San Francisco to Honolulu, Oahu (SFO–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–HNL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, TWY and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,397 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, AZ, EK, LX | 49 | 772, 77W, 7M9 | 4h58-5h57 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, AZ, EK, LX | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | 4h45 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| HTT HTT | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→HNL | OAK→HNL | SJC→HNL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 13 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 141 | 14 | 36 |
| Flight time | 4h 45m | 5h 25m | 5h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · HNL: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 3:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–HNL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to HNL
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, HTT, TWY and United Airlines. With 141 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to HNL ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,397 miles (3,857 km). There are approximately 141 weekly flights outbound and 166 return, totaling 307 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MCC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).