The Big Island

$158+ 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — KOA
Jun 22 — Jun 291
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to The Big Island

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 May 23, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:00 am
SAN
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KOA
1 stop13h 54m
Delta
Wed 11/49:45 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop12h 53m
Delta
Deal found 5/19$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 10/266:15 am
SAN
-
KOA
2 stops14h 39m
Delta
Tue 11/38:40 pm
KOA
-
SAN
2 stops13h 53m
Delta
Deal found 5/22$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Mon 10/196:20 am
SAN
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KOA
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 10/2610:55 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/19$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Wed 10/147:00 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop13h 54m
Delta
Sun 10/189:45 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 51m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Tue 10/137:00 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop13h 54m
Delta
Tue 10/209:45 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop11h 53m
Delta
Deal found 5/22$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Sat 10/317:00 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop13h 54m
Delta
Wed 11/49:45 pm
KOA
-
SAN
2 stops19h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/22$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 10/266:15 am
SAN
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KOA
2 stops14h 39m
Delta
Fri 11/69:45 pm
KOA
-
SAN
2 stops16h 21m
Delta
Deal found 5/22$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/146:35 am
SAN
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ITO
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Tue 9/226:55 pm
ITO
-
SAN
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/19$380
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/146:55 am
SAN
-
ITO
2 stops13h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/228:28 am
ITO
-
SAN
2 stops11h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/216:35 am
SAN
-
ITO
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Tue 9/296:55 pm
ITO
-
SAN
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/19$402
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:55 am
SAN
-
ITO
2 stops13h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/245:30 pm
ITO
-
SAN
1 stop10h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$407
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:55 am
SAN
-
ITO
2 stops13h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/239:26 am
ITO
-
SAN
1 stop8h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$418

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 May 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$316
(Delta)

One-way from

$158
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$464

Good round-trip deal

$608 or less

Good one-way deal

$304 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. 17% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 23, 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

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Wed 10/28

7:00 am-5:54 pm

1 stop13h 54m

Kona Intl

Wed 11/4

9:45 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop12h 53m

$316

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Wed 8/26

7:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Kona Intl

Sat 9/5

9:45 pm-10:11 am

1 stop9h 26m

$346

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Sun 9/13

7:00 am-5:51 pm

1 stop13h 51m

Kona Intl

Thu 9/17

9:45 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops11h 48m

$352

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Fri 11/6

7:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop13h 54m

Kona Intl

Sat 11/14

8:55 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 11m

$376

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Sat 9/26

6:15 am-6:34 pm

2 stops15h 19m

Kona Intl

Sat 10/3

9:45 pm-4:08 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$387

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Wed 6/3

6:20 am-11:42 am

1 stop8h 22m

Kona Intl

Tue 6/9

7:00 am-7:51 pm

2 stops9h 51m

$407

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Wed 6/10

1:39 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop11h 06m

Kona Intl

Thu 6/18

10:50 pm-9:59 am

1 stop8h 09m

$416

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Wed 10/28

11:00 am-7:36 pm

2 stops11h 36m

Kona Intl

Wed 11/4

11:55 pm-9:58 am

1 stop8h 03m

$432

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Wed 5/27

3:46 pm-8:06 am

1 stop19h 20m

Hilo Intl

Sat 5/30

8:36 am-6:58 am

1 stop19h 22m

$449

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Thu 10/22

8:50 am-6:05 pm

2 stops12h 15m

Kona Intl

Fri 10/30

7:05 pm-6:55 am

1 stop8h 50m

$462

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Deals found on 5/21

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to The Big Island from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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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 $123). Flying from San Diego to The Big Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 May 23, 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to The Big Island?

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to The Big Island. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 May 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to The Big Island, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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 12h 30m. Fly via Delta or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between San Diego and The Big Island is about 2494 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 $531, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $228. The most popular route (San Diego - Kona Intl), is priced around $316.

  • 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 $123). Flying from San Diego to The Big Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to The Big Island

Discover the top 6 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 May 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$178Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$247Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$269Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$277Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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