Honolulu

$219+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Honolulu (SAN - HNL)

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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — HNL
Jul 23 — Jul 301
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This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 9/912:30 pm
SAN
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HNL
Nonstop6h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/2110:12 pm
HNL
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SAN
Nonstop5h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/18$442
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Mon 8/36:55 pm
SAN
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HNL
1 stop18h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/73:07 pm
HNL
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SAN
1 stop15h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$443
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/124:00 pm
SAN
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HNL
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Wed 8/199:25 pm
HNL
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SAN
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/21$444
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/263:43 pm
SAN
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HNL
1 stop9h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/2910:12 pm
HNL
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SAN
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$445
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sat 9/267:44 pm
SAN
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HNL
1 stop18h 47m
Delta
Fri 10/27:00 am
HNL
-
SAN
1 stop9h 16m
Delta
Deal found 6/21$446
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Tue 9/226:25 am
SAN
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HNL
2 stops16h 03m
Delta
Wed 9/3010:39 pm
HNL
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SAN
1 stop13h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/21$447
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/83:57 pm
SAN
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HNL
Nonstop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/137:30 am
HNL
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SAN
Nonstop5h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$448
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Wed 8/511:04 am
SAN
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HNL
2 stops12h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1111:26 pm
HNL
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SAN
1 stop8h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$449
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/259:00 am
SAN
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HNL
Nonstop6h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/297:31 am
HNL
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/21$450
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3011:41 am
SAN
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HNL
1 stop12h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/611:39 pm
HNL
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SAN
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$451
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Thu 8/135:16 pm
SAN
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HNL
Nonstop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/54:22 pm
HNL
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SAN
1 stop11h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$452
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/76:25 pm
SAN
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HNL
Nonstop5h 55m
Southwest
Wed 8/125:25 pm
HNL
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SAN
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/17$453

Find 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$442
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$219
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$637

Good round-trip deal

$514 or less

Good one-way deal

$259 or less
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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 ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Honolulu.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Honolulu.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Honolulu 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 June 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Honolulu that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Mon 8/31

6:15 am-7:11 pm

2 stops15h 56m

Honolulu

Thu 9/10

10:39 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$447

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Sun 9/6

12:45 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

Honolulu

Fri 9/11

10:12 pm-6:52 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$450

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Sat 8/8

9:47 pm-10:27 am

1 stop15h 40m

Honolulu

Thu 8/13

12:39 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$450

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Sat 9/5

3:43 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Honolulu

Thu 9/10

4:43 pm-7:01 am

1 stop11h 18m

$451

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Mon 8/24

10:55 am-4:30 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Honolulu

Mon 8/24

9:25 pm-10:45 am

2 stops10h 20m

$460
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Mon 8/17

5:16 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

Honolulu

Sun 8/23

10:12 pm-6:52 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$461

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Tue 9/15

6:15 am-7:13 pm

2 stops15h 58m

Honolulu

Thu 9/24

7:45 pm-8:41 am

1 stop9h 56m

$469

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Sun 8/23

2:24 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Honolulu

Sat 8/29

10:05 pm-11:35 am

2 stops10h 30m

$471

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Thu 9/10

12:30 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Honolulu

Wed 9/16

9:25 pm-11:15 am

2 stops10h 50m

$472

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 8/19

11:41 am-5:06 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Honolulu

Sun 8/23

10:12 pm-6:52 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$477

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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 Honolulu in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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-Honolulu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Honolulu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Honolulu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Honolulu 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-Honolulu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Honolulu, you should look to book at least 54 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu (average of $385). Flying from San Diego to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $637). 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 23, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Honolulu in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 20, 2026.

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

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

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

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

Expert on HNL

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.

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 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from San Diego to Honolulu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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

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 7 flights from San Diego to Honolulu, all of which are around 5h 55m 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?

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

    A quick flight from San Diego to Honolulu can take about 6h 10m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $450. The distance from San Diego to Honolulu is about 2608 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $232. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $256, and JetBlue, from $270. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Honolulu for 52% 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 $144 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $149 and Alaska Airlines from $151 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 Korean Air (87%), Southwest (78%) and Fiji Airways (76%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Honolulu is $174. On average you can expect to pay $946. The most popular route, (San Diego - Honolulu), can usually be booked for $323.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu (average of $385). Flying from San Diego to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $637). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Honolulu. 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 June 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$232Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$270Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$284Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$289Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$301Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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