What percentage of San Diego to Honolulu flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.9% of flights from San Diego to Honolulu were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that the majority of routes typically involve at least one stop.

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

A direct flight from San Diego to Honolulu typically takes approximately 6 hours and 11 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 371 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 13 hours and 19 minutes, or 799 minutes.

How often do San Diego to Honolulu flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Diego to Honolulu route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. The route has consistently been classified as one with frequent price fluctuations across the trailing 30 days.

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San Diego to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Honolulu

The journey from San Diego to Honolulu covers a distance of 4200 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This means you should expect a substantial travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination. Understanding the typical flight duration and connection patterns can help you plan your trip more effectively.

For those seeking cheap flights from San Diego to Honolulu, fares typically range from $383–$583, with a median of $463. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Honolulu? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $312. Other relatively cheaper months include October, with a median fare of $428, and November, with a median fare of $433. Planning your travel during these months could lead to savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 9.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should factor in additional time for layovers when planning your journey.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Honolulu? A typical journey, including connections, is approximately 6h 15m. However, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer at 14h 54m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 6h 15m. Given that most itineraries involve connections, your total travel time will likely be closer to the longer estimate.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Honolulu

Regular price: $286 - $460

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

The regular price range for this route is between $286 and $460. The current lowest deal is $310 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 8-Dec 9.

now $310

Low $286

High $460

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Honolulu

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Honolulu is January, with a median price of $336. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $555. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $336

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $555

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

United Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Honolulu

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$515

$604

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$434

$441

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$411

$441

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$315

$477

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$386

$470

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$403

$470

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$375 → $344

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$338 → $310

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$335 → $315

1 night

Nov 16 - Nov 17

$391 → $380

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Honolulu

San Diego - Honolulu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Diego to Honolulu are above the typical level at $310.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $312

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Honolulu, with a median price of $312.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 15m

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Honolulu takes 6h 15m. Connecting flights average 14h 54m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90.1% of flights from San Diego to Honolulu, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International (SAN) is a convenient departure point for flights to Honolulu.

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

💸 Flights from ~$303

Honolulu main airports to arrive at

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is the primary gateway to Honolulu and the Hawaiian Islands.

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

💸 Flights from ~$303

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Cheapest

Kahului Airport is a major secondary hub in Hawaii, offering many alternative flights to Honolulu.

📍 ~160 km from Honolulu (requires inter-island flight or ferry from Oahu)

💸 Flights from ~$335

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Honolulu

$1,765

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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 between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $524. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher average prices, around $575. Prices tended to be highest for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $829.

A flight from San Diego to Honolulu is generally considered a good deal if the price is at or below $383. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically stands at $463, while prices at the 75th percentile were around $583.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Honolulu, with a median price of $312. Other relatively inexpensive months include October and November, with median prices of $428 and $433, respectively. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days is $463.

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San Diego to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Honolulu

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Honolulu

Regular price: $286 - $460

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

The regular price range for this route is between $286 and $460. The current lowest deal is $310 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 8-Dec 9.

now $310

Low $286

High $460

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Honolulu

January

Cheapest

Flights from $336

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $555

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

United Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Honolulu

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$515

$604

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$434

$441

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$411

$441

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$315

$477

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$386

$470

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$403

$470

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$375 → $344

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$338 → $310

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$335 → $315

1 night

Nov 16 - Nov 17

$391 → $380

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Honolulu