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$164+ Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Diego (HNL - 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — SAN
May 3 — May 101
Sat 5/3
Sat 5/10
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$340
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$485

Good round-trip deal

$497 or less

Good one-way deal

$250 or less
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Cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Honolulu to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 28, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 8/2610:30 pmHNL - SAN
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/211:46 amSAN - HNL
1 stop10h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/268:25 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Tue 9/27:00 amSAN - HNL
1 stop15h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/28$349
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/217:05 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop9h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/288:35 amSAN - HNL
Nonstop6h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/27$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/2211:20 amHNL - SAN
1 stop9h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/2511:15 amSAN - HNL
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$408
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Thu 6/1911:55 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/265:45 pmSAN - HNL
Nonstop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/249:11 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/17:30 pmSAN - HNL
1 stop19h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$525
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/282:20 pmHNL - SAN
Nonstop5h 30mSouthwest
Thu 6/125:55 pmSAN - HNL
Nonstop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$549

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Honolulu 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 April 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to San Diego that are best for you.

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HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Tue 8/26

10:30 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop5h 40m

San Diego

Tue 9/2

11:46 am-7:07 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$340

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Tue 8/26

8:25 pm-8:57 am

1 stop9h 32m

San Diego

Tue 9/2

7:00 am-7:12 pm

1 stop15h 12m

$349

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Wed 5/21

7:05 pm-7:35 am

1 stop9h 30m

San Diego

Wed 5/28

8:35 am-11:45 am

Nonstop6h 10m

$406

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Thu 5/22

11:20 am-11:41 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San Diego

Sun 5/25

11:15 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$408

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Thu 6/19

11:55 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop20h 00m

San Diego

Thu 6/26

5:45 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

$465

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Sun 8/24

9:11 pm-8:55 am

1 stop8h 44m

San Diego

Mon 9/1

7:30 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop19h 52m

$525

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Wed 5/28

2:20 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

San Diego

Thu 6/12

5:55 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

$549

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Sun 5/18

10:15 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$164

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Fri 8/29

10:30 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$165

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Sat 5/24

11:20 am-11:41 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$169

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Honolulu to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice 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 Honolulu-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Honolulu-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Honolulu-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Honolulu-San Diego 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 Honolulu-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Honolulu to San Diego flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Honolulu to San Diego trip
Airports
HNL

Expect up to 1-hour security lines at Terminal 2. Arrive early to ensure smooth departure from Honolulu.

Read more about HNLby Yulia Denisyuk
SAN

Use the free San Diego Flyer shuttle for easy transit between SAN and Old Town Transit Center every 20-30 minutes.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
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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 Honolulu to San Diego

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Honolulu to San Diego, you should look to book at least 80 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 Honolulu to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Honolulu to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 HNL to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Honolulu 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 April 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Honolulu to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Honolulu to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Honolulu to San Diego. 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 April 28, 2025.

The most flights from HNL to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 April 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Honolulu to San Diego. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 Honolulu 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 airports do I use to fly from Honolulu to San Diego?

    To fly from Honolulu to San Diego, you need to book a flight from Honolulu (HNL) to San Diego (SAN). Nonstop flights to San Diego from Honolulu take 5h 24m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 10 outbound flights from Honolulu to San Diego offered by 6 different airlines.

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

    Flights from Honolulu to San Diego have been viewed 55 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at $340, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Honolulu to San Diego and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $349 and $406, respectively. You may be able to fly from Honolulu to San Diego for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $164. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Honolulu to San Diego for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Honolulu to San Diego consider choosing Southwest (94%), Fiji Airways (83%) or Alaska Airlines (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Honolulu to San Diego? While on average our users pay $812, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Honolulu - San Diego), is priced around $330.

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

    Most of the time, Honolulu to San Diego flights that have layovers will stop in Kahului.

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

    The least popular layover on flights from Honolulu to San Diego is Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Honolulu to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 Honolulu to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Honolulu to San Diego. 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 April 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$158Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$173Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$228Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$281Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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