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Flight deals from San Jose to Honolulu International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose to Honolulu International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £167. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Honolulu.£167 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Honolulu International.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Honolulu.£184 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Honolulu International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Wed, 27 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £184, select.
Honolulu.£187 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Honolulu International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £187, select.
Honolulu.£187 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Honolulu International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £187, select.
Honolulu.£187 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Honolulu International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £187, select.
Honolulu.£188 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb, returning Thu, 26 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Honolulu International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £188, select.
Honolulu.£190 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Honolulu International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £190, select.
Honolulu.£202 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Honolulu International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Honolulu International on Fri, 8 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £202, select.
Honolulu.£217 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Honolulu International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Honolulu International on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £217, select.
Honolulu.£229 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Honolulu International.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Honolulu International on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £229, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Honolulu International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose to Honolulu International flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from £188
Mar
from £167
Apr
from £187
May
from £184
Jun
from £328
Jul
from £326
Aug
from £322
Sep
from £317
Oct
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Nov
from £321
Dec
from £375
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Direct flights from San Jose to Honolulu International

San Jose to Honolulu International: Alternative routes

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

Honolulu International

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San Jose to Honolulu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£167
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time5 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week132

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose to Honolulu International is £167. 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 42 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose to Honolulu International.
Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Qantas fly direct from San Jose to Honolulu International.
As of February 2026, there are 44 flights per week flying from San Jose to Honolulu International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Honolulu International is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Honolulu International Airport on Monday, 2 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 42 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.

Travelling from San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): What you need to know

  • Kick off your travels at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), the main airport in San Jose. Search for flights from San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) that leave from this base.

  • Take off on a direct San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 35 minutes.

  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is located in Honolulu. The city operates on the UTC-10 timezone and is three hours behind San Jose.

  • The busiest route is from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), with 12 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from SJC to HNL is the 7am Hawaiian Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 6:21pm with Alaska Airlines.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from San Jose to HNL.

  • During high season, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) take off from this terminal.

  • You'll have your choice of carriers operating direct flights from San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport leaving from SJC. Head off on your trip with any of these:

  • Alaska Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from SJC to HNL.

  • Southwest Airlines takes the lead in punctuality. An exceptional 89.16% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.

  • The journey from central San Jose to SJC takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kms (4 miles) in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:

  • 84.69% of flights departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from SJC.

  • You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

About Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HNL instead:

  • Grab a Daniel K. Inouye International Airport rental car and discover Honolulu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.

  • HNL is located at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.

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

  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is about 4 miles from central Honolulu. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours.

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is £88. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £167. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap flights from San Jose to HNL, book your plane ticket eight months before your departure date.

  • The best month for scoring cheap San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from San Jose to HNL.

  • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Plan your visit to Honolulu in May if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • The warmest month in Honolulu is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your San Jose to HNL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • February has temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from San Jose to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Honolulu

Explore more of the United States

  • Honolulu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kms (100 miles) east of Honolulu, a visit to Kahului will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like West Maui Circle Drive, Palaau State Park and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.

  • Around 161 kms (100 miles) east of Honolulu, Kīhei is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Kihei Regional Park, MCC Four Winds and Maui Magic Snorkel Tour Boats and Ma‘alaea Bay.

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