San FranciscotoHonoluluFlight Time
SFO–HNL · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Honolulu (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) is about 5h 32m, covering 2,396 miles. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly the route nonstop with 9-10/day departures, from 07:05 to 19:55 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 | 9-10/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Honolulu
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate 9-10/day flights from SFO to HNL. Departures leave from Terminals 3 and 1 at SFO.
- First departure
- 07:05
- Last departure
- 19:55
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 13
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7-8/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 777 · Terminal 3 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
HNL to SFO flights — 8-9/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SFO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 65 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 San Francisco to Honolulu?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) is about 5h 32m, based on the 2,396-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Honolulu?
San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) is about 2,396 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Honolulu?
Yes. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL), with 9-10/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Honolulu?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Honolulu?
The SFO–HNL route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 777.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Honolulu
- OGG - KahuluiKahului Airport · 100 mi from HNLFlights to OGG