San Francisco trip from Honolulu (HNL): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night San Francisco trip from Honolulu (HNL) runs about $2,068 to $2,938 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Hawaiian non-stop | Grand Hyatt San Francisco · 4★ | $940 | $1,120 | $832 | $46 | $2,938 |
| Best value | Delta Basic Economy via Los Angeles (budget fare) | Fort Mason hostel, private room · 2★ | $710 | $480 | $832 | $46 | $2,068 |
| Least cash | United non-stop | Nob Hill boutique hotel · 3★ | $890 | $840 | $832 | $46 | $2,608 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Walk the Golden Gate Bridgefree
- House of Prime RibOrder: Prime rib, carved at the table · $46 for 2 over your food budget
Day 2
- Chinatown and North Beach walkfree
- Tartine BakeryOrder: Morning bun · in your food budget
Day 3
- Lands End trailfree
- Swan Oyster DepotOrder: Crab back and Sicilian sashimi · in your food budget
Day 4
- Ferry Buildingfree
- La Taqueria burritosOrder: Carnitas burrito, dorado-style · in your food budget
Flights from Honolulu (HNL)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Basic Economy via Los Angeles | 1 stop | 8h 43m | $710 |
| American via Los Angeles | 1 stop | 8h 43m | $760 |
| Delta via Los Angeles | 1 stop | 8h 43m | $870 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 5h 29m | $890 |
| Alaska non-stop | non-stop | 5h 29m | $900 |
| Hawaiian non-stop | non-stop | 5h 29m | $940 |
Food: about $104 a person a day
Breakfast$18
Lunch$24
Dinner$52
Snacks and coffee$10
Restaurants worth the trip
- Tartine BakeryOrder: Morning bun · about $15 a person
- La Taqueria burritosOrder: Carnitas burrito, dorado-style · about $13 a person
- Swan Oyster DepotOrder: Crab back and Sicilian sashimi · about $50 a person
- House of Prime RibOrder: Prime rib, carved at the table · about $75 a person
- Good Mong Kok dim sumOrder: Har gow (shrimp dumplings) · about $15 a person
Questions
How much is a 4-night trip to San Francisco from Honolulu (HNL)?
About $2,068 to $2,938 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco?
Delta Basic Economy via Los Angeles at about $710 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in San Francisco?
About $104 a person a day at mid-range places, or $832 for 2 over 4 days.
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