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

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2,415 mi airlines 36/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 26m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FJ5835cs
FJ Fiji
32B
8:05 AM
PDT TB
10:40 AM
HST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS891+1
AS Alaska
A21N
8:05 AM
PDT TB
10:40 AM
HST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6256+1
KE Korean
739
8:15 AM
PDT TB
11:05 AM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS339
AS Alaska
7M8
8:48 AM
PDT TB
11:19 AM
HST
5h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS827
AS Alaska
32B
8:48 AM
PDT TB
11:19 AM
HST
5h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4238
WN Southwest
7M8
3:10 PM
PDT TB
5:40 PM
HST
5h 30m
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
AS892+1
AS Alaska
32B
10:59 AM
HST T1
7:18 PM
PDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS400
AS Alaska
7M8
10:59 AM
HST T2
7:21 PM
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5834cs
FJ Fiji
32B
10:59 AM
HST T1
7:18 PM
PDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA892+3
HA Hawaiian
A21N
11:38 AM
HST
7:33 PM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6255+1
KE Korean
739
12:10 PM
HST T2
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Jose to Honolulu, Oahu
1 carrier, 36 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 2,415 mi 5h 30m nonstop -3h behind 50 1-stop hubs

SJC–HNL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,415 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8 5h30 84%
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AS, FJ
739 Boeing 737-900 – KE
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS, WN
A21N Airbus A321neo – AS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJC to HNL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
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
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,004
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.

Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Metric SJC→HNL OAK→HNL SFO→HNL
Distance from SJC 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 15
Weekly flights 36 14 142
Flight time 5h 30m 5h 25m 4h 45m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 3:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
2,415 mi / 3,886 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m to 5h 50m.

SJC–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance2,415 mi / 3,886 km
Flight time5h 30m to 5h 50m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights36 out / 37 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 5h 30m to 5h 50m. The route covers 2,415 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from SJC to HNL. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, LNY, NUQ, SFO, PSP, FAT, PAE, BOI, YYJ, TUS, YYC, SJD, GDL, ANC, SBD, SDF, OGG, KOA, PHL, YYZ, MIA, IAD, HPN, PBI, EWR, LIH, DTW, ATL, SEA, ONT, HND, KIX, LAX, LAS, BUR, SAN, NRT, LGB, OOL, YVR, SLC, PDX, PHX, IAH, SYD, HKG, DEN, DFW, ORD and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 3 hours behind San Jose.
Yes, return flights from HNL to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SMF. 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 SJC to HNL

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJC to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to HNL ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,415 miles (3,886 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).