What percentage of Honolulu to San Diego flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 47.4% of flights from Honolulu to San Diego were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from Honolulu to San Diego has a duration of approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to about 9 hours and 51 minutes. The approximate distance covered by this route is 4200 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Honolulu to San Diego have been frequent. This route is consistently identified as one that often presents favorable deals for travelers. Based on data from the trailing 30 days, it is common to find competitive pricing for this particular flight path.

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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, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to San Diego? You'll find the lowest median fares in January, with prices averaging $237. Other cost-effective months include May, where the median fare is $354, and March, with a median of $355. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable pricing.

A typical journey from Honolulu to San Diego takes about 5h 30m, including connections. This is considered a long-haul route, covering a distance of 4200 kilometers. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest typically involve one stopover, which can extend the overall travel time.

For direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego, 47.4% of recent fares were non-stop. This indicates that while a meaningful share are non-stop, most itineraries connect at least once. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 1, which can impact the total travel duration. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find flights.

How much is a round trip from Honolulu to San Diego

Regular price: $233 - $558

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 $233 and $558. The current lowest deal is $195 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Jan 13-Feb 2.

now $195

Low $233

High $558

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$598

$580

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$578

$659

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$388

$529

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$477

$574

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$588

$580

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$582

$580

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

$452 → $309

32%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$458 → $329

28%

6 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 19

$434 → $309

29%

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$452 → $340

25%

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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

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $237 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 30m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 5h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on this route recently.

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Alaska Airlines, Inc. has deals

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered deals on this route recently.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Honolulu to San Diego are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Honolulu main airports to depart from

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is a good option for flights from Honolulu to San Diego.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for its proximity to San Diego.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$270

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is a convenient alternative for Mexico-bound travelers via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) terminal.

📍 ~25 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$700

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Honolulu to San Diego has been within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was approximately $371. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further out, such as 28-59 days in advance, where the average price was $759. However, prices for bookings made 60+ days out were around $438, indicating that last-minute bookings often offer better value on this route across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Honolulu to San Diego is considered to be $288 or less. The median price for this route was $383, with 75% of prices being $579 or less. By comparing potential flight costs to these historical benchmarks, travelers can identify favorable deals.

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 annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $383. Travelers looking for the lowest fares may consider planning their trips during these months.

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Honolulu to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Honolulu to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Honolulu to San Diego

Regular price: $233 - $558

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 $233 and $558. The current lowest deal is $195 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Jan 13-Feb 2.

now $195

Low $233

High $558

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$598

$580

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$578

$659

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$388

$529

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$477

$574

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$588

$580

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$582

$580

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

$452 → $309

32%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$458 → $329

28%

6 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 19

$434 → $309

29%

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$452 → $340

25%

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

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $237 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 30m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 5h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has deals

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Honolulu to San Diego are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Honolulu main airports to depart from

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is a good option for flights from Honolulu to San Diego.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for its proximity to San Diego.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$270

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is a convenient alternative for Mexico-bound travelers via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) terminal.

San Diego, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,706

$1,459

Save $247

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Diego

Today’s best flight deals from Honolulu to San Diego

Honolulu to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Honolulu to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Honolulu to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to San Diego

Direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from Honolulu to San Diego

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

Popular Airports to fly from Honolulu to San Diego

Honolulu - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 5h 30m

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Honolulu main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

When should I buy Honolulu to San Diego tickets?

How do I know if a Honolulu to San Diego flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to San Diego?

What percentage of Honolulu to San Diego flights are direct?

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

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

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Honolulu to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Honolulu to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Honolulu to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to San Diego

Direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from Honolulu to San Diego

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

Popular Airports to fly from Honolulu to San Diego

Honolulu - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 5h 30m

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Honolulu main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

When should I buy Honolulu to San Diego tickets?

How do I know if a Honolulu to San Diego flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to San Diego?