The Big Island

$143+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to The Big Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — KOA
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to The Big Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to The Big Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:15 am
SAN
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KOA
2 stops15h 23m
Delta
Wed 4/2210:07 pm
KOA
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SAN
1 stop8h 17m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/277:30 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop14h 33m
Delta
Thu 5/78:50 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop10h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:15 am
SAN
-
KOA
2 stops15h 48m
Delta
Wed 4/228:50 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop10h 44m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:15 am
SAN
-
KOA
2 stops15h 48m
Delta
Wed 5/68:50 pm
KOA
-
SAN
2 stops16h 06m
Delta
Deal found 3/21$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/288:40 am
SAN
-
ITO
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Wed 5/66:55 pm
ITO
-
SAN
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$316
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/159:45 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Wed 4/221:55 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop12h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$316
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/299:45 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Mon 5/41:55 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop12h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/141:20 pm
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop9h 22m
United Airlines
Thu 4/1612:55 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:15 pm
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop16h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/221:16 pm
KOA
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/37:30 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop14h 33m
Delta
Wed 5/610:07 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop9h 12m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$326
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/275:10 pm
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop8h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/71:16 pm
KOA
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$327
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/275:10 pm
SAN
-
ITO
1 stop16h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/67:44 pm
ITO
-
SAN
1 stop7h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$331

Find flight deals from San Diego to The Big Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to The Big Island flight deals. Data was last updated March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(Delta)

One-way from

$143
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$573

Good round-trip deal

$417 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Kona Intl flight deals.
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From San Diego to The Big Island
One-way flight from San Diego to The Big Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to The Big Island.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to The Big Island.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to The Big Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to The Big Island that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Mon 4/13

6:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 30m

Kona Intl

Mon 4/20

1:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$346

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Tue 4/28

5:10 pm-8:03 am

1 stop17h 53m

Kona Intl

Wed 4/29

1:44 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 31m

$358

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Tue 4/28

8:40 am-6:10 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Hilo Intl

Wed 5/6

6:55 pm-8:30 am

2 stops10h 35m

$365

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Wed 4/15

7:30 am-7:03 pm

1 stop14h 33m

Kona Intl

Wed 4/22

8:50 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop12h 48m

$405

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Tue 4/21

8:59 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops19h 02m

Hilo Intl

Mon 4/27

9:00 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops14h 02m

$408

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Sun 9/6

5:35 pm-7:00 am

1 stop16h 25m

Hilo Intl

Thu 9/10

4:40 pm-7:43 am

2 stops12h 03m

$419

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Tue 4/28

7:15 am-5:39 pm

2 stops13h 24m

Hilo Intl

Wed 4/29

7:44 pm-6:40 am

1 stop7h 56m

$431

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Sun 4/12

6:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 30m

Kona Intl

Sun 4/19

1:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$439

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Wed 5/6

12:45 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Hilo Intl

Wed 5/13

6:55 pm-8:30 am

2 stops10h 35m

$447

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Sat 4/11

10:40 am-6:06 pm

2 stops10h 26m

Kona Intl

Sat 4/18

10:07 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 17m

$462

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to The Big Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to The Big Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to The Big Island?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to The Big Island (average of $201). Flying from San Diego to The Big Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to FUI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to The Big Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

When flying from San Diego to The Big Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to The Big Island

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to The Big Island. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

The most flights from SAN to zzFUI are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing The Big Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to The Big Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to The Big Island. Reviews last updated March 22, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to The Big Island, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to The Big Island?

    For a flight from San Diego to The Big Island, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this San Diego to The Big Island flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to The Big Island?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to The Big Island in 8h 30m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between San Diego and The Big Island is about 2551 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to The Big Island one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $108. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to The Big Island for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to The Big Island?

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to The Big Island?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to The Big Island? While on average our users pay $833, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $184. The most popular route (San Diego - Kona Intl), is priced around $291.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to The Big Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to The Big Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to The Big Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to The Big Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to The Big Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to The Big Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to The Big Island?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to The Big Island (average of $201). Flying from San Diego to The Big Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Diego to The Big Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to The Big Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$178Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$243Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$277Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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