What percentage of San Diego to Honolulu flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 20.9% of flights from San Diego to Honolulu were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes typically involve at least one connection.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Diego to Honolulu is typically 6 hours and 11 minutes. This route covers a distance of 4200 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to 12 hours and 7 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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 to secure better fares by monitoring price changes. The route is classified as experiencing frequent price fluctuations, suggesting a dynamic pricing environment.

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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 route typically involves a significant travel time, often including connections, due to the distance across the Pacific.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Honolulu, fares typically range from $414–$614, with a median of $514. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Honolulu? You'll find the lowest median fares in December, with prices averaging around $356. Other affordable months include September, where the median fare is $378, and April, with a median of $385.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 20.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend travel time.

A typical journey from San Diego to Honolulu takes about 6h 11m, including connections. While direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu would take approximately the same amount of time, the majority of itineraries involve connecting flights, which can extend the overall travel duration to a median of 13h 26m for connecting journeys.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Honolulu

Regular price: $282 - $393

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Honolulu is between $282 and $393. The current lowest deal is $185 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Nov 11-Nov 18.

now $185

Low $282

High $393

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Honolulu

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Honolulu is September, with a median price of $365. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $657. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $365

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $657

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Honolulu

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$302

$226

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$364

$243

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$296

$200

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$267

$200

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$267

$200

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$273

$200

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 6

$381 → $208

45%

4 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 12

$339 → $208

39%

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$345 → $214

38%

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

$338 → $208

39%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Honolulu

San Diego - Honolulu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Honolulu are near the typical level, with a median of $514.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December offers the lowest median price at $356 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 6h 11m

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Honolulu takes 6 hours and 11 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 79.1% of routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has direct flights available for the San Diego to Honolulu route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Diego to Honolulu appear frequently, about every 30 days.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$246

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar is an alternative departure airport for your trip to Honolulu.

📍 ~47 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$716

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 ~$246

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Cheapest

Kahului Airport is a major secondary hub in Hawaii, offering numerous alternative flights to the US mainland and Canada.

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

💸 Flights from ~$250

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Honolulu

$1,457

Save $726

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Business Class

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 observed was $453. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed a relatively low average price of $462. In contrast, booking 28-59 days out saw significantly higher average prices, reaching $732, across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from San Diego to Honolulu is considered to be $414 or less. The median price for this route was $514. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of prices observed at $614 or higher. Monitoring prices around the $414 mark can help travelers identify favorable opportunities.

Historically, December has been the most affordable month to fly from San Diego to Honolulu, with a median price of $356. September and April also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $378 and $385 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $514, indicating that these months typically offer substantial savings compared to the overall average.

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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: $282 - $393

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Honolulu is between $282 and $393. The current lowest deal is $185 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Nov 11-Nov 18.

now $185

Low $282

High $393

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Honolulu

September

Cheapest

Flights from $365

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $657

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Honolulu

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$302

$226

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$364

$243

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$296

$200

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$267

$200

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$267

$200

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Honolulu

San Diego (SAN) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$273

$200

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 6

$381 → $208

45%

4 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 12

$339 → $208

39%

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$345 → $214

38%

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

$338 → $208

39%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Honolulu