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$220+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Honolulu (SAN - HNL)

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SAN — HNL
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Honolulu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$382
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$220
(iWofly)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$577

Good round-trip deal

$447 or less

Good one-way deal

$259 or less
From San Diego to Honolulu
One-way flight from San Diego to Honolulu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($76 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 June 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Honolulu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/79:50 amSAN - HNL
1 stop8h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 10/168:20 amHNL - SAN
1 stop9h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$382
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/189:19 amSAN - HNL
1 stop9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/258:00 amHNL - SAN
Nonstop5h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 9/42:21 pmSAN - HNL
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/108:00 amHNL - SAN
2 stops11h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/196:15 amSAN - HNL
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/249:11 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/231:45 pmSAN - HNL
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1211:55 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$422
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/135:55 pmSAN - HNL
Nonstop6h 05mSouthwest
Mon 8/1812:25 pmHNL - SAN
Nonstop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$431
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/157:34 pmSAN - HNL
1 stop18h 41mDelta
Wed 8/2010:42 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop12h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/11$432

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Honolulu that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Honolulu

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Return

Price

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Tue 10/7

9:50 am-3:23 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Honolulu

Thu 10/16

8:20 am-8:29 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$382

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Mon 8/18

5:45 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

Honolulu

Tue 8/26

6:30 am-6:53 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$383

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Thu 9/4

2:21 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Honolulu

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-10:28 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$402

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Tue 8/19

6:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Honolulu

Sun 8/24

9:11 pm-8:55 am

1 stop8h 44m

$403

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 7/23

1:45 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop10h 48m

Honolulu

Tue 8/12

11:55 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$422

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 8/13

5:55 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

Honolulu

Mon 8/18

12:25 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$431

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Fri 8/15

7:34 pm-11:15 am

1 stop18h 41m

Honolulu

Wed 8/20

10:42 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop12h 58m

$432

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Fri 9/5

11:17 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$220

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Fri 8/29

2:21 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$221

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Thu 7/31

5:45 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

$222

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The best insider tips for San Diego to Honolulu flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Honolulu trip
Airports
SAN

Plan for traffic congestion around SAN, especially during peak times. Arrive early to avoid a last-minute dash to your gate.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
HNL

For a quick ride to Waikiki, rideshare apps are convenient and often cheaper than taxis. Pick-up is at Terminal 1 and 2 Departures.

Read more about HNLby Yulia Denisyuk
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HNL

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Honolulu from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Honolulu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Honolulu, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu (average of $469). Flying from San Diego to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 HNL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Honolulu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Honolulu in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Honolulu

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Honolulu. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to HNL are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Honolulu ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Honolulu when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Honolulu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. 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 Honolulu. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Honolulu, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Honolulu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Honolulu?

    Booking a flight from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Diego to Honolulu. On a typical day, there are 5 flights from San Diego to Honolulu, all of which are around 6h 00m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu.

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Honolulu round-trip from $382. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $383, and United Airlines, from $402. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Honolulu for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Honolulu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $220 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $221 and Hawaiian Airlines from $222 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Honolulu are Southwest (92%), Fiji Airways (78%) and Qantas Airways (78%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Honolulu is $199. On average you can expect to pay $1,133. The most popular route, (San Diego - Honolulu), can usually be booked for $331.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Honolulu?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in San Francisco?

    The majority of San Francisco visitors spend their time at Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium can be accessed by traveling approximately 13.0 mi, 11.6 mi, and 11.1 mi, respectively from San Francisco. Travelers can rent a car at San Francisco for an average daily rate of $56 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Honolulu flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu (average of $469). Flying from San Diego to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 Honolulu

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$221Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$259Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$289Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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