Cheap Flights from San Jose International (SJC) to Honolulu International (HNL)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose International to Honolulu International flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from San Jose International to Honolulu International

San Jose International to Honolulu International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Jose International to Honolulu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Honolulu International.

San Jose to Honolulu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$120
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time5 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week32

Finding cheap flights from San Jose International to Honolulu International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Jose International to Honolulu International is $248. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose International to Honolulu International.
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly direct from San Jose International to Honolulu International.
There are 32 flights per week flying from San Jose International to Honolulu International, as of March 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to Honolulu International is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose International Airport to Honolulu International Airport on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Honolulu International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Honolulu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Honolulu International.

Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): what you need to know

  • 5 hours 38 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Honolulu is 3 hours behind San Jose and is in the UTC-10 timezone.

  • Each week, there are 23 flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The earliest departure from SJC to HNL is at 07:00 and the latest is at 16:35.

  • Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the top stopovers between SJC and HNL:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Kahului Airport

    • San Diego International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is $120. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $248. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from SJC to HNL, reserve your trip 5 months before the departure date.

  • Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • Finding a cheap ticket from SJC to HNL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Located around 4 miles from central San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport can be reached in about 12 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 44 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SJC:

Arriving at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

  • If you have a late flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near HNL:

Getting from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu

  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is approximately 13 miles from central Honolulu. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.

  • It takes around 2 hours and 58 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Honolulu based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Honolulu is September, with the temperature ranging between 75ºF and 81ºF. Book your flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • February has average temperatures of between 68ºF and 75ºF. Search for cheap tickets from SJC to HNL around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.

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