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Recent return flight deals from San Jose to Honolulu

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose to Honolulu.
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Alaska Airlines Logo
07:18 - 13:44SJC-HNL
9h 26m1 stop
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12:31 - 23:00HNL-SJC
7h 29m1 stop
£202Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 27 May - Thu, 29 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:18 - 14:24SJC-HNL
10h 06m1 stop
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23:45 - 12:36HNL-SJC
9h 51m1 stop
£205Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 20 May - Wed, 28 May
Delta Logo
13:40 - 21:20SJC-HNL
10h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
20:25 - 09:02HNL-SJC
9h 37m1 stop
£223Delta
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Thu, 21 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:27SJC-HNL
5h 27mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:30 - 21:35HNL-SJC
12h 05m1 stop
£228Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 2 Sep - Fri, 5 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 11:35SJC-HNL
7h 35m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
23:45 - 12:36HNL-SJC
9h 51m1 stop
£236Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 28 May
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:55 - 22:00SJC-HNL
12h 05m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
23:45 - 12:36HNL-SJC
9h 51m1 stop
£239Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 14 May - Mon, 19 May
Delta Logo
11:33 - 19:12SJC-HNL
10h 39m1 stop
Delta Logo
20:55 - 12:53HNL-SJC
12h 58m1 stop
£248Delta
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:27SJC-HNL
5h 27mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
09:49 - 22:32HNL-SJC
9h 43m1 stop
£266Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Southwest Logo
07:00 - 16:25SJC-HNL
12h 25m2 stops
Southwest Logo
21:10 - 08:50HNL-SJC
8h 40m1 stop
£318Southwest
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Tue, 2 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
Southwest Logo
10:15 - 12:50SJC-HNL
5h 35mdirect
Southwest Logo
08:15 - 16:20HNL-SJC
5h 05mdirect
£330Southwest
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep

Expert advice for your flight from San Jose to Honolulu

 
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Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for family travel.


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Experience complimentary meals in economy on longer flights.


Hawaiian offers free Wi-Fi on Airbus A321neo, perfect for streaming.

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Alaska's 20-minute baggage guarantee ensures quick baggage claim or bonus miles.


Enjoy free texting on flights with Wi-Fi, ideal for staying connected.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Honolulu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to Honolulu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Honolulu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Honolulu is January, where tickets cost £239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £388 and £366 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Honolulu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Jose to Honolulu, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Jose to Honolulu

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£101
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Jose to Honolulu

When to book flights from San Jose to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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Flights from San Jose to Honolulu: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Jose to Honolulu 
William DrewFlew with SouthwestSJC-HNLDec 2024
If you're flying from San Jose, arrive at the airport early. You never know how long the line at TSA will be. If you have time, the airport has well-designed facilities and reasonable priced restaurants. The Southwest ground staff is professional and will help you through the check-in and cattle call boarding process
phoFlew with Alaska AirlinesSJC-HNLMay 2024
Singapore airlines are pretty good with everything.. SJC is good small airport

FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Honolulu

  • How can I fly from San Jose to Honolulu?

    Hawaiian Airlines, Alaskan Airlines, and Southwest are among the carriers that operate non-stop flights from SJC to HNL. Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest also operate one-stop flights on this route. They stop in places such as San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Kauai (LIH), and Maui (OGG).

  • Does SJC have a designated play area for kids?

    Yes. SJC has the Zoom Zone, which was conceived and constructed by the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. This interactive play area has creatures and objects that fly and endeavors to teach kids about flight, air, wind, and wings as they have fun. The Zoom Zone is between Gates 24 and 25 in terminal B.

  • Does SJC have a USO?

    No, but SJC does provide a Military Lounge that is not associated with the USO. This lounge is available to active duty US military service members on traveling orders. The lounge is open from 6 am to 10 pm and is accessed on a pre-arranged basis. The lounge can be found between terminals A and B, just beyond the US and California flags. Amenities include snacks, beverages, comfortable areas to sit down, tables with chairs, charging stations, Wi-Fi, large screen television, and books.

  • How do I get from HNL into downtown Honolulu?

    From the HNL Upper Level, you can get the Line 20 bus. This will take you to the intersection of South King Street and Punchbowl Street in Honolulu, and the journey should take approximately 30min. Taking a Jayride Shuttle from HNL should take approximately 8min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Honolulu was £134 for a one-way ticket and £268 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Jose to Honolulu?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Japan Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Jose to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to Honolulu?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to Honolulu?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose and Honolulu, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Jose to Honolulu?

    There are direct flights from San Jose to Honolulu on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Honolulu, Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of £291 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £324 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to Honolulu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Jose to Honolulu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to Honolulu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from San Jose is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Jose to Honolulu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Honolulu with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose to Honolulu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Honolulu from San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Jose to Honolulu

  • The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, or the Honolulu International Airport (HNL), is the main airport on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and serves as a hub for Hawaiian Airlines.
  • San Jose International Airport (SJC) not only has a therapy animals program, but they were the very first airport to have one. Today, the program has over 10 dogs and a few cats. These animals and their handlers roam the airport hoping to bring comfort to passengers who might feel stressed, anxious, sad, or confused. Passengers are very much encouraged to pet and cuddle these animals.
  • SJC offers its travelers an interfaith Meditation Room for quiet reflection and sanctuary. In Terminal B across from Gate 18, this room has no particular religious affiliation, so it welcomes all and excludes no one.
  • If you are looking for something to do while waiting for your flight, you might like to read a free e-book, courtesy of SJC. SJC gives passengers free access to an e-library. Travelers can download as many as four e-books for free and keep them for up to 21 days.
  • For about $50 a day, with a discount if you are an AAA member, SJC provides access to The Club SJC. These private lounges offer travelers an upscale place to wait for their flight that provides comfortable seating, charging stations, workstations, a private meeting room, flight information displays, flat screen TV, magazines and newspapers, and free snacks and beverages, including wine and liquor. There are two such clubs, one at Gate 8 and one between Terminals A and B at Gate 15, The Club SJC at Gate 15 features shower facilities with free shampoo, conditioner, soap, and towels.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Jose to Honolulu?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Jose Airport to Honolulu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Jose to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Honolulu to San Jose

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

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Top airlines flying from San Jose to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to Honolulu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Jose to Honolulu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9918 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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Awful. We got the last seats and they don't recline. We've been on this horrible journey since 6am and won't get to our destination almost a full day later. Oh and no food, either. Never again.

2.0 MediocreDeb, Apr 2025SEA - HNL
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Awful. We got the last seats and they don't recline. We've been on this horrible journey since 6am and won't get to our destination almost a full day later. Oh and no food, either. Never again.

Self check in is not indicated well if you approach Terminal 1 from Terminal 2 Parking

While the flight itself was pleasant, the process of checking in was difficult. The line was long and our connection time was but two hours. When we finally got to the Hawaiian agent and told him that we were traveling on Alaskan Airlines, he told us we would need to go to a different terminal. I told him that another Hawaiian Airlines agent had directed us to him. I’m looking at our tickets, he noticed that the Alaskan Airlines flight was to be managed by a second party. He ended admonish us for not telling us so Rather than considering that we might’ve been right in the first place.

Only problem my credit card had over three pending credit card charges for luggages. I hope these charges do not post. I have already contacted my credit card companies.

Plane left an hour late due to flight staffing problems. Only a 45 min flight, but it took 3 hours as a result, which left a lot of people disgruntled. No excuses. No recompense.

Paid for first class, but the flight attendant for first class did the minimum required. She really ever came to pick up the trash, and never asked if we needed anything. Every person had to ring for the flight attendants if they wanted any extra drinks. When I went back to use the restroom, she was just sitting on her phone.

Easier to file a claim. My fiancé got the flu and we had to cancel. ive been given the run around filing a claim. Call me at 831.588.4346 with a live agent please

When we checked in our luggage, we had to use the tray, but include this tray is extra weight. I think you should not use the tray.

From my interactions with the Oakland airport staff through TSA through the gate agents to the flight crew on Hawaiian they were just so kind professional and helpful.. the only thing I would add would be the they need more help and TSA and on the Hawaiian airlines flight it would be so much nicer for them to play beautiful Hawaiian music on the way over there.. they didn't start playing it until right before we landed..

Crews ADA compliance ecellent. Sensitive and kind observation involving several passengers on plane Plane clean and fresh includsing lavatories

Liked the crew. Seats were uncomfortable during the last few hours of the 11 hour flight. Better selection of movies .

The temperature on the plane was too cold and the food was not very good. Everything else was good.

The service was great and the crew was so friendly and attentive!

Flight attendants were friendlier than on previous flight from HNL-BOS

The flight crew made the trip pleasant considering they had to work in conditions similar to a sardine can.

Having enough fuel to get to our destination seems like it should be a given when you board a plane. Not in this case, delayed hours to refuel.

Friendly & on Time .Need to make sure the Hana Hou magazine is in front of each seat

Most of the crew was wonderful but I had one bad experience with a crew member. When realizing my seat did not have an outlet compatible with my phone charger that I would need for transportation upon landing I asked an older, blonde heavily madeup member (I am describing her as I did not get her name) if there were chargers elsewhere I could use she said no, that not even the flight attendants had access to any. This however being my second flight of the day with Hawaiian airlines on a similar plane knew that chargers were available in extra comfort seating. I asked another passenger if I could use their plug and they agreed. She twice berated me for this and when I asked her to please stop talking to me about it she yelled that she was writing me up and ran down the aisle and did not return. I found this behavior disturbing. The other passenger was not bothered and this didn’t appear to be a safety hazard to anyone but it seemed to enrage her that used a plug that was not next to me.

I would like diabetic options for food. Seating was a little tight. Everything else went smooth

Good service because of wheelchair. Tight seats. Some announcements were hard to hear or understand. No directions for working the seat video or meanings of the icons. Coming into the country and changing planes was terrible with long lines and few desks open at the end. I had to go through twice because they found my tiny knife with fingernail scissors and file, when they scanned my checked luggage, and in order to keep it. I had to go through that long line a second time. Going home the luggage was checked all the way through

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