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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$375
Typical prices: $407-$587
Delta
Sun 10/18Sun 10/25
SJC - HNL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$378
Typical prices: $399-$608
Southwest
Sun 10/25Wed 10/28
SJC - HNL • Non-stop
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Hawaiian adds complimentary meals; Southwest stands out with flexible cancellation.
Alaska offers free texting and a 20-minute baggage guarantee for faster arrivals.
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Cheapest • Avg $339 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Honolulu (SJC-HNL)

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

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25
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9:58 am - 4:41 pmSJC  San Jose-HNL Honolulu
9h 43m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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9:34 pm - 10:41 amHNL  Honolulu-SJC San Jose
10h 07m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$375Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
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11:32 am - 7:28 pmSJC  San Jose-HNL Honolulu
10h 56m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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10:39 pm - 8:10 pmHNL  Honolulu-SJC San Jose
18h 31m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$375Delta
Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 18
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6:00 am - 3:46 pmSJC  San Jose-HNL Honolulu
11h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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10:40 pm - 12:09 pmHNL  Honolulu-SJC San Jose
11h 29m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$375American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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7:00 am - 9:35 amSJC  San Jose-HNL Honolulu
5h 35mnonstop
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10:19 am - 8:06 pmHNL  Honolulu-SJC San Jose
6h 47m1 stop Kahului
$376Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:40 pm - 9:15 pmSJC  San Jose-HNL Honolulu
5h 35mnonstop
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9:55 pm - 12:40 pmHNL  Honolulu-SJC San Jose
11h 45m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$377Southwest
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:40 pm - 9:15 pmSJC  San Jose-HNL Honolulu
5h 35mnonstop
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9:30 pm - 11:05 amHNL  Honolulu-SJC San Jose
10h 35m2 stops Oakland Los Angeles Los Angeles
$377Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
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10:00 am - 7:26 pmSJC  San Jose-HNL Honolulu
12h 26m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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10:15 pm - 9:23 amHNL  Honolulu-SJC San Jose
8h 08m1 stop San Diego
$454Alaska Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 18
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1:26 pm - 10:55 pmSJC  San Jose-HNL Honolulu
11h 29m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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11:09 pm - 11:11 amHNL  Honolulu-SJC San Jose
10h 02m1 stop San Diego
$457Alaska Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
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4:10 pm - 3:59 pmSJC  San Jose-HNL Honolulu
26h 49m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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10:50 pm - 9:08 pmHNL  Honolulu-SJC San Jose
20h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl
$852United Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
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8:45 am - 9:56 pmSJC  San Jose-HNL Honolulu
16h 11m3 stops Denver Intl Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty San Francisco
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10:05 pm - 5:32 pmHNL  Honolulu-SJC San Jose
16h 27m3 stops San Francisco Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Denver Intl
$927United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Honolulu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose 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 Jose, California 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 Jose, California to Honolulu departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Honolulu from San Jose, California usually cost between $456 and $717 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $375 on Delta (Sep 25-Sep 30).

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

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

When flying from San Jose to Honolulu, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays 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.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Honolulu is February, where tickets cost $342 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $608 and $585 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $550, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Honolulu, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Jose to Honolulu

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Hawaiian Airlines

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on HNL

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SJC

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Good to know

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$136
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Jose to Honolulu: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Jose to Honolulu 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2025
Get there early, you may have to walk to a different terminal
William DrewFlew with Southwest-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 for booking flights from San Jose to Honolulu

  • How can I fly from San Jose to Honolulu?

    Hawaiian Airlines, Alaskan Airlines, and Southwest are among the carriers that operate non-stop flights from SJC to HNL. Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest also operate one-stop flights on this route. They stop in places such as San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Kauai (LIH), and Maui (OGG).

  • Does SJC have a designated play area for kids?

    Yes. SJC has the Zoom Zone, which was conceived and constructed by the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. This interactive play area has creatures and objects that fly and endeavors to teach kids about flight, air, wind, and wings as they have fun. The Zoom Zone is between Gates 24 and 25 in terminal B.

  • Does SJC have a USO?

    No, but SJC does provide a Military Lounge that is not associated with the USO. This lounge is available to active duty US military service members on traveling orders. The lounge is open from 6 am to 10 pm and is accessed on a pre-arranged basis. The lounge can be found between terminals A and B, just beyond the US and California flags. Amenities include snacks, beverages, comfortable areas to sit down, tables with chairs, charging stations, Wi-Fi, large screen television, and books.

  • How do I get from HNL into downtown Honolulu?

    From the HNL Upper Level, you can get the Line 20 bus. This will take you to the intersection of South King Street and Punchbowl Street in Honolulu, and the journey should take approximately 30min. Taking a Jayride Shuttle from HNL should take approximately 8min.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Honolulu was $136 for a one-way ticket and $375 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Jose to Honolulu?

    San Jose airport is called San Jose and the only airport in Honolulu is Honolulu.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Jose to Honolulu?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Jose to Honolulu flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to Honolulu flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Jose to Honolulu?

    There are nonstop flights from San Jose to Honolulu on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Honolulu are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $568 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $501 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Jose to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $228 or less one-way and $391 or less round-trip.
  • The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, or the Honolulu International Airport (HNL), is the main airport on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and serves as a hub for Hawaiian Airlines.
  • San Jose International Airport (SJC) not only has a therapy animals program, but they were the very first airport to have one. Today, the program has over 10 dogs and a few cats. These animals and their handlers roam the airport hoping to bring comfort to passengers who might feel stressed, anxious, sad, or confused. Passengers are very much encouraged to pet and cuddle these animals.
  • SJC offers its travelers an interfaith Meditation Room for quiet reflection and sanctuary. In Terminal B across from Gate 18, this room has no particular religious affiliation, so it welcomes all and excludes no one.
  • If you are looking for something to do while waiting for your flight, you might like to read a free e-book, courtesy of SJC. SJC gives passengers free access to an e-library. Travelers can download as many as four e-books for free and keep them for up to 21 days.
  • For about $50 a day, with a discount if you are an AAA member, SJC provides access to The Club SJC. These private lounges offer travelers an upscale place to wait for their flight that provides comfortable seating, charging stations, workstations, a private meeting room, flight information displays, flat screen TV, magazines and newspapers, and free snacks and beverages, including wine and liquor. There are two such clubs, one at Gate 8 and one between Terminals A and B at Gate 15, The Club SJC at Gate 15 features shower facilities with free shampoo, conditioner, soap, and towels.

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Direct departures

San Jose to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Honolulu to San Jose

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Other airlines flying from San Jose to Honolulu

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