$129 Cheap Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $129 for one-way flights and $278 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$278 Roundtrip, just found
$278
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Tue, Mar 10, priced at $278 just found
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$278 Roundtrip, just found
$278
Roundtrip
just found
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Tue, Mar 10, priced at $278 just found
Alaska Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 4
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$280 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$280
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 27 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $280 found 23 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$282 Roundtrip, just found
$282
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Tue, Mar 10, priced at $282 just found
Hawaiian Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 9
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$290 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$290
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 1 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Mon, Feb 9, priced at $290 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 9
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$292 Roundtrip, just found
$292
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $292 just found
American Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$297 Roundtrip, just found
$297
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Tue, Mar 10, priced at $297 just found
Delta
Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 28
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$297 Roundtrip, just found
$297
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $297 just found
Delta
Wed, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 12
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$300 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$300
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Jan 7 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $300 found 3 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Sun, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 13
SJC
San Jose
HNL
Oahu
$317 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 7 from San Jose to Oahu, returning Sat, Sep 13, priced at $317 found 11 hours ago
Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL)
Origin airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$277
Distance
2413 mi

San Jose to Honolulu Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Jose to Honolulu

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Jose to Honolulu are during the month of February. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Jose to Honolulu with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from San Jose to Honolulu

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Jose to Honolulu: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Jose to Honolulu

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Jose to Honolulu in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $129 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Jose to Honolulu flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) cost?
Cheap return fares from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) start at $393. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines flight leaving SJC on May 4 2025 and touching down at HNL. The price was last updated on April 24 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SJC to HNL?
The cheapest flights from SJC to HNL are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Choose from 3 airlines that fly direct from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL). These include:

  • Alaska Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from SJC to HNL?
At the moment, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from SJC to HNL is Southwest Airlines. You can book a seat on this route from $129. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SJC on May 26 2025. Prices were last updated on April 24 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
When flying out of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), you can take your pick from an average of 3 daily nonstop flights to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Flights between SJC and HNL are busiest at 7 AM. For a more relaxed experience and possibly cheaper tickets, choose a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJC to HNL?
If you fly on a Friday, you’ll get the biggest range of choices for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL).
What is the earliest flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)’s first flight to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) is at approximately 7:05AM UTC-8. With a travel time of 5h 40m, you’ll touch down at around 10:45AM UTC-10.
How long does it take to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Flights from SJC to HNL have an average travel time of 5 hours and 53 minutes. The total distance between the two is 2,400 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SJC to HNL?
With 96% of journeys generally arriving on schedule, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL). To monitor your flight status and get notifications if anything changes, use the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Book a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Honolulu from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
If you’re boarding a direct flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Honolulu, Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from SJC to HNL are generally more expensive. For the lowest rates, start looking for flights ahead of time. That said, if you’re flexible with your travel dates, you may land a cheap ticket just before your departure.
Is it cheaper to book a SJC to HNL flight and hotel package?
Booking a SJC to HNL flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip all in one place. Choose from our impressive range of accommodations and then add flights, car rentals and activities to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
You can usually cancel or reschedule your SJC to HNL flight. However, if the booking was made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline’s policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You’ll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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