What percentage of Honolulu to San Diego flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 47.4% of flights from Honolulu to San Diego have historically been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Honolulu to San Diego?

The median direct flight time from Honolulu to San Diego is approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 9 hours and 51 minutes. The approximate distance covered on this route is 4200 kilometers. These durations provide a general expectation for travel time on this route, depending on whether a direct or connecting flight is chosen.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Honolulu to San Diego?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from Honolulu to San Diego are considered frequent. This suggests that travelers on this route often have opportunities to find favorable deals. The consistent availability of good prices can make planning a trip between these two cities more accessible for budget-conscious travelers.

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Honolulu to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Honolulu to San Diego

For cheap flights from Honolulu to San Diego, prices typically range from $288–$579, with a median of $383. Right now, fares are near the typical level, and about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to San Diego? The most affordable month to fly is typically January, with a median fare of $237. Other competitive months include May, with a median fare of $354, and March, where the median fare is $355.

How long is the flight from Honolulu to San Diego? A typical journey takes about 5h 30m, including connections. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the remaining flights typically include one stopover. For non-stop options, the flight time is also approximately 5h 30m, whereas connecting itineraries average around 12h 7m.

The route from Honolulu to San Diego covers a distance of approximately 4200 kilometers. This makes it a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Honolulu to San Diego

Regular price: $348 - $673

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

The regular price range for flights from Honolulu to San Diego is typically between $348 and $673. The current lowest deal is $281 with United Airlines for travel from Aug 28-Aug 30.

now $281

Low $348

High $673

The cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from HNL to SAN is November, with a median price of $178. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $629. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $178

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $629

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec

Direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Honolulu to San Diego

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$542

$492

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$573

$555

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$421

$338

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$440

$425

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$419

$319

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$404

$320

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$615 → $340

45%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$591 → $332

44%

2 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 25

$466 → $281

40%

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$465 → $281

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Honolulu to San Diego

Honolulu - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Honolulu to San Diego are near the typical level of $383.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $178.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 30m

Direct flights to San Diego typically take 5h 30m, while connecting flights average 12h 7m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

47.4% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 47.4% of flights from Honolulu to San Diego are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights on this route, with one recent deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Honolulu to San Diego appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Honolulu main airports to depart from

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Honolulu to San Diego.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$313

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$313

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an extremely close alternative, especially useful for travelers heading to Mexico via CBX.

📍 ~25 km from San Diego (reachable by car, requires passport and CBX fee)

💸 Flights from ~$643

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the best prices for flights from Honolulu to San Diego are found within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $371. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches further out, reaching an average of $759 for bookings made 28-59 days in advance. For those planning 60+ days ahead, the average price is around $438. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider booking within a week of their intended travel date, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

A good deal for a flight from Honolulu to San Diego is typically considered to be $288 or less. This threshold is based on historical pricing data from the trailing 90 days, where 25% of observed prices were at or below this amount. The median price for this route across the same period was $383, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $579. By comparing current offers to these historical benchmarks, travelers can assess the value of a potential flight.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to San Diego, with a median price of $237. Other relatively inexpensive months include May, with a median price of $354, and March, with a median price of $355. The overall annual median price for this route is $383. These insights are based on pricing data observed over a 270-day period.

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Honolulu to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Honolulu to San Diego

The route from Honolulu to San Diego covers a distance of approximately 4200 kilometers. This makes it a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Honolulu to San Diego

Regular price: $348 - $673

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

The regular price range for flights from Honolulu to San Diego is typically between $348 and $673. The current lowest deal is $281 with United Airlines for travel from Aug 28-Aug 30.

now $281

Low $348

High $673

The cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from HNL to SAN is November, with a median price of $178. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $629. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $178

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $629

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Honolulu to San Diego

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$542

$492

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$573

$555

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$421

$338

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$440

$425

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$419

$319

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$404

$320

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$615 → $340

45%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$591 → $332

44%

2 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 25

$466 → $281

40%

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$465 → $281

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Honolulu to San Diego