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$108+ Cheap flights from The Big Island to San Diego (SAN)

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KOA — SAN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from The Big Island to San Diego

Cheapest flights from The Big Island to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from The Big Island to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Thu 5/1410:36 am
KOA
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/186:30 pm
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop25h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$263
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/241:16 pm
KOA
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/295:43 pm
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop23h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/301:15 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 5/126:20 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/28$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/2410:07 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 17m
Delta
Wed 4/297:30 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop14h 33m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$274
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/301:16 pm
KOA
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/127:15 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop15h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/27$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 4/215:30 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop10h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/245:10 pm
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop17h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/303:59 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/86:15 pm
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop15h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$287
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/241:16 pm
KOA
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/2911:45 am
SAN
-
KOA
Nonstop6h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$297
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Thu 3/264:45 pm
ITO
-
SAN
1 stop11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/306:15 pm
SAN
-
ITO
1 stop15h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$491
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 3/316:00 am
ITO
-
SAN
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Tue 4/711:30 am
SAN
-
ITO
2 stops13h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/27$521
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/306:00 am
ITO
-
SAN
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Mon 4/68:30 am
SAN
-
ITO
1 stop12h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/28$540
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Thu 3/269:00 pm
ITO
-
SAN
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/21:30 pm
SAN
-
ITO
1 stop8h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$558

Find flight deals from The Big Island to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for The Big Island to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated March 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$263
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$108
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$916

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Hilo Intl-San Diego flight deals.
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From The Big Island to San Diego
One-way flight from The Big Island to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from The Big Island to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from The Big Island to San Diego.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from The Big Island to San Diego 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 March 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from The Big Island to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Fri 4/24

8:50 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops16h 05m

San Diego

Wed 4/29

11:40 am-7:03 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$280

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 4/21

8:50 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops16h 05m

San Diego

Fri 4/24

6:15 am-7:03 pm

2 stops15h 48m

$321

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 4/7

8:55 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop12h 54m

San Diego

Sat 4/11

10:40 am-5:47 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$390

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 3/31

5:30 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops18h 14m

San Diego

Thu 4/9

10:40 am-5:47 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$396

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 6/2

10:36 am-7:08 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

6:30 pm-4:33 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$404

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 4/7

8:55 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop12h 54m

San Diego

Fri 4/10

6:15 am-6:38 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$410

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 4/7

1:19 pm-9:51 am

1 stop17h 32m

San Diego

Fri 4/10

11:40 am-2:59 pm

Nonstop6h 19m

$422

HiloSan Diego

ITO - SAN

ITOSAN

Hilo Intl

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

San Diego

Tue 4/7

11:30 am-9:45 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$535

HiloSan Diego

ITO - SAN

ITOSAN

Hilo Intl

Thu 3/26

6:44 pm-7:20 am

1 stop9h 36m

San Diego

Mon 3/30

6:47 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$547

HiloSan Diego

ITO - SAN

ITOSAN

Hilo Intl

Tue 3/17

7:36 pm-7:15 am

1 stop8h 39m

San Diego

Wed 3/25

6:15 pm-7:03 am

1 stop15h 48m

$615

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Best time to book a flight from The Big Island to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from The Big Island to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from The Big Island to San Diego?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from The Big Island to San Diego (average of $163). Flying from The Big Island to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $465). 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 FUI to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from The Big Island to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2026.

When flying from The Big Island to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from The Big Island to San Diego to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from The Big Island to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from The Big Island?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from The Big Island, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • How popular is this The Big Island to San Diego flight route?

  • How long is the flight from The Big Island to San Diego?

    A quick flight from The Big Island to San Diego can take about 10h 05m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $535. The distance between The Big Island and San Diego is about 2494 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from The Big Island to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $119 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $128 and United Airlines from $129 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from The Big Island to San Diego?

  • What are the cheapest flights from The Big Island to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from The Big Island to San Diego? While on average our users pay $328, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (Kona Intl - San Diego), is priced around $271.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from The Big Island to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from The Big Island to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from The Big Island to San Diego 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 The Big Island to San Diego?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from The Big Island to San Diego (average of $163). Flying from The Big Island to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $465). 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 The Big Island to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$235Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$315Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$317Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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