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Flights from San Jose to Honolulu

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Honolulu. 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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San Jose to Honolulu at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Honolulu

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

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SJO Los Angeles (LAX) HNL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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SJO San Francisco (SFO) HNL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 26m
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SJO Dallas (DFW) HNL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~13h 41m
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SJO Denver (DEN) HNL
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 08m
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SJO Houston (IAH) HNL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 28m
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SJO Chicago (ORD) HNL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, 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
-4hHonolulu vs San Jose
Currency in Honolulu
USD
Airports
SJO → HNL

Flights from San Jose to Honolulu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Honolulu?
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 San Jose to Honolulu?
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 San Jose and Honolulu?
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 San Jose and Honolulu?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Honolulu: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Honolulu?
Honolulu is 4 hours behind San Jose.

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