
SJO - HNL • 2 stops
Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from $575 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 28% price drop
October
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Honolulu!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from San José to Honolulu (SJO-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Honolulu

So, Feb 1 - Mo, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:08 pmSJO-HNL
17h 38m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 8:39 pmHNL-SJO
17h 49m2 stops
$575United Airlines
Find Deal
Mo, Nov 10 - Fr, Nov 14
Copa Airlines Logo
4:08 am - 9:03 pmSJO-HNL
20h 55m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 9:56 pmHNL-SJO
19h 06m2 stops
$576Copa Airlines
Find Deal
Sa, Feb 7 - Mo, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:24 pmSJO-HNL
17h 54m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 8:39 pmHNL-SJO
20h 09m1 stop
$584United Airlines
Find Deal
So, Okt 19 - So, Okt 26
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:18 amSJO-HNL
31h 23m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 7:39 pmHNL-SJO
19h 54m2 stops
$586United Airlines
Find Deal
So, Feb 8 - Sa, Feb 14
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 1:03 pmSJO-HNL
33h 33m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 12:56 pmHNL-SJO
33h 26m2 stops
$587United Airlines
Find Deal
Sa, Feb 7 - Mo, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 1:19 pmSJO-HNL
26h 59m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 1:15 pmHNL-SJO
12h 45m1 stop
$588United Airlines
Find Deal
Di, Feb 24 - Di, Mrz 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:26 am - 2:00 pmSJO-HNL
15h 34m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 11:00 pmHNL-SJO
21h 20m1 stop
$593Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Mo, Dez 1 - Mo, Dez 8
Copa Airlines Logo
5:53 pm - 9:03 pmSJO-HNL
31h 10m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 7:10 amHNL-SJO
28h 20m2 stops
$602Copa Airlines
Find Deal
Di, Jan 20 - Di, Feb 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:16 am - 5:11 pmSJO-HNL
19h 55m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:38 pm - 12:01 amHNL-SJO
22h 23m1 stop
$646Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Mo, Feb 2 - Sa, Feb 7
Avianca Logo
4:15 pm - 9:08 pmSJO-HNL
32h 53m2 stops
Avianca Logo
12:45 pm - 11:40 pmHNL-SJO
30h 55m3 stops
$682Avianca
Find Deal
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Honolulu flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San José, San José Province to Honolulu?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José, San José Province to Honolulu departing in February.

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

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

When flying from San José to Honolulu, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San José, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José 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 José to Honolulu is February, where tickets cost $679 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,138 and $1,055 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José 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 José 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 José to Honolulu, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$311
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Honolulu

When to book flights from San José to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San José to Honolulu

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Honolulu was $311 for a one-way ticket and $575 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from San José to Honolulu.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $846 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $908 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José 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 José to Honolulu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from San José 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 José 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 José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José 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 José 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 José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San José to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Honolulu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Honolulu? 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10996 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentElizabeth, Sep 2025PDX - HNL
Read more Alaska Airlines reviews

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

Terrible. Would never fly again. Took them several hours to prepare the plane and and reached my destination 4 hours late.

Our boarding was delayed due to two flat tires, but I appreciate the focus on safety. I also appreciated the additional offerings for drinks which never happened before except on Hawaiian Airlines. The hospitality is fantastic! Glad I upgraded to premium seats for the extra leg room as I was getting frustrated when the person in front of me was very restless and kept shifting. Otherwise, it was a fantastic experience.

Had to sit and wait to get off the plane for closeto a hour. My son also flying to a different destination that day also had like a 2.5 hr delay

Tickets we booked together in January became two different connecting flights. VERY PISSED a about this and a terrible start to our bucket list vacation

Could not check in online - had to get boarding passes at the ticket counter and our daughter got bumped off our connecting flight. NOT OK!

I needed more space to sleep on an overnight flight.

Our flight time was drastically changed which caused us to lose a day of vacation

Wonderful respectful staff for a short flight late at night...lots of considerations all met!

Flight was delayed which led to missed connection, but rebooked on a more direct flight at the last minute and arrived in Juneau on time with all our luggage. Little stressful and our family seating got split, but it all worked out in the end.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

My husband and I had boarded the flight from Denver to Chicago, and one of the last passengers to get on the plane opened the overhead bin above my husband's seat and threw his bag out of the bin to make space for his own. He said, "Mine is bigger!" The flight attendant supported the new passenger. They didn't care that my husband has two artificial knees and must have the foot room in front of his seat to be able to fit his legs in -- and to be able to stand, much less walk, at the end of the flight. I have never seen this happen before, and it was a disaster.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Could have said yes to a glass of wine 🍷 instead of saying we'll come around in a couple of hours

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

I understand that the food on the airplane wouldn’t be fantastic. However, it wasn’t good at all. 😭

Terrible. They wouldn't allow me on my flight on the 14th..

Everything you need to know for your flight from San José to Honolulu

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car rentals and package deals with KAYAK.