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$229+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Hilo (SJC - 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — ITO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Hilo

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Hilo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Hilo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/166:18 amSJC - ITO
2 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/135:59 pmITO - SJC
2 stops13h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$368
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/298:35 amSJC - ITO
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/147:44 pmITO - SJC
2 stops11h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$630
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1611:16 amSJC - ITO
2 stops12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2110:56 amITO - SJC
1 stop7h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$644
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/298:35 amSJC - ITO
2 stops9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/156:44 pmITO - SJC
2 stops12h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$681
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/157:00 amSJC - ITO
2 stops12h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/219:00 pmITO - SJC
2 stops11h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$706
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:35 amSJC - ITO
1 stop11h 16mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/158:24 amITO - SJC
1 stop10h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/11$709
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/168:34 amSJC - ITO
1 stop11h 05mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/139:55 amITO - SJC
1 stop7h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/11$759
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1510:05 amSJC - ITO
1 stop13h 35mSouthwest
Sun 12/2111:40 amITO - SJC
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$761

Find flight deals from San Jose to Hilo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$229
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,481
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Hilo that are best for you.

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Hilo

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San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Hilo Intl

Sun 2/1

8:59 am-7:48 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$278

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Hilo Intl

Wed 2/4

7:44 pm-9:48 am

2 stops12h 04m

$288

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Hilo Intl

Mon 2/2

8:59 am-7:48 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$298

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Fri 1/23

11:00 am-10:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

Hilo Intl

Mon 2/2

7:44 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$298

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Sun 1/25

11:00 am-10:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

Hilo Intl

Tue 2/3

7:44 pm-9:21 am

2 stops11h 37m

$299

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Mon 1/26

6:15 am-7:04 pm

2 stops14h 49m

Hilo Intl

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$299

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Sat 1/24

11:00 am-10:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

Hilo Intl

Sun 2/1

8:59 am-7:48 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$318

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Fri 1/23

11:00 am-10:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

Hilo Intl

Fri 2/6

8:59 am-7:48 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$318

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Sun 1/25

11:00 am-10:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

Hilo Intl

Sat 1/31

9:55 am-7:48 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$319

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Sun 1/25

11:00 am-10:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

Hilo Intl

Sun 2/1

8:59 am-7:48 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$319

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose to Hilo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Hilo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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 Jose, California-Hilo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Hilo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Hilo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Hilo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Jose, California-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 Jose to Hilo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Hilo?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Hilo (average of $163). Flying from San Jose, California to Hilo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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.

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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Jose to Hilo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Hilo?

    For as low as $278, Alaska Airlines can have you in Hilo from San Jose, California in 7h 56m. The distance from San Jose, California to Hilo is about 2330 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Hilo round-trip?

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Hilo, with prices starting at $289. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $479 and $491, respectively. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Hilo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Hilo (average of $163). Flying from San Jose, California to Hilo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 Jose to Hilo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$289Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$479Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$491Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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