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Flights from Honolulu, Oahu to San Francisco

Nonstop flights from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 5h 19m (3,857 km). Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $144 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Honolulu, Oahu to San Francisco

Carriers on HNL–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Alaska Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Honolulu, Oahu to San Francisco fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $88 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$32822 Oct 2026 · United Airlines—
Nov 2026$886 Nov 2026 · Alaska Airlines—
Jan 2027$16126 Jan 2027 · Alaska Airlines—
Mar 2027$1642 Mar 2027 · United Airlines—
Jun 2027$2593 Jun 2027 · United Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $88 in November 2026, against $161 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Honolulu, Oahu to San Francisco, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Honolulu, Oahu to San Francisco flights

How long is the flight from Honolulu, Oahu to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 5h 19m, covering 3,857 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Honolulu, Oahu from San Francisco by air?
The great-circle distance between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and San Francisco International Airport is 3,857 km (2,397 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Honolulu, Oahu to San Francisco?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the HNL–SFO route include Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Honolulu, Oahu to San Francisco cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on HNL–SFO was $144 USD with Alaska Airlines (nonstop), departing 21 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu, Oahu to San Francisco?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $88 one-way, against $328 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Honolulu, Oahu to San Francisco?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Francisco visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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