Question 1

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu typically takes around 4 hours 50 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 10 hours 15 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, averaging around 5 flights per day, operated by, among others, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. If you want to fly without a layover, it is worth filtering specifically for nonstop flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from San Francisco to Honolulu are operated by, among others, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Delta (via Salt Lake City) and Alaska Airlines (via Los Angeles). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Honolulu operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

On the route from San Francisco to Honolulu, there are on average around 5 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

From San Francisco to Honolulu, there are around 35 flights per week. This means you usually have connections available on several days and at various times. Beyond the price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline, and any potential additional fees.

Question 7

When does the first flight from San Francisco to Honolulu depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu usually departs at 7:15 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Honolulu.

Question 8

When does the last flight from San Francisco to Honolulu depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu usually departs at 7:55 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

For flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, offers from Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline works for you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.

Question 10

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu are most frequently searched for travel in April, September and November. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more options or cheaper connections.

Question 11

Which departure days are most popular for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

For flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, departures on Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or better-priced offers.

Question 12

Which airports near San Francisco are frequently used for flights to Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

In addition to San Francisco airport, users also frequently search for flights from Sacramento to Honolulu. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Also check how accessible each airport is for you.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS1499, AS1888 13h 33min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0804, AS1501 09h 05min	Alaska Airlines	?	$276
Best option San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 10/05/26 direct AS0811 05h 42min	Return 10/19/26 direct AS0812 05h 12min	Alaska Airlines		$363
San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS1407, AS1888 08h 19min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0804, AS1501 09h 05min	Alaska Airlines		$289
San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0200, AS1888 15h 50min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0804, AS1501 09h 05min	Alaska Airlines		$292
San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 10/05/26 direct AS0833 05h 30min	Return 10/19/26 1 Stopover (LIH) AS1093, AS0788 07h 11min	Alaska Airlines	?	$294
San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS1407, AS1888 08h 19min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0804, AS0519 10h 25min	Alaska Airlines		$297
San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 08/20/26 direct AS0811 05h 42min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0804, AS0726 18h 48min	Alaska Airlines		$304
San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 10/05/26 direct AS0833 05h 30min	Return 10/19/26 1 Stopover (LIH) AS1053, AS0788 10h 56min	Alaska Airlines		$311
San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 08/20/26 direct AS0811 05h 42min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0804, AS0726 18h 48min	Alaska Airlines		$316
San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (LAX) DL2725, DL0443 09h 44min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (LAX) DL0658, DL2725 13h 01min	Delta Air Lines	?	$334

Roundtrip from	$275.10
Flight duration	min. 05:33 / max. 06:00
Return flight duration	min. 04:54/ max. 05:15
Distance	3861 km
Flights per week	48
Departure airport	Airport San Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
Arrival airport	Airport Honolulu International Airport, HI (HNL)
Destination country	Flights to United States
Departure airport - Destination country	San Francisco International Airport, CA - United States

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