Flights AC3518 06:03 daily · AC3517 15:13 daily · AC3526 varies daily
Direct flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO): 98 nonstop departures observed each week across 15 airlines. 100% of the last 9 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 21 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 9 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 3,857 km, an estimated 5 hours 27 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Honolulu and San Francisco. Updated 15 September 2026 at 16:18 UTC.
of the last 9 operated HNL → SFO flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −21 min. 0 of 9 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysFlights CA7232 06:03 daily · CA7233 21:19 daily
Flights NZ9153 06:03 daily · NZ9150 15:13 daily · NZ9152 varies daily
Flights AV2254 21:19 daily
Flights CM2363 15:13 We Th Su · CM2362 varies daily
Flights FJ5807 20:23 daily
Flights HA907 07:42 Mo Tu Th Fr Sa Su · HA812 20:23 daily
Flights IB7292 07:42 Su
Flights LH9387 06:03 daily · LH9177 15:13 daily
Flights QF3740 07:42 Mo Tu Fr Sa Su · QF3661 20:23 daily
Flights QR2067 07:42 Mo Tu Sa · QR2024 20:23 We Fr Su · QR8812 20:23 Mo Su
Flights LX3239 15:13 daily
Flights TK8889 15:13 daily
Flights UA373 07:00 daily · UA1947 varies daily · UA1346 22:05 daily
History
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at SFO: 52% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +21 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Honolulu to San Francisco route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop HNL to SFO flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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Pro Flight Search — Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) route reliability, measured from operated flights on official airport boards.
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HNL to SFO questions
Is HNL–SFO running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at HNL is the weaker end, route health score 91/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on HNL–SFO?
Operators schedule morning departures around 07:00 and evening departures around 22:05 from HNL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SFO delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from HNL to SFO?
Great-circle distance is 3,857 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 302–361 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does HNL–SFO fly?
15 carriers operate this route, around 175 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.