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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
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.
1Search
HNL Los Angeles (LAX) SJO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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HNL San Francisco (SFO) SJO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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HNL Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
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.





