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$104+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Hilo (SAN - ITO)

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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ITO
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Hilo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Hilo (ITO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$300
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$104
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$444
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Hilo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Hilo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Mon 11/1710:25 amSAN - ITO
1 stop9h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 11/249:20 amITO - SAN
1 stop8h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/27$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 11/178:00 amSAN - ITO
2 stops12h 10mSouthwest
Mon 11/2411:45 amITO - SAN
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/27$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Fri 10/311:45 pmSAN - ITO
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/37:43 pmITO - SAN
2 stops12h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/27$388
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Sat 11/86:48 pmSAN - ITO
1 stop25h 12mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/126:43 pmITO - SAN
2 stops13h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$416
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Mon 11/176:48 pmSAN - ITO
1 stop25h 12mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/244:33 pmITO - SAN
2 stops12h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/27$473
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Fri 11/78:30 amSAN - ITO
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Wed 11/126:00 amITO - SAN
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/27$476

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Hilo 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 September 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Hilo that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Hilo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Mon 11/17

8:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Hilo Intl

Mon 11/24

11:45 am-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$361

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Fri 10/31

1:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Hilo Intl

Mon 11/3

7:43 pm-9:46 am

2 stops12h 03m

$388

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Sat 11/8

6:48 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop25h 12m

Hilo Intl

Wed 11/12

6:43 pm-10:12 am

2 stops13h 29m

$416

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Mon 11/17

6:48 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop25h 12m

Hilo Intl

Mon 11/24

4:33 pm-7:06 am

2 stops12h 33m

$473

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Fri 11/7

8:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Hilo Intl

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$476

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Wed 1/7

8:45 am-9:40 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$104

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Tue 11/18

8:15 am-6:10 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$104

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Mon 11/17

10:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$114

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Wed 1/7

9:37 am-10:34 pm

2 stops14h 57m

$124

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Tue 11/4

11:37 am-10:22 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$124

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Hilo in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Hilo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Hilo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Hilo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Hilo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Hilo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Hilo (average of $330). Flying from San Diego to Hilo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $722). 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 ITO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Hilo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Hilo as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hilo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hilo. 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 Hilo. Reviews last updated September 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Hilo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,760 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Hilo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Southwest and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Diego to Hilo in just under 9h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 25m. The distance from San Diego to Hilo is about 2494 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Hilo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $332, Hawaiian Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Hilo and back. In addition to Hawaiian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $336 and $347, respectively. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Hilo (average of $330). Flying from San Diego to Hilo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $722). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Hilo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Hilo. 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$332Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$347Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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