Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 35 minutes.
Honolulu is three hours behind San Francisco and observes the UTC-10 timezone.
Flights from SFO to HNL start from 07:00 — the earliest with Hawaiian Airlines. The last departure is at 19:20 with United Airlines. Overall, there are 60 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SFO to HNL flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Honolulu holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of United States:
Alaska Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SFO to HNL flights. An impressive 82.03% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and HNL:
Kahului Airport
Kona International Airport at Keahole
Lihue Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Rs38,816 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs77,635. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from SFO to HNL, book your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to HNL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Reserve a hotel near HNL if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Daniel K. Inouye International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and chase adventure across Honolulu and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
The address for HNL is 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to central Honolulu has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 3 hours if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Honolulu. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Honolulu is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to HNL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Pearl City is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Honolulu. Around 16 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.
Hilo is another favourite destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres south-east of Honolulu. No trip is complete without a visit to Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens and Pacific Tsunami Museum.
