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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$239	Alaska Nonstop 7 hr Mon, Mar 2 — Tue, Mar 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Honolulu is currently $239
Cheapest one-way flight	$128	United 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Mar 5	The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Honolulu is currently $128
Cheapest nonstop flights	$297	Alaska Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Honolulu is currently $297
Last-minute weekend getaway	$359	Hawaiian Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Honolulu is currently $359
Cheapest business class flights	$1,289	Hawaiian Nonstop 7 hr Fri, Jan 30 — Thu, Feb 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Honolulu is currently $1,289

Fastest flight	6 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Honolulu takes 6 hr
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 Honolulu is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $280–480
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $455–590

Popular airlines from San Diego to Honolulu

Southwest

Nonstop

from $316

Typical price: $400–820

14 weekly nonstop flights

SAN - HNL Every day

171 weekly connecting flights

SAN - HNL Every day
Hawaiian

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $340–650

14 weekly nonstop flights

SAN - HNL Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $274

Typical price: $335–600

7 weekly nonstop flights

SAN - HNL Every day

31 weekly connecting flights

SAN - HNL Every day
United

from $256

Typical price: $355–670

150 weekly connecting flights

SAN - HNL Every day
Delta

from $306

Typical price: $395–820

69 weekly connecting flights

SAN - HNL Every day
American

from $256

Typical price: $455–950

28 weekly connecting flights

SAN - HNL 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 Honolulu

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

Honolulu United States 13 min 4 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Honolulu

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Honolulu are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $280 to $480.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Honolulu recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $128.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Honolulu is $316, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Hawaiian flight from San Diego to Honolulu is $239, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Honolulu is $274, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Honolulu is $256, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Honolulu is $306, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Honolulu is $256, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Honolulu starts at $239 from Mon, Mar 2 to Tue, Mar 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $128 and departs on Thu, Mar 5.

6 hr is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Honolulu.

Peak periods include mid-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. Key events include Kamehameha Day (Jun) and the Aloha Festivals (Sep), featuring traditional music, dance and crafts, and the Honolulu Marathon (Dec).

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

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 14 nonstop flights and 171 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Honolulu are:

Hawaiian offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Hawaiian flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .
Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 31 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .
United offers 150 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .
Delta offers 69 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .
American offers 28 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Honolulu recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $128.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Honolulu is $316, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Hawaiian flight from San Diego to Honolulu is $239, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Honolulu is $274, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Honolulu is $256, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Honolulu is $306, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Honolulu is $256, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 2.

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

There are 14 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Hawaiian direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu 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 Honolulu at price $359 is offered by Hawaiian from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Honolulu 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 San Diego to Honolulu, 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 Honolulu start at $1,289 from Fri, Jan 30 to Thu, Feb 5 with Hawaiian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Honolulu start at $239 from Mon, Mar 2 to Tue, Mar 10.

To book business class trips from San Diego to Honolulu, 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 Honolulu starts at $359 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Hawaiian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Honolulu at price $359 is offered by Hawaiian from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

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