San Diego

$204+ Cheap flights from Honolulu to San Diego (HNL - SAN)

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HNL — SAN
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Honolulu to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 June 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/99:55 pm
HNL
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SAN
Nonstop5h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/215:16 pm
SAN
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HNL
Nonstop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$443
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 6/2312:39 pm
HNL
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/46:55 pm
SAN
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HNL
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$445
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 6/249:55 pm
HNL
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/146:55 pm
SAN
-
HNL
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$446
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/89:00 pm
HNL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/186:55 pm
SAN
-
HNL
1 stop18h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$447
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/1311:20 pm
HNL
-
SAN
1 stop10h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/273:57 pm
SAN
-
HNL
Nonstop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$448
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/99:00 pm
HNL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/233:57 pm
SAN
-
HNL
Nonstop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$449
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 8/2011:39 pm
HNL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/2311:41 am
SAN
-
HNL
1 stop22h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$450
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 6/299:55 pm
HNL
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/96:47 pm
SAN
-
HNL
1 stop14h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$451
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/153:07 pm
HNL
-
SAN
1 stop15h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/236:55 pm
SAN
-
HNL
1 stop18h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$452
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/239:00 pm
HNL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/313:57 pm
SAN
-
HNL
Nonstop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$453
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 6/257:30 am
HNL
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SAN
Nonstop5h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/33:57 pm
SAN
-
HNL
Nonstop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$454
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/229:55 pm
HNL
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/285:16 pm
SAN
-
HNL
Nonstop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$456

Find flight deals from Honolulu to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Honolulu (HNL) to San Diego (SAN). 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 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$443
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$204
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$617

Good round-trip deal

$659 or less

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Honolulu-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Honolulu-San Diego flights.
From Honolulu to San Diego
One-way flight from Honolulu to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Honolulu to San Diego.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 June 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Wed 7/8

9:00 pm-7:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Diego

Tue 8/18

6:55 pm-9:56 am

1 stop18h 01m

$447

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Fri 10/16

8:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San Diego

Sun 10/18

6:35 am-1:45 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$454

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Fri 7/3

9:40 pm-10:08 am

1 stop9h 28m

San Diego

Sun 7/5

6:20 am-11:53 am

1 stop8h 33m

$473

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Tue 7/7

11:01 pm-9:59 am

1 stop7h 58m

San Diego

Tue 7/14

9:26 am-4:18 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$480

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Fri 7/17

9:40 pm-10:08 am

1 stop9h 28m

San Diego

Tue 7/28

4:09 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$480
Quickest round-trip

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Thu 8/20

8:10 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

San Diego

Mon 8/24

6:25 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

$485

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Fri 7/24

3:07 pm-9:10 am

1 stop15h 03m

San Diego

Fri 7/31

6:55 pm-9:20 am

1 stop17h 25m

$512

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Tue 11/24

8:50 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

San Diego

Sat 11/28

5:35 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

$515
Cheapest one-way

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Thu 7/9

11:10 am-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$219

HonoluluSan Diego

HNL - SAN

HNLSAN

Honolulu

Sun 8/16

11:26 pm-7:44 am

1 stop29h 18m

$221

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Compare providers for flights from Honolulu to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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 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 Honolulu-San Diego 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Honolulu to San Diego, you should look to book at least 70 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Diego (average of $408). Flying from Honolulu to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $617). 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 June 10, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Honolulu to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

The best insider tips for Honolulu to San Diego flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Honolulu to San Diego 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 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 June 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Honolulu to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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 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 25m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 6 outbound flights from Honolulu to San Diego offered by 5 different airlines.

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

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

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Honolulu to San Diego in just under 9h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 37m. Honolulu and San Diego are separated by a distance of 2608 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $205, United Airlines will fly you from Honolulu to San Diego and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $211 and $273, respectively. You may be able to fly from Honolulu to San Diego for 59% 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 $138. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska 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 (85%), Qantas Airways (83%) or Alaska Airlines (82%) 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 $734, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $220. The most popular route (Honolulu - San Diego), is priced around $313.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to San Diego (average of $408). Flying from Honolulu to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $617). 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 5 airlines flying from Honolulu to San Diego

Discover the top 5 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 June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$211Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$273Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$287Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$327Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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