Award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for HNL→SFO. Lowest economy: 12,500 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business: 46,000 points + $17.30 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first: 35,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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HNL to SFO at a glance
- From
- Daniel K Inouye International, Honolulu, United States (HNL)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco (SFO)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 13,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $17.30 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 226 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $44.64 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 225 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 229 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 304 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 22,000 pts + $36.93 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 42 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 22,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $17.30 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 282 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 26,400 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 215 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 132 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 34,000 pts + $37.02 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 3 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 44,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 296 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 64,400 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 94,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 307 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 46,000 pts + $17.30 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 274 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 297 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $37.12 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 6 | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 221,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 40,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 322 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 304 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 60,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 328 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 66,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 330 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $17.30 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 32,500 pts + $25.60 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $17.30 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $37.12 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 60,700 pts + $5.60 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 66,600 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 322 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 46,000 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 118 dates.
- First: nonstop from 40,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 322 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly HNL to SFO on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 · Atmos (16 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (4 dates) | 46,000 · Qantas (13 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (3 dates) | 46,000 · Qantas (23 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 87,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 46,000 · Qantas (25 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 87,500 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 46,000 · Qantas (22 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (28 dates) | 22,500 · Atmos (11 dates) | 46,000 · Qantas (22 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 22,500 · Atmos (2 dates) | 46,000 · Qantas (24 dates) | 40,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 88,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 46,000 · Qantas (24 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 87,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 46,000 · Qantas (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 90,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 46,000 · Qantas (27 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 90,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 68,400 · Qantas (29 dates) | 40,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 88,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 46,000 · Qantas (26 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (3 dates) | 90,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 46,000 · Qantas (8 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Honolulu to San Francisco award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 322 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:40 UTC). In business, 46,000 points + $17.30 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 274 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on HNL→SFO?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 304 dates, premium economy 296 dates, business 297 dates, first 304 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 225 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 322 dates, premium economy 20 dates, first 322 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 226 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 215 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 328 dates, premium economy 307 dates, business 1 date, first 328 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 3 dates, business 3 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 42 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from HNL to SFO?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest HNL→SFO award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 12,500 points with Atmos (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 46,000 points with Qantas (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.