Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kahului Airport (OGG): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kahului Airport.
Kahului is three hours behind San Francisco and is in the UTC-10 timezone.
Each week, there are 34 San Francisco International Airport to Kahului Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, opt for the 07:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 18:25 with United Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to OGG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kahului Airport, so getting to Kahului (and then seeing more parts of United States!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Alaska Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 90.18% of services arriving as planned, Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record for SFO to OGG flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Kahului Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SFO and OGG include:
Kona International Airport at Keahole
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kahului Airport (OGG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kahului Airport flight is $161. A return fare is currently $322. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SFO to OGG.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kahului Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to OGG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kahului Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kahului Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Kahului Airport (OGG)
Consider booking a hotel close to OGG if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Kahului Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Kahului Airport rental car and explore Kahului and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Ace Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Kahului Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Kahului Airport (OGG) to central Kahului
Kahului Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Kahului. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Kahului Airport (OGG)
January is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kahului Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Kahului in May.
The warmest month in Kahului is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kahului Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to OGG in February. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Kahului has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. About 153 kilometres west of Kahului, a trip to Honolulu will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Waikiki Beach, USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in United States, head for Pearl City, about 161 kilometres west of Kahului. USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park are the start of reasons to visit.