Honolulu, Oahu to San Jose (HNL–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,415 mi airlines 33/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN3091
WN Southwest
B38M
8:15 AM
HST T2
4:15 PM
PDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN936
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 AM
HST T2
4:25 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS435
AS Alaska
7M9
12:10 PM
HST T2
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5834
FJ Fiji
7M9
12:10 PM
HST T2
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA892
HA Hawaiian
321
2:02 PM
HST T1
10:15 PM
PDT
5h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA891
HA Hawaiian
A21N
7:00 AM
PDT TB
9:50 AM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS8043
AS Alaska
A21N
7:00 AM
PDT TB
10:50 AM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5835
FJ Fiji
7M9
8:15 AM
PDT TB
11:05 AM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS434
AS Alaska
7M9
8:15 AM
PDT TB
11:05 AM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4440
WN Southwest
B38M
2:55 PM
PDT TB
5:40 PM
HST
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Honolulu, Oahu to San Jose
4 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 2,415 mi 5h nonstop +3h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

HNL–SJC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,415 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, B38M 5h-5h10 75%
AS Alaska Airlines 7 7M9 5h15 75% Oneworld
FJ Fiji Airways 7 7M9 5h15 75% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 5 321 5h13 75%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – HA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, FJ
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (19 flights/wk, 58%)
Oneworld: AS + FJ (14 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HNL to SJC direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
885
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HNL → SJC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
82%
Return
SJC → HNL
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → SJC delays →

Other ways to reach San Jose from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric HNL→SJC OGG→SJC LIH→SJC
Distance from HNL 101 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4 1
Weekly flights 33 10 4
Flight time 5h 4h 38m 5h 14m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
San Jose is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 9:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
2,415 mi / 3,886 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m to 5h 15m.

HNL–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,415 mi / 3,886 km
Flight time5h to 5h 15m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights33 out / 33 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 5h to 5h 15m. The route covers 2,415 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from HNL to SJC. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APC, BUR, VNY, SFO, GEG, SUN, YVR, SAF, PAE, IAH, YYZ, KOA, SRQ, RSW, TEB, IAD, DEN, JFK, SLC, SEA, PHX, SAN, ONT, PDX, LAS, LAX, OGG, LIH, DFW, ORD, LGB, MSP, ATL, HND and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from SJC to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG, LIH and KOA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HNL to SJC

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HNL to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to SJC ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,415 miles (3,886 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via APC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG), Lihue, Kauai (LIH) and Kailua-Kona (KOA).