Award flights from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL)
Award space from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) and Honolulu (HNL) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 11,500 points + $5.60 on OAK–HNL (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 43,000 Avios on SFO–HNL (Qatar Airways Privilege Club). Lowest first class: 35,000 points + $25.60 on SFO–HNL (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 11,500 pts + $5.60
- OAK–HNL · Atmos
- Lowest premium economy
- 49,500 pts + $5.60
- SFO–HNL · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 43,000 pts + taxes not reported
- SFO–HNL · Privilege Club
- Lowest first class
- 35,000 pts + $25.60
- SFO–HNL · Atmos
Economy was lowest on OAK–HNL: 11,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest on another airport pair was 11,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SJC–HNL. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 69,500 miles + $5.60, about 4 times the points of its lowest economy award (17,500 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL) on points: 11,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on OAK–HNL (seen on 326 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 11,500 pts + $5.60 | OAK–HNL | 326 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 13,200 pts + $5.60 | OAK–HNL | 321 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $17.30 | SFO–HNL | 239 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–HNL | 84 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–HNL | 323 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $44.86 | SFO–HNL | 220 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.66 | SFO–HNL | 209 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 22,000 pts + $32.08 | SJC–HNL | 249 |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | OAK–HNL | 326 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $17.30 | SFO–HNL | 230 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 26,400 pts + $5.60 | SFO–HNL | 202 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | SJC–HNL | 182 |
| Etihad Guest | 34,000 pts + $37.02 | SFO–HNL | 16 |
| GOL Smiles | 45,200 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–HNL | 179 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL) on points: 49,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–HNL (seen on 316 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL) on points: 43,000 Avios + taxes not reported with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on SFO–HNL (seen on 46 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubLowest observed | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–HNL | 46 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $17.30 | SFO–HNL | 203 |
| Etihad Guest | 54,000 pts + $37.09Mixed cabin | SFO–HNL | 28 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 62,500 pts + $47.08 | SJC–HNL | 1 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 69,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–HNL | 317 |
| GOL Smiles | 102,900 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–HNL | 133 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 205,200 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–HNL | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL) on points: 35,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–HNL (seen on 323 dates).
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.
San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- To
- Honolulu (HNL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,397–2,415 miles (3,857–3,886 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Honolulu (HNL)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Honolulu (HNL), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) | 12,500 pts + $5.60Atmos · 323 dates | 49,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 316 dates | 43,000 pts + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 46 dates | 35,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 323 dates |
| Oakland (OAK) to Honolulu (HNL) | 11,500 pts + $5.60Atmos · 326 dates | 94,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 254 dates | 57,500 pts + $17.30Qantas · 78 dates · Mixed cabin | 40,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 326 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL) | 11,500 pts + $5.60Atmos · 326 dates | 49,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 21 dates | 43,000 pts + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 8 dates | 40,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 326 dates |
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.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. 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.
Lowest observed by cabin, San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL)
- Economy: 11,500 points + $5.60 on Oakland (OAK) to Honolulu (HNL) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space there on 326 dates.
- Premium Economy: 49,500 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 316 dates.
- Business Class: 43,000 Avios on San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, which showed business-class award space there on 46 dates.
- First Class: 35,000 points + $25.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 323 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | OAK–HNL | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 11,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–HNL | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $17.30 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SJC–HNL | American Airlines AAdvantage | 49,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–HNL | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–HNL | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SJC–HNL | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | OAK–HNL | Delta SkyMiles | 60,700 pts + $11.20 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | OAK–HNL | United MileagePlus | 67,200 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 in the observation window. 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 11,500 points + taxes vary via Alaska Atmos Rewards on OAK–HNL, which showed nonstop space there on 326 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 350,800 miles + taxes vary via GOL Smiles on SJC–HNL, which showed nonstop space there on 17 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 40,000 points + $5.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on SJC–HNL, which showed nonstop space there on 325 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 49,500 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)AAdvantage | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Privilege Club | 35,000 pts + $25.60 (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)Atmos | 49,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 87,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Privilege Club | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 87,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Privilege Club | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 87,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Privilege Club | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 89,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Privilege Club | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 89,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Privilege Club | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 89,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 59,000 pts + $37.11 (1 date)Etihad Guest | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 46,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Qantas | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 66,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Privilege Club | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Aeroplan | 81,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 54,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
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Questions about San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL)?
In business class, SFO–HNL with 43,000 Avios (Qatar Airways Privilege Club). In economy, OAK–HNL with 11,500 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and Honolulu (HNL) had award space?
SFO–HNL (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), OAK–HNL (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–HNL (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 11,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 8, 2026, 04:40 UTC for a Dec 6, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 326 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 17:16 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 43,000 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 16:49 UTC for a Nov 15, 2026 departure. Qatar Airways Privilege Club showed business-class award space on 46 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 323 dates, premium economy 316 dates, business class 317 dates, first class 323 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 220 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 326 dates, first class 323 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 239 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 202 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 321 dates, premium economy 297 dates, business class 1 date, first class 321 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 16 dates, business class 28 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 179 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 133 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 11,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with Atmos (11,500 points + $5.60) to $44.86 with Aeroplan (17,500 points + $44.86); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (69,500 miles + $5.60) to $37.09 with Etihad Guest (54,000 miles + $37.09 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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 TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL) on points?
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, 11,500 points + $5.60 with Atmos (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 43,000 Avios + taxes not reported with Privilege Club (16 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from San Francisco to Honolulu (HNL)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.