What percentage of Honolulu to San Diego flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 13% of flights from Honolulu to San Diego are direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this path involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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. This route covers a distance of 4200 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 11 hours and 49 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Honolulu to San Diego are available on a regular basis. This route is classified as having regular deal availability across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find competitive fares for this route. This consistent availability suggests that with some flexibility, finding a good price is achievable.

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Honolulu to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Honolulu to San Diego

Flights from Honolulu to San Diego typically range from $399–$744, with a median fare of $517. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. If you are looking for cheap flights from Honolulu to San Diego, it is important to note that 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets may require careful planning and timing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to San Diego? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $301. Following closely, November also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $352. August is another relatively inexpensive option, with a median fare of $370, making these months prime times to consider for your travel.

How long is the flight from Honolulu to San Diego? A typical journey from Honolulu to San Diego takes about 5h 30m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer, at 13h 53m. Only 13% of recent fares were for direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego, and connecting itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers.

The route from Honolulu to San Diego covers a distance of 4200 kilometers. This makes it a long-haul journey, meaning you should anticipate a significant amount of time in transit.

How much is a round trip from Honolulu to San Diego

Regular price: $197 - $558

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

Regular prices for flights from Honolulu to San Diego typically range from $197 to $558. The current lowest deal is $331 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Jan 12-Jan 24.

now $331

Low $197

High $558

The cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to San Diego is February, with a median price of $301. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1240. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $301

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,240

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

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

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$736

$674

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$450

$605

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$257

$542

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$337

$560

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$304

$573

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$315

$542

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

$420 → $315

25%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$425 → $336

21%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$422 → $334

21%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$421 → $334

21%

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 HNL to SAN are near the typical level of $517.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $301.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 30m.

Direct flights from Honolulu to San Diego typically take 5h 30m, connecting flights take 13h 53m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on 1 airline.

13% of recent flights are direct, with 1 airline offering nonstop service on this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Honolulu to San Diego appear regularly, so consider booking when you see a good price.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$303

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$325

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$755

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Honolulu to San Diego is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $523. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $869. Even flights booked 60 or more days in advance were slightly higher, averaging $654, across the trailing 90 days.

A good deal for a flight from Honolulu to San Diego is considered to be $399 or less. This threshold is based on historical price data over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $517, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $744. Therefore, securing a ticket at or below $399 represents a competitive fare.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to San Diego, with a median price of $301. November also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $352. August, while also listed among the cheaper months at a median of $370, was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $517.

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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 4200 kilometers. This makes it a long-haul journey, meaning you should anticipate a significant amount of time in transit.

How much is a round trip from Honolulu to San Diego

Regular price: $197 - $558

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

Regular prices for flights from Honolulu to San Diego typically range from $197 to $558. The current lowest deal is $331 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Jan 12-Jan 24.

now $331

Low $197

High $558

The cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to San Diego

February

Cheapest

Flights from $301

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,240

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

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

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$736

$674

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$450

$605

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$257

$542

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$337

$560

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$304

$573

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

HNL - San Diego

Honolulu (HNL) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$315

$542

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

$420 → $315

25%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$425 → $336

21%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$422 → $334

21%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$421 → $334

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Honolulu to San Diego