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$130+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Hawaii

SAN — HNL
Sep 25 — Oct 21
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Hawaii

Wed 10/287:45 am -
1 stop12h 53m
Wed 11/410:55 pm -
1 stop9h 17m
Deal found 8/25$290
Mon 10/2610:57 am -
1 stop9h 39m
Tue 11/310:51 pm -
1 stop9h 16m
Deal found 8/21$290
Mon 10/266:15 am -
2 stops15h 59m
Wed 11/49:45 pm -
1 stop10h 27m
Deal found 8/21$296
Wed 10/216:15 am -
2 stops14h 23m
Tue 10/279:06 pm -
2 stops15h 50m
Deal found 8/25$301
Wed 9/236:15 am -
2 stops15h 55m
Fri 9/259:54 pm -
2 stops15h 02m
Deal found 8/24$301
Thu 10/227:45 am -
1 stop14h 29m
Tue 10/279:53 pm -
1 stop14h 11m
Deal found 8/25$303
Thu 10/227:45 am -
1 stop14h 29m
Wed 10/289:53 pm -
2 stops17h 36m
Deal found 8/25$309
Tue 9/227:00 am -
1 stop13h 31m
Tue 9/298:55 pm -
1 stop10h 14m
Deal found 8/25$311
Wed 9/1611:04 am -
1 stop11h 06m
Wed 9/309:54 pm -
1 stop11h 48m
Deal found 8/25$311
Mon 11/26:20 am -
1 stop8h 28m
Mon 11/911:59 pm -
1 stop9h 58m
Deal found 8/22$313
Mon 9/289:46 am -
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Mon 10/59:54 pm -
2 stops15h 02m
Deal found 8/24$314
Thu 9/247:00 am -
1 stop15h 10m
Mon 9/289:54 pm -
1 stop14h 33m
Deal found 8/25$316

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$290
(Delta)

One-way from

$130
(Expedia)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$507

Good round-trip deal

$415 or less

Good one-way deal

$248 or less
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From San Diego to Hawaii
One-way flight from San Diego to Hawaii
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Wed 10/21

7:45 am-5:38 pm

1 stop12h 53m

Kona Intl

Wed 10/28

10:02 pm-10:12 am

1 stop9h 10m

$290

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Wed 10/28

6:15 am-5:38 pm

2 stops14h 23m

Kona Intl

Wed 11/4

10:55 pm-10:12 am

1 stop9h 17m

$296

San DiegoLihue

SAN San Diego - LIH Lihue

SANLIH

San Diego

Tue 9/15

7:00 am-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Lihue

Tue 9/22

9:54 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop11h 48m

$332

San DiegoLihue

SAN San Diego - LIH Lihue

SANLIH

San Diego

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Lihue

Wed 9/30

9:54 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops15h 02m

$340

San DiegoKahului

SAN San Diego - OGG Kahului

SANOGG

San Diego

Tue 10/13

6:15 am-11:19 am

1 stop8h 04m

Kahului

Sun 10/18

9:14 pm-3:04 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$341

San DiegoKahului

SAN San Diego - OGG Kahului

SANOGG

San Diego

Tue 9/22

6:34 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

Kahului

Thu 10/1

10:40 pm-7:01 am

Nonstop5h 21m

$342

San DiegoKahului

SAN San Diego - OGG Kahului

SANOGG

San Diego

Thu 11/12

10:55 am-2:40 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

Kahului

Thu 11/19

11:20 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$343

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN San Diego - HNL Honolulu

SANHNL

San Diego

Fri 10/30

11:20 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Honolulu

Wed 11/4

7:55 am-8:37 pm

2 stops10h 42m

$347

San DiegoKahului

SAN San Diego - OGG Kahului

SANOGG

San Diego

Sat 9/26

6:35 pm-11:56 am

1 stop20h 21m

Kahului

Tue 9/29

10:40 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$352

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN San Diego - HNL Honolulu

SANHNL

San Diego

Thu 11/12

7:10 am-11:32 pm

1 stop18h 22m

Honolulu

Tue 11/17

12:40 pm-8:08 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$353

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Hawaii

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Hawaii

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Hawaii?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Hawaii (average of $363). Flying from San Diego to Hawaii in June is currently the most expensive (average of $652). 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 HI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Hawaii in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Hawaii

The most flights from SAN to USHI are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Hawaii?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Diego to Hawaii flights typically cost between $416 and $564 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $327 on Delta (Sep 16-Sep 17).

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Hawaii?

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Hawaii may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Hawaii?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Hawaii flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hawaii

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from San Diego to Hawaii have to say. 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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

San Diego to Hawaii Travel Guide

A flight from San Diego, California lands you in the lush paradise of the Hawaiian islands. If you're a first-time visitor, choose one island to narrow down choices and save cash. Oahu offers the quintessential Aloha experience with beach-side mai-tais and vibrant night life, while Maui is a water sports haven with surfing, kite-boarding and scuba diving. The Big Island fascinates nature lovers with diverse wildlife and an active volcano, while relatively undeveloped Lanai makes the perfect hide-away. Molokai delivers the most culturally authentic Hawaiian experience and access to ancient indigenous sites. Kauai provides a little bit of everything: beaches, swimming, lush jungles and a trek through a jaw-dropping canyon keep visitors occupied.

San Diegans have gorgeous beaches and temperate weather in their own backyard. However, a trip to Hawaii is more than an escape to warm climes. Located in the Pacific ocean roughly 2,500 miles from the Californian coast, the islands of Aloha are a tropical marvel of green-studded mountains, hidden waterfalls, coral reefs and active volcanoes. San Diego surfers who have mastered the coves around Sunset Cliffs can find challenging beaches that are far less crowded, such as Pine Trees, a secluded spot enjoyed by locals on the west shore of Big Island.

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Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Hawaii?

    A nonstop flight from San Diego to Hawaii is six hours long. If your flight has a layover, expect to tack on at least three additional hours.

  • Which airlines operate flights from San Diego to Hawaii?

    Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines offer direct flights to Hawaii from San Diego, while flights on United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines typically have a stopover.

  • How frequent are flights between San Diego and Hawaii?

    Upwards of fifty flights to Hawaii depart daily from San Diego during the busy season, with around 30 flights during the off-season. Most land in Honolulu, the capital city and primary airport. Direct flights are available from San Diego to the other islands, albeit on a far more limited schedule, with some routes only offering a single flight a day. For more flexible service, you can take a shuttle flight from Honolulu to the other five main islands.

  • Which airports serve San Diego to Hawaii?

    Flights depart out of San Diego International Airport and land in the Honolulu International Airport on the island of Oahu. From there, travelers can take a shuttle flight to the other islands, including the Big Island, Maui, Kauai, Lanai and Molokai. A limited number of flights fly direct from San Diego to the airports on Maui, Kauai and Big Island.

  • Which direct flight route between San Diego and Hawaii is cheapest?

    Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are tied for the cheapest direct flight from San Diego. You can save a good chunk of change by flying into the Honolulu airport on Oahu or the Kahului airport on Maui instead of one of the other islands.

  • How can passengers flying from San Diego to Hawaii help in reducing their carbon footprints?

    Look for aircraft that emit less CO2 during flights when looking to lessen your own carbon footprint during your trip. You can also search for daytime flights, which are predicted to have less of an impact than nighttime flights. Also, because they consume less fuel, nonstop flights are more sustainable. Moreover, passengers can also help in sustainable travel by offsetting greenhouse gas emissions and also fly with sustainable airlines. Finally, you can choose to fly economy class which gives up more room to reduce carbon emissions.

  • Does SAN contribute to sustainability practices?

    As part of the new T1's surface runoff capture and sustainable footing, a 1.5 million gallon tunnel cistern will be applied to the existing reuse system beneath the Terminal 2 Parking Plaza. A three-million-gallon cistern will be located on the north side of SAN. More than 40 million gallons of water runoff may be collected, stored, treated, and reused by SAN each year, allowing it to lessen the need for imported water resources at the airport. The Airport Authority is dedicated to collaborating with significant San Diego stakeholders to successfully incorporate sustainability into all parts of SAN's operations.

  • Which airlines along this route offer sustainability travel?

    United Airlines flying along this route is among the airlines that focus on developing a sustainable environment. It is adopting a new objective to reduce co2 emissions by 100% by 2050 without utilizing customary offsets. The airline is implementing the use of capital stakes in reduced emissions as well as sustainable aviation fuel such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) emits up to 80% less carbon over the course of its lifecycle. Linear air taxis on this route are powered by electricity eliminating emissions.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Hawaii?

    If you book a flight to Hawaii from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Hawaii flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Hawaii?

    Departing from San Diego to Hawaii will take you 5h 45m. The distance between San Diego and Hawaii is about 2535 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Hawaii 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 Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Hawaii for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Hawaii?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Hawaii?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Diego to Hawaii on time: Southwest (75%), Alaska Airlines (63%), Fiji Airways (57%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Hawaii?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $156. While the most popular route (San Diego - Honolulu) can be booked for $270 on average, our data indicates $424 when flying from San Diego to Hawaii.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Hawaii?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Hawaii?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Hawaii 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 Hawaii?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Hawaii (average of $363). Flying from San Diego to Hawaii in June is currently the most expensive (average of $652). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Hawaii

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$178Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$185Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$211Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$270Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Hawaii

  • When you want to travel to San Diego Airport (SAN) sustainably, you should opt for the customer electric shuttle buses that operate at intervals of 20 minutes.
  • San Diego's biggest airlines have vowed to collaborate with political leaders to obtain net zero emissions by 2050. Airlines are developing more fuel-efficient aircraft and creating greener fuels to achieve this.
  • Hawaii District has pledged to use only clean, renewable energy as its primary source of electricity by the year 2045. Additionally, 30% of its priority watersheds are managed and protected.

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