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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Honolulu

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November 16 - November 18

Cheapest
Best

SAN - Honolulu

$415

$293

Round trip

September 16 - September 23

SAN - Honolulu

$327

$294

Round trip

September 1 - September 9

Earliest

SAN - Honolulu

$304

$294

Round trip

October 5 - October 9

SAN - Honolulu

$368

$294

Round trip

September 15 - September 22

SAN - Honolulu

$327

$297

Round trip

October 14 - October 21

SAN - Honolulu

$369

$313

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October 13 - October 20

SAN - Honolulu

$369

$313

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November 4 - November 10

SAN - Honolulu

$405

$313

Round trip

November 2 - November 4

SAN - Honolulu

$410

$314

Round trip

October 19 - October 29

SAN - Honolulu

$387

$323

Round trip

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Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from San Diego to Honolulu

The journey from San Diego to Honolulu covers a significant distance of 4200 km, classifying it as a long-haul route. Right now, fares to Honolulu from San Diego are typically $394โ€“$661, with a median of $525. Current fares are below the typical level, and 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price. If you are looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Honolulu, new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Honolulu? The data indicates that December is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $356. Following closely are September, with a median fare of $378, and April, where the median fare is $385. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more economical travel.
Most itineraries for flights from San Diego to Honolulu connect at least once. Only 32.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Honolulu? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 15h 38m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Honolulu

Regular price: $348 - $435

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Diego to Honolulu.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Honolulu is between $348 and $435. The current lowest deal is $293 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Nov 16-Nov 18.

now $293

Low $348

High $435

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Honolulu

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Honolulu is December, with a median price of $356. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $657. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $356

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $657

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Direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu

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Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Honolulu

Thu, Jun 18

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

United Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$590

$516

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$585

$512

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$597

$518

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$595

$531

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$585

$512

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$589

$512

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Honolulu

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$463ย ย โ†’ย ย $334

28%

2 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 18

$415ย ย โ†’ย ย $293

29%

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

$453ย ย โ†’ย ย $334

26%

5 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 7

$445ย ย โ†’ย ย $333

25%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Honolulu

San Diego - Honolulu route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares for San Diego to Honolulu are below the typical level at $293.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

December is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Honolulu, with a median price of $356.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Long-haul flights to Honolulu

Flights from San Diego to Honolulu are long-haul, with a median duration of 15h 38m.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 32.2% of deals are direct. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from San Diego to Honolulu appear frequently, about 1 per day.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient option for flights from San Diego to Honolulu.

๐Ÿ“ ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$293

McClellanโ€“Palomar (CLD)

McClellanโ€“Palomar offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Honolulu.

๐Ÿ“ ~45 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$774

Honolulu main airports to arrive at

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Honolulu.

๐Ÿ“ ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$293

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Cheapest

Kahului Airport offers extensive flight options, making it a robust alternative for reaching the Hawaiian Islands.

๐Ÿ“ ~135 km from destination city (requires an inter-island flight or ferry)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$294

Lihue (LIH)

Lihue Airport is a major gateway to Kauai with reliable commercial service and premium cabin options.

๐Ÿ“ ~160 km from destination city (requires inter-island transit)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$314

Kona International (KOA)

Kona International Airport is the primary international gateway for the Big Island with strong flight selection.

๐Ÿ“ ~200 km from destination city (requires additional flight time)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$312

Hilo International (ITO)

Hilo International Airport is a secondary major airport on the Big Island, offering a less crowded alternative.

๐Ÿ“ ~260 km from destination city (most connections route through HNL)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$374

Molokai (MKK)

Molokai Airport is geographically the closest candidate, useful for specific regional connections within the islands.

๐Ÿ“ ~80 km from destination city (requires an inter-island flight)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$708

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Diego to Honolulu is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been around $453. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also shows a comparable average price of $462. However, prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 28-59 days out, with an average price of $732.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from San Diego to Honolulu is considered a good deal if you find it for $394 or less. The median price for this route has been $525. Prices above $661 are typically in the more expensive range. This threshold is based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Honolulu, with a median price of $356. September and April also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $378 and $385, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $525, indicating that these months offer notable savings.