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San Francisco to Honolulu: flight time and arrival time
Now in San Francisco
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Now in Honolulu
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Nonstop flight: about 6h · 2,396 miles · Honolulu is 3 hours behind San Francisco
What time will you land?
If you take off from San Francisco at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in Honolulu, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 6 hours:
| Leave San Francisco | Arrive Honolulu |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 9 AM |
| 9 AM | 12 PM |
| 12 PM | 3 PM |
| 3 PM | 6 PM |
| 6 PM | 9 PM |
| 9 PM | 12 AM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
Flying west to Honolulu means your day stretches by 3 hours, which most people find easier than flying east. Try to stay awake until a normal local bedtime on arrival, and get some evening light to help your body clock shift later.
Questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu takes about 6 hours. The route covers roughly 2,396 miles (3,856 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave San Francisco at 6 PM, what time will I land in Honolulu?
On a nonstop flight of about 6 hours, leaving San Francisco at 6:00 PM local time gets you to Honolulu at about 9 PM local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Honolulu?
Honolulu is currently 3 hours behind San Francisco.