Cheap flights from San Francisco to Honolulu from $258 SFO → HNL
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The cheapest return found recently is $329 with Alaska Airlines, 13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $258 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $258, Alaska Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $329, 13 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $357 to $503
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $329 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 5 h 49 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $357 to $503.
Cheapest return found recently
$329
13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 · Alaska Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Leaves 6:19 a.m. · Return leaves 9:40 p.m. · 19 h 51 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) · overnight connection
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$381
13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 · Alaska Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Leaves 7:00 a.m. · Return leaves 1:45 p.m. · 10 h 53 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from San Francisco to Honolulu
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$329 13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $206 to $340.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates from 17 Nov to 31 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
203 fares on 21 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov – 27 Nov | $807 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 4 Dec | $529 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 30 Nov | $574 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 1 Dec | $457 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 30 Nov | $493 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $357 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 16 Dec | $348 | United Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $502 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 22 Dec | $384 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 18 Dec | $348 | United Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 16 Dec | $482 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 30 Dec | $519 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $369 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 | $451 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 | $345 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $329 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $446 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $345 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 | $503 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 May 2027 – 25 May 2027 | $483 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 May 2027 – 7 Jun 2027 | $507 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $329.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $211 to $292.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$258
15 Mar 2027 · Alaska Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Leaves 8:00 a.m. · 5 h 49 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$258
15 Mar 2027 · Alaska Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Leaves 8:00 a.m. · 5 h 49 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from San Francisco to Honolulu
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$258 15 Mar 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$166 11 Jan 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $118 to $263.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates from 17 Dec to 7 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
64 fares on 11 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec | $260 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $172 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Jan 2027 | $172 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $166 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Mar 2027 | $258 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 May 2027 | $299 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Aug 2027 | $352 | American Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Aug 2027 | $301 | American Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Aug 2027 | $250 | American Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Aug 2027 | $285 | American Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Sept 2027 | $260 | American Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $166.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Francisco to Honolulu
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 15 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Francisco to Honolulu?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $392 | $274 | +27% | 29 |
| 7–13 days | $454 | $284 | +47% | 36 |
| 14–29 days | $310 | $231 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $322 | $241 | +4% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $450 | $206 | +45% | 48 |
| 90–179 days | $464 | $373 | +50% | 47 |
| 180+ days | $509 | $471 | +64% | 45 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $128 | $118 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $235 | $124 | +84% | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $166 | $122 | +30% | 17 |
| 30–59 days | $163 | $145 | +27% | 34 |
| 60–89 days | $165 | $160 | +29% | 38 |
| 90–179 days | $214 | $163 | +67% | 42 |
| 180+ days | $262 | $250 | +104% | 20 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Oakland → Honolulu
13 km from San Francisco
$339
$10 more than flying from San Francisco
13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 · OAK → HNL · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
San Jose → Honolulu
67 km from San Francisco
$354
$25 more than flying from San Francisco
13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 · SJC → HNL · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Sacramento → Honolulu
121 km from San Francisco
$529
$200 more than flying from San Francisco
19 May 2027 – 26 May 2027 · SMF → HNL · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Oakland → Honolulu
13 km from San Francisco
$178
$80 less than flying from San Francisco
18 Jan 2027 · OAK → HNL · nonstop
found 2 days ago
San Jose → Honolulu
67 km from San Francisco
$178
$80 less than flying from San Francisco
18 Jan 2027 · SJC → HNL · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?
The cheapest return found recently is $329 with Alaska Airlines, 13 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $357 to $503.
How much is a one-way flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $258 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $166 with Alaska Airlines, 11 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $211 to $292.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $329, 13 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found yesterday. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $166, 11 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $381 with Alaska Airlines, 13 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $258 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 15 Mar 2027, takes 5 h 49 min from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?
Between 17 Nov and 31 May 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 19 of the 21 departure dates we hold, and United Airlines on 2. Between 17 Dec and 7 Sept 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 6 of the 11 departure dates we hold, and American Airlines on 5.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work