Hilo to San Francisco (ITO–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ITO–SFO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,317 miles in approximately 5h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 1 | – | 5h18 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Hilo
| Metric | ITO→SFO | KOA→SFO | OGG→SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ITO | – | 65 mi | 121 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 75 | 89 |
| Flight time | 5h 18m | 5h | 5h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ITO: HST · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Hilo, it's 9:00 PM in San Francisco.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
ITO–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ITO to SFO
Hilo International Airport (ITO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from Hawaiian Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ITO to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ITO to SFO ranges from 5 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,317 miles (3,728 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via OGG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kailua-Kona (KOA) and Kahului (OGG).