Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Honolulu International Airport.
Honolulu is two hours behind San Francisco and observes the UTC-10 timezone.
Flights from SFO to HNL start at 07:00 — the first with Hawaiian Airlines. The last departure is at 20:00 with Hawaiian Airlines. In total, you can choose from 47 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Honolulu International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SFO to HNL flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Honolulu International Airport, so getting to Honolulu (and then seeing more of the United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with United on this route.
With an impressive 93.44% of services arriving as scheduled, United is the most punctual carrier for SFO to HNL flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Honolulu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and HNL include:
Maui Kahului Airport
Kona Airport
Lihue Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Honolulu International Airport flight is Rs38,585. A return fare is currently Rs72,634. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from SFO to HNL by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Honolulu International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Honolulu International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Honolulu International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
If you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Honolulu International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near HNL:
Pick up a Honolulu International Airport rental car and explore Honolulu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Honolulu International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Honolulu International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Honolulu. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Honolulu International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Honolulu in March.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Honolulu International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Honolulu, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to HNL in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC and 25ºC on average.
