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Yes, you can. Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu usually take about 5.5 hours; they are also quite popular, which means the connection between these two cities is served by a number of airlines including United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines.

If you are flying from San Francisco International Airport you can simply take advantage of the city’s rich transportation network. Indeed, downtown San Fran is connected to the airport by a number of bus lines and Amtrak connections running between the two places multiple times a day.

Yes, there are. If your flight from San Francisco to Honolulu is delayed and you need to spend the night at the airport, head to FreshenUp. Located inside the International Terminal, the facility offers a small number of en-suite rooms equipped with basic amenities such as a bed, free Wi-Fi, a desk, and a mirror. Alternatively, there are a number of hotels located just minutes from the airport like the Aloft San Francisco Airport Hotel or the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel.

San Francisco International Airport is simply full of things to do, so if your flight has been delayed, you needn’t worry. Go to the Yoga Room to stretch between flights or to the Reflection Room for a moment of self-reflection and meditation. Hit the spa or the shops for some “me time” of pampering and retail therapy or enjoy some of the works by local artists that are displayed throughout the airport.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Honolulu flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Honolulu. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Honolulu (HNL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Honolulu:

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 384 € return via Kona Intl (KOA), compared with 428 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 34 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Honolulu most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Kona Intl (KOA) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Lihue (LIH) – 7% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the San Francisco to Honolulu route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 406 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 464 €, a difference of 58 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Honolulu route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 8 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Honolulu flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Honolulu are Waikiki Beach, Kahala, and Hawaii Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Honolulu on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Honolulu:

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 and lands at 12:54
• Latest: departs at 19:56 and lands at 1:35.

The flight takes about 5h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 19% above the route average of 422 €. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Honolulu takes 5h 39m, covering 6.202 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Honolulu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 154 €, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Francisco to Honolulu flights are:

• United Airlines: 88% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 83% on time
• Hawaiian Airlines: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Lihue (LIH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 16m, compared to 9h 27m via Kona Intl (KOA) and 9h 36m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

Honolulu is 3 hours behind San Francisco (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Honolulu Airport (HNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 15 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Lucky Owl Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt

Return flights from San Francisco to Honolulu range from 333 € to 522 €, with an average of 422 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 333 € counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Honolulu flights:

• • Alaska Airlines
• • JetBlue