San Jose to Honolulu, Oahu (SJC–HNL) — 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  
HA891
HA Hawaiian
A21N
7:00 AM
PDT TB
9:50 AM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA7440
HA Hawaiian
7M9
8:15 AM
PDT TB
11:05 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
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

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San Jose to Honolulu, Oahu
4 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 2,415 mi 5h 45m nonstop -3h behind 31 1-stop hubs

SJC–HNL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,415 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 31 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
HA Hawaiian Airlines 12 7M9, A21N 5h50 0%
AS Alaska Airlines 7 7M9 5h50 0% Oneworld
FJ Fiji Airways 7 7M9 5h50 0% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 7 B38M 5h45 0%
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, FJ, HA
A21NHA
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, SJC to HNL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
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 SJC to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
901
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
SJC → HNL
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
HNL → SJC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → HNL delays →

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 4 7 9
Weekly flights 33 14 113
Flight time 5h 45m 5h 28m 5h 15m
Departure OTP 0%
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 45m 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 45m to 5h 50m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights33 out / 33 return
1-stop connections31 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 45m to 5h 50m. 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 SJC to HNL. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, BUR, FAT, YYC, ANC, SDF, OGG, PBI, LIH, MIA, IAD, EWR, SAN, HND, KOA, ONT, LAX, SEA, NRT, LAS, LGB, YVR, SLC, PHX, PDX, ATL, SYD, 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 Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 33 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 45 minutes to 5 hours 50 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

31 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).