Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Hilo (SAN - ITO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Diego to Hilo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$347	Southwest 2 stops 15 hr Mon, May 11 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Hilo is currently $347
Cheapest one-way flight	$164	Southwest 2 stops 15 hr Mon, May 11	The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Hilo is currently $164
Last-minute weekend getaway	$579	Alaska, Hawaiian 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Hilo is currently $579
Cheapest business class flights	$1,604	Alaska, Hawaiian 1 stop 22 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Thu, Apr 23	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Hilo is currently $1,604

Fastest flight	7 hr 43 min	The fastest flight with stops from San Diego to Hilo takes 7 hr 43 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Hilo is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $305–540
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $580–730

Popular airlines from San Diego to Hilo

Southwest

from $347

Typical price: $415–820

96 weekly connecting flights

SAN - ITO Every day
Hawaiian

from $579

Typical price: $410–860

66 weekly connecting flights

SAN - ITO Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 2 hr 3 min 111 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Hilo

Hilo International Airport (ITO)

Hilo United States 9 min 2 mi
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA)

Kailua-Kona United States 1 hr 31 min 62 mi
Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) (MUE)

Waimea United States 1 hr 9 min 42 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Hilo

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Hilo are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $305 to $540.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Hilo recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $347. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $164.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Hilo is $347, flying from May 11 to May 17.
The cheapest Hawaiian flight from San Diego to Hilo is $579, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Hilo starts at $347 from Mon, May 11 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $164 and departs on Mon, May 11.

7 hr 43 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Hilo.

Hilo has a tropical climate with warm temperatures and high humidity year-round. Busy travel times are Dec–Jan and Jun–Jul. A popular regional event is the annual Merrie Monarch Festival (Mar/Apr), celebrating King David Kalākaua with hula performers and a parade.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Hilo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Hilo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to Hilo.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 96 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) .

Another popular airline flying from San Diego to Hilo is:

Hawaiian offers 66 connecting flights per week. Hawaiian flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Hilo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Hilo recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $347. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $164.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Hilo is $347, flying from May 11 to May 17.
The cheapest Hawaiian flight from San Diego to Hilo is $579, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 20.

No airline flies direct from San Diego to Hilo.

There are 96 Southwest connecting flights from San Diego to Hilo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 66 Hawaiian connecting flights from San Diego to Hilo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Hilo at price $579 is offered by Alaska, Hawaiian from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

No airline flies direct from San Diego to Hilo.

There are 96 Southwest connecting flights from San Diego to Hilo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 66 Hawaiian connecting flights from San Diego to Hilo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Hilo.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Hilo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Hilo start at $1,604 from Fri, Apr 17 to Thu, Apr 23 with Alaska, Hawaiian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Hilo start at $347 from Mon, May 11 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from San Diego to Hilo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Hilo starts at $579 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Alaska, Hawaiian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Hilo at price $579 is offered by Alaska, Hawaiian from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Hilo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.