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A nonstop trip from San Francisco to Honolulu is usually scheduled for about 5 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours. Flights cross the Pacific between San Francisco International Airport and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
One-stop journeys generally take around 7 to 11 hours. The complete travel time depends on the transfer airport and the length of the layover.
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Route Code | Approximate Flight Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Airport (SFO) | Honolulu Airport (HNL) | SFO–HNL | About 5 hrs 20 mins–6 hrs without a stop |
The time displayed for an individual service may fall outside this range when weather or operating conditions affect the schedule.
Honolulu is three hours behind San Francisco while California observes Pacific Daylight Time. The difference reduces to two hours when San Francisco returns to Pacific Standard Time.
Hawaii remains on Hawaii Standard Time throughout the year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving time. Therefore, the time difference varies seasonally.
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