How to travel from Honolulu to San Jose, United States of America

The distance between Honolulu and San Jose is around 2,427 miles (3,906km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Honolulu to San Jose by plane, subway and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San JoseHonolulu if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Honolulu (HNL) to San Jose (SJC).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time5h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $235
Operated by

Hawaiian Airlines

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Plane and Train

Fly from Honolulu (HNL) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time5h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $295
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Fly to San Francisco (SFO), Train

Fly from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) then take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Honolulu and San Jose

There are several options for getting from Honolulu to San Jose by plane, subway and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around $225 and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $235.

The distance between Honolulu and San Jose is around 2,427 miles (3,906km).

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Honolulu and San Jose by plane.

The quickest way to get from Honolulu to San Jose is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx $235.

The cheapest way to travel between Honolulu and San Jose is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around $225 for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Honolulu and San Jose. Flights depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at San Jose (SJC). The flight takes around 5h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Honolulu and San Jose with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 5h 20m.

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, Delta and American Airlines fly between Honolulu and San Jose. Flights depart from Honolulu (HNL) and and arrive into San Jose (SJC). These flights usually take around 5h 20m.

The flight from Honolulu to San Jose typically takes around 5h 20m. Flights depart from Honolulu (HNL) and and arrive into San Jose (SJC).

The closest major airport to San Jose is San Jose International Airport (SJC) (SJC) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from San Jose. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Honolulu to San Jose is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around $235.

How do I get from Honolulu to San Jose

Compare travel optionsbetween Honolulu and San Jose

Transport options from Honolulu to San Jose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 45m
$235
every 30 mins3,906km (2,427 miles)
Plane and Train
6h 30m
$295
every 30 mins3,946km (2,452 miles)
Fly to San Francisco (SFO), Train
6h 45m
$225
every 30 mins3,926km (2,440 miles)

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Airports near San Jose

The following major airports near San Jose offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SJC
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
International Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from San Jose
OAK
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Distance
31 miles (50km) from San Jose
SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International Airport
Distance
33 miles (54km) from San Jose