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Find cheap flights from San José to Honolulu from $472

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 6/7. 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.
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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
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Cheap flight deals 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.
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6:14 pm - 7:40 pmSJO-HNL
29h 26m2 stops
8:00 am - 7:49 amHNL-SJO
19h 49m2 stops
$518Copa Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 11
6:14 pm - 7:40 pmSJO-HNL
29h 26m2 stops
1:20 pm - 7:21 pmHNL-SJO
26h 01m2 stops
$619Copa Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 14
1:16 pm - 8:19 pmSJO-HNL
35h 03m2 stops
9:55 pm - 11:36 pmHNL-SJO
21h 41m2 stops
$646Aeromexico
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 27
1:16 pm - 8:55 pmSJO-HNL
35h 39m2 stops
9:00 pm - 11:38 pmHNL-SJO
22h 38m2 stops
$658Aeromexico
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Mon, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 8
9:35 am - 8:55 pmSJO-HNL
15h 20m2 stops
9:44 am - 9:10 amHNL-SJO
19h 26m3 stops
Thu, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 18
4:25 pm - 10:25 pmSJO-HNL
34h 00m2 stops
7:25 am - 8:46 amHNL-SJO
21h 21m3 stops
Thu, May 23 - Thu, May 30
5:30 am - 9:31 pmSJO-HNL
20h 01m2 stops
7:50 pm - 12:26 pmHNL-SJO
12h 36m1 stop
$840United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 27
1:30 pm - 3:04 pmSJO-HNL
29h 34m2 stops
7:50 pm - 12:26 pmHNL-SJO
12h 36m1 stop
$994United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 23
1:56 pm - 1:23 pmSJO-HNL
27h 27m1 stop
5:39 pm - 1:21 pmHNL-SJO
15h 42m1 stop
$997American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 11
7:41 am - 2:18 pmSJO-HNL
34h 37m1 stop
5:45 pm - 10:06 pmHNL-SJO
24h 21m1 stop
$1,002American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 27

Flights from San José to Honolulu - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Honolulu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Honolulu on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San José, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province 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, San José Province to Honolulu is February, where tickets cost $772 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,153 and $1,046 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Honolulu?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Honolulu, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to Honolulu?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San José to Honolulu were found on Copa Airlines ($518) and Aeromexico ($646). Aeromexico proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $472.

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Low season

May

High season

January

Cheapest flight

$472
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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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.
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Honolulu

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Honolulu was $472 for a one-way ticket and $518 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Honolulu are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $921 and an overall rating of 7.8, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,171 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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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.
7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2887 reviews
8.1boarding
7.2entertainment
7.4food
8.3crew
7.7comfort
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Captain and Crew were excellent. The Boeing 737-800 was showing its age. In flight entertainment system was sluggish and my Business Class seat on the outbound flight had some mechanical issues. Only real problem was the location of the Gate in Panama PTY. It was a 40 minute hike from Security to the Gate. There should have been some sort of warning about the distance.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024PTY - BWI
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Captain and Crew were excellent. The Boeing 737-800 was showing its age. In flight entertainment system was sluggish and my Business Class seat on the outbound flight had some mechanical issues. Only real problem was the location of the Gate in Panama PTY. It was a 40 minute hike from Security to the Gate. There should have been some sort of warning about the distance.

landed in panama it was in terminal one. We had to take a bus to terminal two for customs. Then back to terminal one. It was very frustrating. Then, on the way back from panama it was the same situation. We had to go back and forth between terminals to check in and drop our bags and then to board. When we were leaving, we had to wait in line for the boarding area and go through another gate security process. They told the bottles of water and coffee were bought while in line in the airport after we passed the main security. Ridiculous (and expensive). A much better communication system is needed.

This was my first time flying Copa but I'll definitely be back! Great service, professional agents, and delicious food for a fair price. Thanks for a great trip!

Horrible experience from start to end. Copa costumer service is non existent. They treat you bad. Everybody tells you different information. We didn’t received our luggage in the 1 day stop we did even we they said if was not going to be a problem. They didn’t respect the seats that we had and spread our family leaving in between of two big people who didn’t leave any space for me and crush me from side to side. I’ll never recommend Copa to anybody.

No cumpli mencionado trayecto por reasignacion de Copa Pero extraviaron mis maletas por su culpa

I was fortunate enough to have an entire row to myself and that was the highlight. Unfortunately, the flight was really turbulent which had no impact on how effective the crew was. However, I am disabled and should have boarded the flight first, but that wasn't the case. They also decided to take my bag at the gate because I had one too many and upon my picking it up at JFK it along with my rollator had been damaged. I am a vegan so the didn't have a proper meal for me and I was unable to view the entertainment because I didn't receive a set of headphones and if I needed to supply my own I wasn't made aware of that either. The crew was great, but overall everything was pretty lackluster.

Pros: "Nothing. This airline is awful in every way imaginable."
Cons: "We booked tickets to Costa Rica with Copa and they just changed our flights to two days later than the booking. They didn’t even bother to inform us of the change we only found out because we booked through Kayak and they let us know. Apparently Copa expects you to frequently check your booking just in case they’ve changed anything and don’t feel the need to inform their customers of any changes they make. Then we were told we could get a Copa voucher to use for other Copa flights for having to cancel our booking and rebook with another airline as a 48 hour change to our flight made flying with Copa not doable for us. But the website kept telling us we had a voucher that was sent to our email but despite repeated attempts it never came through. And spent hours trying to get through to someone on the phone to sort it out with no success ever getting through. My advice. NEVER EVER FLY WITH COPA."
Pros: "Both of my flights were on time which i know sounds basic but all of the flights i’ve catched from SJO to X were late and this time my connection in Panama was only 1h15 and we got there earlier, so that was nice!"
Cons: "A bunch of seats were free and we were mostly sat all together (3 person next to each other).. With the covid situation i think it could be good to be more separate if possible"
Cons: "Sure. I had booked a two week vacation in Brazil. All hotels, car rental and guides booked. Copa changed my fligjt at the last minute and out of the 14 days vacatipn I had in Brazil, they would have me spend 6 days in Panama City!!! Lost of small fortune with hotels, car rentals amd had to buy another ticket with Latam. They are a scam!!"
Cons: "Due the COVID-19 El Salvador closed its boarders, leaving me unable to fly. I have sent two emails, called and spoke to a customer service representative who treated me unprofessionally and rude. After that I have been calling numerous times with a wait of over 25 minutes each time and I still have to answer from you as a company. I am extremely disappointed and want an answer soon."

Terrible. 2 hour delay. Sat on the tarmac. Missed my connecting flight. Had to ARGUE with Customer service to get a hotel and food. Terrible experience with my loyal carrier

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

I liked the exit row seat. Hated the distance between gates in Houston.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Meals were adequate but could be better. Lots of movies, podcasts, tv shows. We really enjoyed using our personal headsets highly recommended. 15 hrs flight great to travel at night.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Cold air blew constantly on my legs almost making me numb.

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Delayd flight out of atl as always miss my conection in dfw no flight untill next day

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

i suspect i caught flu on this flight as i could hear someone coughing a few rows back and ended up with flu a few days later. also tiresome to have to watch movies on my device by holding up smartphone screen, would have liked to have in seat display.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Honolulu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/7Fri
2 stopsAeromexico
49h 32mSJO-HNL
$472
6/6Thu
3 stops
49h 00mSJO-HNL
$495
6/7Fri
3 stops
34h 15mSJO-HNL
$534
6/6Thu
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
38h 35mSJO-HNL
$535
6/30Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
36h 23mSJO-HNL
$615
6/7Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
35h 18mSJO-HNL
$635
6/30Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 04mSJO-HNL
$789
6/29Sat
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
36h 42mSJO-HNL
$1,046

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Last minute flights from San José to Honolulu

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Honolulu that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
30h 53mSJO-HNL
4/29Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
19h 50mHNL-SJO
$771
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 52mSJO-HNL
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 46mHNL-SJO
$1,211
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
27h 43mSJO-HNL
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 25mHNL-SJO
$1,214
4/26Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
41h 36mSJO-HNL
4/29Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
24h 32mHNL-SJO
$1,254
4/26Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 36mSJO-HNL
4/29Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
25h 57mHNL-SJO
$1,273
4/27Sat
multi-stop
31h 02mSJO-HNL
4/29Mon
multi-stop
33h 05mHNL-SJO
$2,523

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San José - Honolulu Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Honolulu (HNL)United States

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