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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Hawaii

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Honolulu
Honolulunonstop$322
Kahului
Kahuluinonstop$274
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Konanonstop$257
Lihue
Lihuenonstop$257
Hilo
Hilo2 stops$377
Kapalua
Kapalua1 stop$621
Lanai City
Lanai City1 stop$628
Hana
Hana2 stops$609
Honolulu
Honolulunonstop$322
Kahului
Kahuluinonstop$274
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Konanonstop$257
Lihue
Lihuenonstop$257
Hilo
Hilo2 stops$377
Kapalua
Kapalua1 stop$621
Lanai City
Lanai City1 stop$628
Hana
Hana2 stops$609

Book Cheap San Jose to Hawaii Plane Tickets

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

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:35 am
SJC
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KOA
5h 35mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 11:56 pm
KOA
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SJC
5h 16mnonstop
$257Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:46 am
SJC
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LIH
5h 46mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 11:59 pm
LIH
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SJC
5h 19mnonstop
$257Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:26 am
SJC
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KOA
5h 26mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 11:56 pm
KOA
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SJC
5h 16mnonstop
$271Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:13 am - 9:32 am
SJC
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OGG
5h 19mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 7:45 pm
OGG
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SJC
5h 04mnonstop
$274Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:13 am - 9:32 am
SJC
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OGG
5h 19mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 7:45 pm
OGG
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SJC
5h 04mnonstop
$275Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20
Delta Logo
11:41 am - 7:20 pm
SJC
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KOA
10h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 9:13 am
KOA
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SJC
8h 18m
1 stop
$276Delta
Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 20
Delta Logo
7:36 am - 7:06 pm
SJC
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LIH
14h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:40 pm - 9:13 am
LIH
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SJC
9h 33m
1 stop
$276Delta
Tue, May 12 - Thu, May 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:13 am - 9:32 am
SJC
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OGG
5h 19mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:24 pm
OGG
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SJC
5h 04mnonstop
$276Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, Apr 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 10:40 am
SJC
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HNL
5h 35mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 9:53 pm
HNL
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SJC
12h 43m
1 stop
$331Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 10:40 am
SJC
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HNL
5h 35mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:36 am - 9:53 pm
HNL
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SJC
13h 17m
1 stop
$332Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Hawaii flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose, California to Hawaii?

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 Jose, California to Hawaii departing in May.

What is the cheapest San Jose to Hawaii flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Hawaii from San Jose found in the last 72 hours was to Lihue, at $256 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Jose (SJC) to Kahului (OGG), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $274.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Jose to Hawaii depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $513 on average. Morning departures are around 15% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $635.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Jose to Hawaii?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $514 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Hawaii?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Hawaii, 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 Jose to Hawaii is February, when tickets cost $366 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $638 and $613 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Hawaii?

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Hawaii?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Hawaii, 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 Jose to Hawaii, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

Flights from San Jose to Hawaii: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Jose to Hawaii 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SJC
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HNL
May 2025
Get there early, you may have to walk to a different terminal
William DrewFlew with Southwest
SJC
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HNL
Dec 2024
If you're flying from San Jose, arrive at the airport early. You never know how long the line at TSA will be. If you have time, the airport has well-designed facilities and reasonable priced restaurants. The Southwest ground staff is professional and will help you through the check-in and cattle call boarding process

FAQs - booking Hawaii flights

  • Are there car rental services at Kahului Airport (OGG)?

    Once you arrive at OGG, you may easily rent a vehicle because car rental services are provided in the building that is connected to the baggage claim area by a walkway. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, SIXT, and Thrifty are a few of the on-site car rental companies.

  • Can I take a direct flight from SJC to Kona International Airport (KOA)?

    You'll be glad to know that Alaska Airlines and United Airlines provide direct flights on this route if you'd like to travel nonstop from SJC to KOA. You are encouraged to reserve your flight far enough in advance to avoid being inconvenienced by the high demand.

  • Do SJC's information desks have easy access?

    There are information desks at both terminals in the baggage claim area that are open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm in case you have any queries or need assistance. In addition, the airport has installed robots at Airside 11, 21, and 25, respectively, to offer assistance and information about the airport.

  • What is the most efficient route from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to the city center of Honolulu?

    You can drive, take a taxi, or ride the daily direct bus leaving from the Airport Upper Level to get to downtown Honolulu. However, if you are on a tight budget, taking a taxi would be the best option, whereas driving would be the fastest way to the airport.  

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to Hawaii?

    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 Jose to Hawaii.

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

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

    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 Jose to Hawaii 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 Jose to Hawaii?

    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 Jose to Hawaii 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 Hawaii

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Jose to the following destinations at these prices or less: Honolulu $279 one-way - $455 round-trip; Kailua-Kona $168 one-way - $506 round-trip; Kahului $203 one-way - $408 round-trip
  • If you are a member of the U.S. armed forces, you can wait for your flight in the military lounge at San Jose International Airport (SJC). Between Terminals A and B, close to the California and U.S. flags, is where you'll find the lounge.
  • If you want to fly from San Jose Airport to The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) at a reasonable price, check out the connecting flights for this route that are listed on KAYAK because connecting flights on this route typically have lower ticket prices than direct flights. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines now provide the aforementioned connected flights.
  • While you wait for your flight to Hawaii at SJC, you can unwind at The Club at SJC A15 in Terminal A on the Airside, at the 3rd Level, across from Gate A15, or at The Club at SJC A8 in Terminal A, at the Main Level Concourse, across from Gate 8. You can enter one of these lounges by paying at the entrance or with a prepaid lounge pass.
  • You'll be glad to know that SJC features family-friendly accommodations if you're traveling with kids. They are close to Terminal A near gate 8 and at Terminal B near gates 8, 18, 21, and 24, with rooms supplied with power outlets and nursing rooms that provide privacy. In addition, there are playgrounds in Terminal B, close to Gate 24, where kids can burn off all their energy before their trip.
  • Kapalua Airport (OGG) is the ideal airport to fly into if you want to visit Kapalua Beach. Given that it is only 5 km (3.1 miles) from the shore using, this airport as the place to land is one of the finest choices.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Jose to Hawaii

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to Hawaii. 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 Jose to Hawaii? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4334 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

2.0 MediocreJames, Apr 2026
LAX - MCO
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Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Boarding was easy and quick. Staff was very friendly. Service of snacks and drinks by staff was outstanding.

No complimentary snacks or food. Had to buy drinks and food.

Our flight when we finally got rerouted to a different destination than we were going was fine. But 2 days was taken out of our vacation because our flit was cancelled. We understand mechanical problems and of course don’t want to be on a plane that has mechanical problems.Wish there had been another solution.

in-flight wifi was not working well. also the cabin temperature was a bit hot.

The bathroom trash container under the sink fell out and was like that long before my flight. The plane smelled of canned fish and floor was Deteriorating

I behave had better flights this one was old and poor

I wasn’t able to check in prior to arriving at the airport, I was told by the agent I may not get a seat on the plane as others were waiting for seats, I sat there for 2 hours before being assigned a seat, very stressful. The plane was delayed. Overall not a great travel experience for a 44 minute flight.

See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

Larger seats and more room would elevate the experience. Otherwise, it was good!

I didn’t order food so can’t really say how it was. Overall, it was a great experience.

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Fabulous if you have a portable wheelchair. They can store it in the galley and you can just walk out with it. Really nice and the flat seats are just incredible, very nice. iPads for movies, also pretty nice,

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.

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.

3 hour wait on customer service after flight was cancelled. Was bumped to a flight where I wouldnt have gotten to my destination for another 2 days. Had to fully refund flight and book a new one the following morning. Paid twice the amount for the flight than I had originally booked. Very disappointed I was not offered any sort of discount or points for all of the frustration, in fact the airline profited twice as much off of me by cancelling my flight and and changing my entire 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.

Everything was great except having to check in at Alaska. That was a surprise and took extra time and effort. Should have been explained somewhere maybe on the HA electronic ticket.

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.

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