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Flight deals from San Diego International to Honolulu International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Honolulu International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 6,335. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Honolulu.R 2,906 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,906, select.
Honolulu.R 2,923 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,923, select.
Honolulu.R 3,335 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,335, select.
Honolulu.R 3,351 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,351, select.
Honolulu.R 3,681 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,681, select.
Honolulu.R 3,698 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,698, select.
Honolulu.R 3,927 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,927, select.
Honolulu.R 3,932 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,932, select.
Honolulu.R 3,970 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,970, select.
Honolulu.R 4,007 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,007, select.
Honolulu.R 4,088 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,088, select.
Honolulu.R 4,096 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,096, select.
Honolulu.R 4,115 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,115, select.
Honolulu.R 4,119 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,119, select.
Honolulu.R 4,120 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,120, select.
Honolulu.R 4,139 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Honolulu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,139, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Honolulu International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Honolulu International flights are currently cheapest in August.
Apr
from R 3,681
May
from R 3,335
Jun
from R 3,927
Jul
from R 4,119
Aug
from R 2,906
Sep
from R 2,923
Oct
from R 3,970
Nov
from R 4,007
Dec
from R 4,088
Jan
from R 4,120
Feb
from R 4,096
Mar
from R 4,139

Direct flights from San Diego International to Honolulu International

San Diego International to Honolulu International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Diego International to Honolulu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Honolulu International.

Honolulu International

7km from central Honolulu
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from R 2,906
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Hoolehua

80km from central Honolulu
from R 4,970
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San Diego to Honolulu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,906
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time6 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week86

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Honolulu International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Honolulu International is R 5,852. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Honolulu International.
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly direct from San Diego International to Honolulu International.
As of April 2026, there are 86 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Honolulu International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Honolulu International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Honolulu International Airport on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Honolulu International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Honolulu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, KLM and Alaska Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Honolulu International.

Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 6 hours 10 minutes.

  • Honolulu is three hours behind San Diego and is in the UTC-10 timezone.

  • You can choose from 27 weekly San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flights. The 07:25 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:12.

  • Your SAN to HNL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Honolulu adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of United States:

  • Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • With a dependable 80.17% of services arriving on schedule, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record for SAN to HNL flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAN and HNL:

    • Kahului Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

  • Right now, R 2,906 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,852. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from SAN to HNL, book your trip five months before your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to HNL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • SAN is located at Airport Drive.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, data shows 71.38% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SAN:

Arriving at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HNL instead:

  • Grab a Daniel K. Inouye International Airport rental car and explore Honolulu and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are leading providers to choose from here.

  • Booking your vehicle from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu

  • HNL is located at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.

  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Honolulu. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours.

When to fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Honolulu based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Before locking in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Honolulu, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to HNL in February. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Honolulu, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey around 16 kilometres north-west to Pearl City to check off its leading sights. From USS Utah Memorial to Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 338 kilometres south-east of Honolulu, Hilo is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens and Pacific Tsunami Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Diego to Honolulu

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.