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$172+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Honolulu (SAN - HNL)

SAN — HNL
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Honolulu

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Honolulu

Mon 12/76:15 am -
1 stop8h 34m
Wed 12/162:25 pm -
1 stop7h 54m
Deal found 11/4$344
Mon 12/78:15 am -
Nonstop6h 23m
Wed 12/1611:15 pm -
Nonstop5h 41m
Deal found 11/4$347
Tue 12/85:34 pm -
Nonstop6h 12m
Wed 12/98:40 am -
Nonstop5h 39m
Deal found 11/5$351
Tue 12/81:30 pm -
1 stop8h 58m
Fri 12/118:00 am -
1 stop10h 37m
Deal found 11/4$354
Mon 11/301:31 pm -
1 stop8h 59m
Mon 12/2112:35 pm -
1 stop9h 16m
Deal found 11/4$355
Tue 12/89:32 am -
1 stop10h 59m
Wed 12/99:40 pm -
1 stop8h 56m
Deal found 11/5$356
Tue 12/88:15 am -
Nonstop6h 23m
Thu 12/1012:45 pm -
Nonstop5h 28m
Deal found 11/5$357
Mon 12/72:30 pm -
2 stops9h 35m
Fri 12/118:00 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Deal found 11/5$360
Sun 12/65:25 pm -
Nonstop5h 55m
Tue 12/158:30 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 11/5$362
Fri 11/272:30 pm -
1 stop8h 26m
Fri 12/48:00 am -
1 stop7h 37m
Deal found 11/6$365
Mon 12/710:55 am -
1 stop9h 20m
Wed 12/165:25 pm -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 11/4$367
Wed 12/211:08 am -
Nonstop6h 19m
Wed 12/911:15 pm -
Nonstop5h 41m
Deal found 11/4$369

Find flight deals from San Diego to Honolulu

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$344
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$521

Good round-trip deal

$443 or less

Good one-way deal

$277 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Honolulu flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Honolulu flights.
From San Diego to Honolulu
One-way flight from San Diego to Honolulu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($70 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 November 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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Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN San Diego - HNL Honolulu

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 1/20

5:06 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

Honolulu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN San Diego - HNL Honolulu

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 1/20

7:30 am-8:29 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Honolulu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$183

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN San Diego - HNL Honolulu

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 1/13

8:20 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop6h 30m

Honolulu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN San Diego - HNL Honolulu

SANHNL

San Diego

Fri 1/22

10:58 am-3:23 pm

Nonstop6h 25m

Honolulu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN San Diego - HNL Honolulu

SANHNL

San Diego

Thu 12/17

5:56 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop6h 26m

Honolulu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$254
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN San Diego - HNL Honolulu

SANHNL

San Diego

Mon 11/30

5:25 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

Honolulu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$268

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN San Diego - HNL Honolulu

SANHNL

San Diego

Tue 12/15

9:43 am-8:56 pm

2 stops13h 13m

Honolulu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN San Diego - HNL Honolulu

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 12/30

5:25 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

Honolulu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$278

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN San Diego - HNL Honolulu

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 11/25

8:28 am-5:00 pm

2 stops10h 32m

Honolulu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$293

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN San Diego - HNL Honolulu

SANHNL

San Diego

Mon 11/23

10:55 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Honolulu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$293

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Honolulu

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

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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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 59 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 $373). Flying from San Diego to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $633). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Honolulu in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% 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?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Honolulu flights typically cost between $462 and $649 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $344 on United Airlines (Dec 7-Dec 16).

The best insider tips for San Diego to Honolulu flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Honolulu trip
Our travel experts
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.

Yulia Denisyuk

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

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, 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.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Related info for your journey

  • 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 31m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $431. 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 $208. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $257, and JetBlue, from $270. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Honolulu for 58% 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 $150 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $156 and Alaska Airlines from $157 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 Alaska Airlines (59%), Fiji Airways (57%) and Southwest (53%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Honolulu is $207. On average you can expect to pay $446. The most popular route, (San Diego - Honolulu), can usually be booked for $324.

  • 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 $373). Flying from San Diego to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $633). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$208Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$270Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$275Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$325Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$383Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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