San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) flights
Nonstop from San Francisco International to Daniel K. Inouye International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
3,857km
2,397 mi, great circle
Flying time
5h 16m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
9.3
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying SFO to HNL
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?
About 5h 16m gate to gate for the 3,857 km (2,397 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to HNL?
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with about 9.3 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).