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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Hilo by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Hilo International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane OAK - ITO
    10h 34m
    $206–808

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Hilo International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SFO - ITO
    10h 15m
    $160–662

  3. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SJC - ITO
    12h 18m
    $202–814

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SFO - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    10h 41m

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,353.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Hilo, HI, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) every 4 hours.

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