HonolulutoSan FranciscoFlight Time
HNL–SFO · Nonstop
Honolulu (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 5h 32m, covering 2,396 miles. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly the route nonstop with 8-9/day departures, from 07:10 to 23:46 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 32m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,396 mi | Nonstop | 8-9/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Honolulu to San Francisco
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate 8-9/day flights from HNL to SFO. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 1 at HNL.
- First departure
- 07:10
- Last departure
- 23:46
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 777 · Terminal 2 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to HNL flights — 9-10/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for HNL, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 62 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 5h 32m, based on the 2,396-mile flying distance.
How far is Honolulu from San Francisco?
Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 2,396 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?
Yes. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Honolulu to San Francisco?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Honolulu to San Francisco?
The HNL–SFO route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 777.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Honolulu
- OGG - KahuluiKahului Airport · 100 mi from HNLFlights from OGG
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF