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Flights from Honolulu to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Honolulu to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 13h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 07m
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Honolulu to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey13h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Honolulu to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
HNL Los Angeles (LAX) SJO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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HNL San Francisco (SFO) SJO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 26m
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3
HNL Dallas (DFW) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 41m
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HNL Denver (DEN) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 08m
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HNL Houston (IAH) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 28m
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HNL Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 29m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,938 km4,929 miles
Journey time
13h 07mestimate
Time difference
+4hSan Jose vs Honolulu
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
HNL → SJO

Flights from Honolulu to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Honolulu to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Honolulu to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,938 km.
Where do you change planes between Honolulu and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Dallas (DFW) and Denver (DEN). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Honolulu and San Jose?
Honolulu: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Honolulu and San Jose?
San Jose is 4 hours ahead of Honolulu.

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