Find Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Diego (HNL - SAN)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$276	United 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Thu, Mar 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Diego is currently $276
Cheapest one-way flight	$138	United 1 stop 10 hr Wed, Feb 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Honolulu to San Diego is currently $138
Cheapest nonstop flights	$297	Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Diego is currently $297
Last-minute weekend getaway	$409	Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Honolulu to San Diego is currently $409
Cheapest business class flights	$1,229	Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Mon, Apr 20 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Diego is currently $1,229

Fastest flight	5 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Honolulu to San Diego takes 5 hr 20 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 Honolulu to San Diego is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $285–610
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $455–580

Popular airlines from Honolulu to San Diego

Southwest

Nonstop

from $321

Typical price: $420–800

14 weekly nonstop flights

HNL - SAN Every day

265 weekly connecting flights

HNL - SAN Every day
Hawaiian

Nonstop

from $297

Typical price: $355–630

14 weekly nonstop flights

HNL - SAN Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $297

Typical price: $350–590

7 weekly nonstop flights

HNL - SAN Every day

33 weekly connecting flights

HNL - SAN Every day
United

from $284

Typical price: $375–650

111 weekly connecting flights

HNL - SAN Every day
Delta

from $336

Typical price: $405–810

89 weekly connecting flights

HNL - SAN Every day
American

from $306

Typical price: $495–910

43 weekly connecting flights

HNL - SAN Every day

Popular airports near Honolulu

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

Honolulu United States 13 min 4 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Honolulu to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Honolulu to San Diego are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $285 to $610.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with United 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 Southwest flight from Honolulu to San Diego is $321, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Hawaiian flight from Honolulu to San Diego is $297, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Honolulu to San Diego is $297, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest United flight from Honolulu to San Diego is $284, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Delta flight from Honolulu to San Diego is $336, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest American flight from Honolulu to San Diego is $306, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 23.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Diego starts at $276 from Thu, Feb 26 to Thu, Mar 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $138 and departs on Wed, Feb 25.

5 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Honolulu to San Diego.

Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Honolulu to San Diego.
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 Honolulu to San Diego 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 Honolulu to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 14 nonstop flights and 265 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Honolulu to San Diego are:

Hawaiian offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Hawaiian flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 33 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
United offers 111 connecting flights per week. United flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Delta offers 89 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
American offers 43 connecting flights per week. American flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with United 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 Southwest flight from Honolulu to San Diego is $321, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Hawaiian flight from Honolulu to San Diego is $297, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Honolulu to San Diego is $297, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest United flight from Honolulu to San Diego is $284, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Delta flight from Honolulu to San Diego is $336, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest American flight from Honolulu to San Diego is $306, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 23.

Hawaiian, Southwest and Alaska fly direct from Honolulu to San Diego.

There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Hawaiian direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego 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 Honolulu and San Diego at price $409 is offered by Alaska from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

Hawaiian, Southwest and Alaska fly direct from Honolulu to San Diego.

There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Hawaiian direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego 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 Honolulu to San Diego on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Honolulu and San Diego start at $297 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29 with Alaska.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Honolulu to San Diego, 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 Honolulu and San Diego start at $1,229 from Mon, Apr 20 to Mon, Apr 27 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Honolulu and San Diego start at $276 from Thu, Feb 26 to Thu, Mar 5.

To book business class trips from Honolulu to San Diego, 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 Honolulu and San Diego starts at $409 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Honolulu and San Diego at price $409 is offered by Alaska from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Honolulu to San Diego, 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.