Cheap flights from San Diego to Kauai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $276
Delta 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Kauai is currently $276
Cheapest one-way flight $138
United 1 stop 11 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Kauai is currently $138
Cheapest nonstop flights $609
Alaska Nonstop 7 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Kauai is currently $609
Last-minute weekend getaway $412
Southwest 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Kauai is currently $412
Cheapest business class flights $1,276
United 1 stop 17 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Kauai is currently $1,276
Fastest flight 6 hr 17 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Kauai takes 6 hr 17 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Kauai is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $250–400
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $430–590

Popular airlines from San Diego to Kauai

  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $403
    Typical price: $330–640
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - LIH Every day
    557 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - LIH Every day
  • Southwest
    from $407
    Typical price: $345–700
    240 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - LIH Every day
  • United
    from $306
    Typical price: $335–820
    51 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - LIH Every day
  • Delta
    from $276
    Typical price: $355–810
    25 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - LIH Every day
  • American
    from $416
    Typical price: $415–1,050
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - LIH 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 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Kauai

  • Lihue Airport (LIH)
    Kauai United States 14 mi
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
    Honolulu United States 116 mi
  • Molokai Airport (MKK)
    Ho'olehua United States 169 mi
  • Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) (LUP)
    Kalaupapa United States 175 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Kauai

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Kauai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $250 to $400.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Kauai recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $276. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $138.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Kauai is $403, flying from May 4 to May 12.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Kauai is $407, flying from May 4 to May 11.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Kauai is $306, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Kauai is $276, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Kauai is $416, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Kauai starts at $276 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $138 and departs on Wed, May 27.
6 hr 17 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Kauai.
Peak periods include Dec–Aug, particularly late Dec, U.S. schools’ Spring Break (Mar/Apr) and Japan’s Golden Week (late-Apr–early May). Temperatures are warm year-round and there are 2 main seasons: dry (Apr–Oct) and rainy (Nov–Mar), which is better for surfing and whale-watching. There are cultural celebrations year-round on Kauai, but key events include the Waimea Town Celebration (Feb), the King Kamehameha Celebration and Parade (Jun) and the Mokihana Festival (Sep), featuring music and hula contests and a craft fair.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Kauai.
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 Kauai 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 Kauai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 557 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lihue Airport (LIH) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Kauai are:
  • Southwest offers 240 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lihue Airport (LIH) .
  • United offers 51 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lihue Airport (LIH) .
  • Delta offers 25 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lihue Airport (LIH) .
  • American offers 21 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lihue Airport (LIH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Kauai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Kauai recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $276. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $138.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Kauai is $403, flying from May 4 to May 12.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Kauai is $407, flying from May 4 to May 11.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Kauai is $306, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Kauai is $276, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Kauai is $416, flying from May 4 to May 11.
Alaska flies direct from San Diego to Kauai.
  • There are 7 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Kauai 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 Kauai at price $412 is offered by Southwest from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Alaska flies direct from San Diego to Kauai.
  • There are 7 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Kauai 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 direct flights from San Diego to Kauai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Kauai start at $609 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 11 with Alaska.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Kauai, 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 Kauai start at $1,276 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 8 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Kauai start at $276 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Kauai, 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 Kauai starts at $412 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Kauai at price $412 is offered by Southwest from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Kauai, 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.

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